Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2024

#R1#
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kueller is just out of range.
Kueller throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
A cross from Higgins lands.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Kueller has been cut.
Kueller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kueller.
Kueller throws a push kick but Higgins slaps the foot to one side.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Higgins lands a big shot that drops Kueller! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Kueller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kueller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgins is one step ahead there.
Oh Kueller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kueller trying to keep a closed guard but Higgins is proving a slippery customer.
Higgins wants to stand but Kueller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kueller seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Kueller has his foot on Higgins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Higgins works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Kueller trying to keep a closed guard but Higgins is proving a slippery customer.
Kueller wants to sweep but no luck.
Kueller pulls Higgins in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kueller lands a jab.#KD2#
Higgins steps into range and cracks Kueller with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Kueller flops backwards and Higgins dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Kueller is rocked!
Kueller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kueller is pulling down on Higgins's head. It's preventing any offense from Higgins, at least for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Kueller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Higgins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins won't allow Kueller to sweep him here. #T3#
Kueller is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Higgins wants to stand but Kueller is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgins takes a swing at Kueller's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kueller looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kueller.
A head kick from Kueller lands but Higgins takes it in his stride.
Higgins throws a hook but Kueller blocks it.
Kueller is looking to clinch.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Kueller avoids it with no problem.
Kueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kueller wants to slow Higgins down by chopping away at his legs.
Kueller throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Higgins and Kueller goes tumbling to the canvas! Higgins follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Kueller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Higgins decides to return to a standing position.
Kueller seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Kueller throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins throws a hook but Kueller blocks it.
Kueller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kueller.
Kueller wants to clinch.
Higgins tries a quick counter leg kick but Kueller is wise to it.
Kueller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kueller throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Kueller slips a straight right by Higgins.
Kueller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kueller avoids the head kick by Higgins.
A low kick from Kueller is predictable there
and Higgins counters with a crisp right that sends Kueller to the canvas! Higgins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
An out of breath Liam Higgins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Akerfeldt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akerfeldt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerfeldt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akerfeldt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Higgins tries to avoid it but Akerfeldt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Higgins to the ground. Higgins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akerfeldt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akerfeldt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Higgins's sensitive parts.
Akerfeldt throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akerfeldt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akerfeldt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.#TD#
Akerfeldt scores with a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Akerfeldt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akerfeldt is looking to work some ground and pound but Higgins has wrist control.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Akerfeldt from controlling successfully.
Higgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akerfeldt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Akerfeldt trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom. #T1#
Akerfeldt is pushing down on Higgins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Higgins is fighting to maintain full guard but Akerfeldt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akerfeldt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Higgins's thigh. Higgins counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Higgins keeping full guard, as Akerfeldt tries to pass.
Akerfeldt trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Akerfeldt trying to move into half guard but instead Higgins has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Akerfeldt working a defensive guard here.
Akerfeldt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higgins's guard. #REVR#
Akerfeldt trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Akerfeldt trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt stands and throws Higgins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Higgins is not content to let Akerfeldt control the position.
Higgins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akerfeldt trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akerfeldt remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Akerfeldt has hold of Higgins's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Higgins seems comfortable defending it but Akerfeldt has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Higgins is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Higgins is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Akerfeldt couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
Bjorn Akerfeldt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Tribute misses.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tribute counters with an outside leg kick.
Tribute throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Higgins tried to score with a low kick but Tribute checks it.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higgins scores with a leg kick.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Tribute's body.#CL2#
Tribute clinches with his opponent.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higgins at a distance.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tribute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
A solid body kick from Tribute.
Tribute defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Tribute has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tribute keeps control of Higgins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Higgins is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribute has double underhooks.
Tribute presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Higgins tries to break free but Tribute pushes him back against the cage.
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Higgins's ribcage. Higgins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Higgins letting Tribute take a breather here.
Higgins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tribute works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribute.
Tribute trying to control the position but instead, Higgins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tribute into the cage.
Higgins has had enough of the clinch but Tribute keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins tries to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling the position.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Tribute lands with a good body shot.
Tribute gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tribute.
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tribute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Tribute finds it's way through Higgins's defenses.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
Higgins tests Tribute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Higgins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tribute moves out of range as Higgins throws a body kick.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Tribute didn't see that one coming.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Higgins moves forwards but Tribute connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
A clash of legs there as Tribute blocks the low kick.
Higgins misses with a head kick. #T4#
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Tribute moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tribute's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tribute.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins cracks Tribute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Tribute tenderised Higgins's leg. Higgins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tribute misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws the kick towards the body but Tribute avoids it.
Tribute jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higgins - that will leave a mark!
Tribute takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tribute darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Tribute misses.
Tribute doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tribute lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tribute stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tribute misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Tribute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tribute.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Tribute misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Higgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tribute.
A nice leg kick from Tribute, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins throws a leg kick that misses.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Tribute takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Tribute punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Tribute dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
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 nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tribute thuds his shin into the meat of Higgins's side.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Higgins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tribute scores with a sloppy right hand. Higgins should have avoided that one.
Tribute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Higgins's ribs.#CL2#
Tribute has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Tribute.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Tribute lands a nice hook to Higgins's body. Higgins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute moves out of range as Higgins strikes.#CL2#
Tribute drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
The referee calls for Tribute to work.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Tribute.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute taking a breather.
Tribute 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 Tribute can turn it around.
Tribute misses with a body punch. #T4#
Higgins tries to circle away but Tribute has him pinned against the cage.
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins connects with the punch.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Higgins.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tribute.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Higgins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tribute is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins takes one on the button.
Tank Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins checks the leg kick.
Higgins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Higgins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tribute feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Tribute fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgins in the body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Tribute steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tribute looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Tribute sees coming a mile off.
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!
Tribute throws a shot to the body.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tribute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Higgins throws a chopping leg kick but Tribute manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute lands with a cross.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Tribute lands with an overhand left.
Tribute cracks Higgins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
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?
Tribute pushes Higgins away with a front kick.
Tribute throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Tribute counters with an inside leg kick.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Higgins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tribute cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tribute fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Tribute works the jab nicely.
Tribute feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Nice shot by Tribute.
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Higgins off balance momentarily.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Higgins digs a good hook to Tribute's body.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute feints a counter leg kick.
Tribute lands with a nice body kick.
Higgins cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liam Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute lands a nice hook to Higgins's body. Higgins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nice cross by Tribute.
Tribute misses the jab.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tribute misses with a low kick.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tribute gets a clinch.
Tribute blocks a body shot from Higgins. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.
Tribute looks to clinch
and Higgins counters with a nice body shot.
Tribute works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Higgins's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Higgins slips under a jab from Tribute.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Higgins 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 looks to land a body kick but Tribute moved away.
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a good low kick that Higgins was not able to check.
Higgins scores with a spinning back kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Tribute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tribute.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Tribute with the inside leg kick.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins cracks Tribute with an open hand slap.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Tribute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tribute 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: H23
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Mudo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Higgins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Higgins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Toa Mudo has been cut.
Mudo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mudo slips a jab from Higgins.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mudo's head backwards.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mudo scores with a jab to the head.
Mudo feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Mudo 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.
Higgins throws a body punch but Mudo moves out of range.
Mudo scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
Mudo lands a head kick. Higgins smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Liam 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!
Mudo scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Mudo blocks the low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Higgins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Mudo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mudo misses with a straight right.
Mudo blocks the body kick. #T1#
Mudo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mudo looks for the body kick but Higgins saw that one coming.
Toa Mudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mudo avoids the body shot from Higgins.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mudo.
Higgins connects with a leg kick.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mudo misses the jab.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mudo was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Mudo moves away and avoids it.
Higgins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Higgins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mudo throws a looping overhand right but Higgins ducks down to avoid it.
Mudo slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins moves forwards but Mudo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mudo misses with a wild combination.
Mudo throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mudo tries to work over Higgins's front leg with a kick but Higgins checks it.
Mudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins. #T2#
Mudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Nice cross by Higgins.
Mudo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Mudo misses with an uppercut.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mudo moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Mudo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mudo lands with a kick to the temple. Higgins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Higgins misses with a hook. Mudo ducked under it nicely.
Mudo slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Mudo coming out on top.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mudo at a distance.
Mudo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mudo is just out of range.
Higgins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mudo throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut that drops Mudo onto his backside! Mudo bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Mudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins jabs Mudo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Liam Higgins should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mudo looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Mudo moved away.
Mudo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mudo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Toa Mudo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mudo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Mudo defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Mudo dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Good leg kick by Higgins.
Higgins takes one to the chin there.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Mudo is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mudo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Higginss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mudo throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Mudo sees coming a mile off.
Mudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Higgins in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higgins is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Mudo misses with an uppercut.
Higgins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Higgins scrambles back to his feet.
Mudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mudo throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy left from Mudo finds it's target.
Mudo misses with a hook.#KD2#
Higgins cracks Mudo with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Mudo get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Mudo looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
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!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Higgins engages and cracks Mudo with a massive lead left hook - Mudo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Higgins is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Higgins!
Our winner, Liam 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: H18
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mendoza cracks Higgins with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mendoza!
Mendoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higgins's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Higgins. #CL#
Mendoza darts in and clinches Higgins up against the ropes.#BC2#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza misses with a hook.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Higgins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mendoza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Mendoza scores with a punch to the head.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mendoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendoza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Higgins tries a low kick but Mendoza avoids it.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mendoza moved out of range nicely.
Mendoza thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Mendoza's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Mendoza tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a body kick that misses.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
Higgins misses the jab.
Mendoza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mendoza wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendoza finds it's way round the side to connect with Higgins's head. #CL#
Mendoza moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Higgins avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mendoza.
Higgins looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Mendoza on the inside.
Mendoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Higgins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mendoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Higgins's cut.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Higgins on the side of the head.
Mendoza scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Mendoza scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Higgins beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Mendoza 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza cracks Higgins with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Higgins is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Higgins is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Higgins could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jason Mendoza!
After winning the bout, Jason Mendoza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: H12
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Higgins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seagal doesn't seem bothered though.
Seagal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Higgins counters with a left to the body.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seagal has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal walks into a left hand.
Seagal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#Steven Seagal's cut is getting worse.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seagal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seagal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Steven Seagal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagal misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Seagal face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Higgins!
A relieved looking Liam 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.
In defeat, Steven Seagal stepped up to the mic, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'.

Event: ENIGMA 177
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Halme tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick by Halme misses
and Higgins counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Halme. Those never looked like landing.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgins digs a good hook to Halme's body.
Halme is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Higgins moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Halme goes down! Can Higgins finish him!?#ROC2#Halme is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tony Halme has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Higgins gets to his feet. Halme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Halme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halme is aggressively charging in as Higgins backs up avoiding any damage. Higgins tosses out a jab and Halme runs right into it face first! Halme is out cold! Higgins dropped down on all fours and is barking in Halme's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Tony Halme stepped up to the mic, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: ENIGMA 175
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Guts jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higgins lands a jab to the head.
Higgins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guts at a distance.
A cross from Higgins lands.#CUT2#It looks like Miura Guts has been cut.
Good shot there by Higgins.
Guts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guts takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Higgins enables Guts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Higgins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guts tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Higgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Higgins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Guts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higgins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Guts is looking to advance position but Higgins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Guts tries to reverse the position but Higgins maintains control.
Guts regains half guard.#SUB#
Guts actively working from the bottom here.
Guts is looking to improve his position.
Guts 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.#T2#
Guts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guts looking for a sweep. Not yet Guts, not yet.
Guts is looking to sweep but instead, Higgins has passed into half guard.
Higgins prevents Guts from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guts has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Higgins has passed into side control.
Guts tries to bench press Higgins off him but Higgins keeps the position. #T3#
Guts is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Guts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Higgins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Guts looking for a guillotine here but Higgins defends easily. #SUB#
Guts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higgins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Guts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Higgins avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Higgins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higgins has managed to get both his arms back between Guts's legs - danger averted.
Guts looking for a sweep. Not yet Guts, not yet. #SUB#
Guts is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Guts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higgins won't allow Guts to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miura Guts's cut.
That's time! Guts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Guts is out of range.
Guts blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Guts tried to counter with a leg kick but Higgins avoided it.
Guts throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Higgins misses
and Guts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guts avoids a kick to the body.
Guts thinks about countering with a body kick.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guts. Guts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Higgins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liam Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guts 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.
Guts working aggressively here. #BC2#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guts moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Higgins misses with a combination
and Guts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Guts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Guts is out of range.
Guts half committed to a counter leg kick.
Guts scores with a shot to the body.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guts throws out the jab.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Guts should have avoided that one.
Higgins connects with a high kick. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Higgins and Guts goes tumbling to the canvas! Higgins follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Guts is rocked!
Miura Guts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oh Guts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guts looking for a sweep. Not yet Guts, not yet.
Guts seems to have got his legs back now.
Guts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Guts is having none of it. #T2#
Guts cracks Higgins with a solid left hand.
Guts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guts passes Higgins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guts works his way into side control. #SUB#
Guts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Higgins, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Guts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Higgins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Higgins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Higgins swings for the body but Guts moves out of range.
Guts throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guts.
Nice defenses there by Guts.
Higgins throws a body punch but Guts moves out of range.
Liam Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Guts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guts lands in his opponent's guard.
Guts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Higgins won't allow Guts to pass to mount. #T4#
Guts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Guts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guts works his way into full mount!
Guts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Higgins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Guts throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Higgins because Guts loaded up on that one.
Guts punching from mount but Higgins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guts is landing with some decent strikes but Higgins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 Miura Guts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miura Guts'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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guts.
An attempted straight right counter from Guts misses the target.
Higgins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guts on the side of the head. #KD2#
Higgins knocks Guts to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Guts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Higgins's best efforts.
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!#SUB#
Guts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guts tries to get to full guard but Higgins has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guts manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Guts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Higgins has picked Guts up and slammed him! Guts can't keep hold of the triangle and Higgins manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Higgins stands up.
Guts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1##TD#
Guts drives through with a takedown into Higgins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Guts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Higgins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Higgins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Higgins wants to stand but Guts is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guts is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Guts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Guts throws an elbow that misses. Higgins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guts's guard. Nice move by Higgins!#REVB#
Guts is looking to sweep but instead, Higgins has passed into half guard.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Guts gets full guard.
Guts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Higgins wants to get up but he can't break Guts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Guts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Higgins defends well.
Guts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Guts wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgins is keeping the position for now.
Guts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guts throws a big elbow that misses.
Guts lands a couple of elbows.
Guts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guts looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guts passes into half guard.
Guts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Higgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Guts is controlling him
Guts moves nicely into side control.
Guts landing strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Zahedi slips a jab from Higgins.
A head kick by Higgins misses
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins slips a jab from Zahedi.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Zahedi moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Higgins misses. #CL2#
Zahedi pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Zahedi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zahedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow. #BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahedi slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zahedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a jab when Zahedi was well out of range.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zahedi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Zahedi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgins can pounce on him.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Zahedi moved out of range nicely.
Zahedi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zahedi tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Zahedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zahedi.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahedi avoids the head kick by Higgins. #T2#
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Zahedi's shoulder, as Zahedi tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Zahedi sends Higgins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Higgins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Liam Higgins's cut is getting worse.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Zahedi counters with a big left hand that crumples Higgins! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, 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: RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
As Rose backs away, Higgins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Rose has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose working Higgins over with knees to the body.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks. #T1#
Rose lands with a right to the head.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Higgins won't want to take too many of those.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Rose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rose pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
Rose lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higgins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but Higgins blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Good body shot from Rose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose with a knee to the head.
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Higgins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
A hook to the body from Rose.
Rose lands a left hand.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgins or not.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rose cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
Rose gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rose pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Rose.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Higgins tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose digs a right hand into Higgins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgins's gas tank.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Higgins won't want to take too many of those.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Higgins's face.
Rose lands a left hand.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Rose is working Higgins over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Higgins is out! One big shot and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Bass throws a jab when Higgins was well out of range.
Higgins feints and then cracks Bass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bass down.
Higgins thuds his shin into the meat of Bass's side.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bass momentarily.
We've been told by Bass's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Bass with a jab.
Higgins throws a hook but Bass blocks it.
Higgins throws the kick towards the body but Bass avoids it.
Sam Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Bass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Bass throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Bass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Bass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bass moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Bass misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Bass misses the target.
Bass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Higgins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Higgins is looking to land body kicks.
Higgins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bass.
A leg kick checked by Bass.#T2#
Bass throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Bass's shoulder, as Bass tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bass lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Bass does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Bass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins feints a counter leg kick.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Higgins. #T3#
Bass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bass misses with a lunging right hand
and Higgins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bass really felt that one!
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Bass is just out of range.
Bass jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Bass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higgins doesn't seem phased though.
Bass misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Bass scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bass. That snapped Higgins's head back.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bass momentarily.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Bass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Bass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bass misses the jab.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bass. #T4#
Bass cracks Higgins with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Bass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Bass throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
Higgins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bass misses with a looping right.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Bass there.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Bass.
Higgins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bass 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.
A big right from Bass misses.
Bass moves out of range as Higgins throws a body kick.
Bass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Higgins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Bass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Higgins'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.#R2#
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bass's sensitive parts.
Bass connects with a looping right hand.
Higgins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Bass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Higgins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards. #BC2#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Bass lands a big uppercut and Higgins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Higgins looks OK. Bass waves Higgins back to his feet!#ROC#Higgins is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Liam Higgins's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Bass misses the target.
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?#T1#
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bass.
Higgins seems to have recovered his senses.
Bass throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Bass sends Higgins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bass is motioning to the referee to let Higgins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bass ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins misses the body punch #KD#
and Bass counters with a crisp right hand that drops Higgins! Bass lets Higgins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bass throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Bass misses.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Higgins. That snapped Bass's head back.
Higgins throws a body kick that misses
and Bass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bass defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Sam Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Bass misses.
Bass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins thuds his right hand into Bass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Higgins tries to land a body kick
and Bass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Liam Higgins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Higgins swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgins.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Higgins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bass takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crunch! Higgins slams his shin into Bass's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some bone on bone action there as Bass checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bass misses with a looping left.
Higgins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Higgins momentarily.
Bass misses with a looping left.
Nice body kick there by Higgins.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bass 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 a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins lunges at Bass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bass's hand.
Bass will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bass walks into a left hand.
Bass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Higgins lands with a nice body kick.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bass manages to avoid it.
Bass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Sam Bass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bass misses with a body punch
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Liam Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bass moves out of range of the body kick.
Bass misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Higgins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins tries to land a front kick but Bass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Higgins misses.
Bass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bass throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Higgins tries a quick counter leg kick but Bass is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Bass moves out of range easily.
Higgins looks to score with a jab to the body but Bass is just out of range.
Higgins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bass on the side of the head.#T1#
Nice body kick from Higgins.
Higgins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bass.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgins misses with a low kick as Bass jumps back.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bass connects with a jab.
Bass throws an off balance right hand
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bass misses with a looping right.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bass checks the leg kick.#T2#
Bass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higgins on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins tries to land a front kick but Bass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Higgins tries to bum rush Bass with a series of wild strikes but Bass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgins staying out of range there.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins flicks out a counter leg kick but Bass steps away.
Higgins throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bass under the eye.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bass manages to avoid it.
Bass bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higgins's head backwards.#T3#
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins. #CL#
Bass instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bass.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bass lands a shoulder strike.
Sam Bass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Bass blocking some punches.
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Bass avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Bass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Bass controls his hands.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins tries to work over Bass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bass's elbow.
Bass blocks an uppercut.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bass's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bass 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 147
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Higgins counters with a quick kick to the body but Thomas blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas . #CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Higgins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Higgins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Higgins avoids the head kick by Thomas .
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Thomas clobbers Higgins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas scores with a nice right hand.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Higgins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Higgins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Higgins settles back down.
Thomas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higgins moves away from the strike by Thomas .
A little feinted left hand from Higgins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins tried to counter with a leg kick but Thomas avoided it.#T2#
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Higgins misses its target.
Thomas catches Higgins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thomas .
Thomas pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Higgins lands with a left to the head.
Thomas lands a shot to the body.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Higgins lands a body punch.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas 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 Thomas can turn it around.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Higgins.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas is looking to control Higgins's arms but Higgins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Thomas . #T4#
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Thomas wants to stall.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Higgins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 Thomas .
Higgins tries to work over Thomas 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas . #BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Higgins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Higgins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Thomas .
A head kick misses from Thomas .
Higgins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Higgins was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thomas .
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Thomas lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Higgins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Thomas throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Higgins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higgins moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Higgins.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Thomas .
Higgins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thomas just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Higgins off balance momentarily.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Higgins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.#CUT2#Liam Higgins's cut is getting worse.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Thomas throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
A short right from Higgins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Thomas .
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas 's elbow.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas . Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Higgins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liam Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Thomas digs a good hook to Higgins's body.
Thomas lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Thomas throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Higgins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins slips a straight right by Thomas .
As Thomas backs away, Higgins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Higgins.
Higgins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas . Higgins shrugs it off though.
Higgins's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Thomas sends Higgins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thomas is motioning to the referee to let Higgins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!#CL2#
Thomas clinches.
Higgins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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 working aggressively here.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas digs a right hand into Higgins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgins's gas tank.
A short left from Thomas .
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Thomas drops Higgins onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Higgins is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#Liam Higgins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Higgins's ribcage. Higgins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas effectively controlling the action here.
Thomas pushes Higgins against the cage. Thomas is working some dirty boxing. Thomas pushes off with a quick right hook! Higgins goes down! Higgins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thomas moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Inhanamoto instigates a clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins is trying to break free.
Higgins is looking to break free of the clinch but Inhanamoto has double underhooks.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a series of strikes. Higgins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Higgins misses with the body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
A shot to the body from Higgins misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Inhanamoto 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!
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto. #BC#
Higgins breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Inhanamoto slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Higgins misses the jab.
Inhanamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Inhanamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Higgins throws a lazy body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Higgins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inhanamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Higgins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Inhanamoto throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.#T3#
Higgins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Inhanamoto throws a counter combo.
Inhanamoto feints with a jab and clips Higgins right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Higgins is sent crashing into the canvas and Inhanamoto leaps in for the kill! Higgins tries to get to his feet but Inhanamoto is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Higgins is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Giro Inhanamoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins connects with a body shot.
Inhanamoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgins can pounce on him.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Inhanamoto looks winded!
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Inhanamoto should have avoided that one.
Inhanamoto lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Inhanamoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Higgins with a body shot.
Inhanamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Higgins half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Higgins does it's job there.
Higgins throws a body kick that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Inhanamoto blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Inhanamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Inhanamoto blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Inhanamoto pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
A short left from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Higgins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto 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 Inhanamoto can turn it around.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand into Higgins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgins's gas tank. #T4#
Inhanamoto works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Higgins's ribcage. Higgins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higgins lands a body punch.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto 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#
A big left from Higgins misses.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Higgins takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higgins's hands.
Higgins misses with a lunging right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target. #CL2#
Inhanamoto darts in and clinches Higgins up against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Inhanamoto as Higgins tries to tie him up.
Inhanamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Higgins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Higgins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
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!
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto is working Higgins over against the cage.
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Higgins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Inhanamoto is keeping busy.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto. #T3#
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgins or not.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
Higgins tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
A nice left hand lands by Inhanamoto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Inhanamoto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Higgins's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Higgins drops to his knees and Inhanamoto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Penrose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higgins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Higgins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penrose lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Penrose sees it coming and moves out of range.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Penrose tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penrose 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 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Penrose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penrose gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Higgins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Penrose counters by clinching up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Penrose.
Penrose pushes Higgins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penrose lands with a right to the head.
Penrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Penrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Penrose has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penrose tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins scores with a hook to the body.
Higgins wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins works on Penrose's body with a couple of short punches.
Penrose looks winded!
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Penrose doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Penrose fails to land.
Higgins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins works on Penrose's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higgins.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penrose blocks a body shot from Higgins.
Penrose is stalling here.
Higgins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penrose up against the cage.
Penrose is trying to stall.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Penrose's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Penrose lands a left hand.
Penrose slows down the pace here.
Higgins tries to work over Penrose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Penrose's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Penrose lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Penrose misses with the head strike.
Penrose trying to stall but Higgins improves his position.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Penrose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Higgins.
Penrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Penrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Higgins.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Penrose fails to land.
Penrose looking to slow down the pace here.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Penrose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins throws a hook but Penrose blocks it.
Penrose avoids the body shot from Higgins.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Penrose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Higgins with a body shot.
Higgins with a jab.
Higgins works the jab nicely.
Penrose lands with a kick to the ribs.
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Penrose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Higgins dominated that round.
That's time! Higgins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Higgins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Liam Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Penrose.
Higgins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Higgins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Penrose.
Penrose looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Penrose clinches up against the cage.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penrose misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins tries to stall but Penrose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higgins lands a hook that snaps the head of Penrose backwards.
Penrose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penrose misses with a punch to the body.
Penrose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penrose misses with some punches. #T1#
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Penrose controls the action.
Penrose misses with some punches.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Penrose blocking some punches.
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Penrose.
Higgins has Penrose pressed against the cage, preventing Penrose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penrose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penrose can do to turn this around?
Penrose is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Penrose misses with the head strike.
Penrose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Penrose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Penrose.
Penrose working aggressively here.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Penrose prevents a body shot from Higgins.
A left hand lands to the body for Penrose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Penrose blocks an uppercut.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside 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 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Higgins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins.
Penrose is breathing heavily.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Nice body punch from Higgins - that landed with a thud.
Liam Higgins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Higgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside.
Higgins digs a right hand into Penrose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penrose's gas tank.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Higgins lands a nice uppercut.
Penrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penrose misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penrose.
Higgins lands with a left to the head.
Higgins lands a left hand.
Higgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins lands with a right to the head.
Higgins pushes Penrose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Higgins.
Higgins tries to work over Penrose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Penrose controls his hands.
Higgins works on Penrose's body with a couple of short punches.
Higgins lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike.
Higgins slows down the pace here.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Higgins.
Penrose has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Penrose's head.
Penrose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Higgins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Penrose goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#KD#
Higgins lands a big uppercut and Penrose crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Penrose looks OK. Higgins waves Penrose back to his feet!#ROC#Penrose is rocked!
Higgins misses with a low kick as Penrose jumps back.
Penrose is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Penrose seems to have recovered his senses.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penrose moves away.
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 stalking Penrose. Penrose circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Higgins, and it's lights out! Penrose really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Liam 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.

Event: RISE 120
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Higgins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Higgins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Higgins cracks Lancaster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lancaster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Higgins finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Higgins swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins is the new heavyweight champion!
Liam Higgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Osuna misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
Osuna looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
Osuna misses with a body shot.
Osuna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins tried to score with a low kick but Osuna checks it.
Osuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Higgins slips under a jab.
Osuna misses the shot to the body.
Osuna misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins is looking to slow Osuna down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Osuna staying out of range there.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osuna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.#T1#
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osuna counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Osuna moved out of range nicely.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Osuna walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Osuna scores with a body shot.
Higgins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Osuna walks into a stiff left hand from Higgins.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Osuna misses with a wild body shot.
Osuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Osuna swings widly with a right hand
and Higgins scores with a counter punch that sends Osuna to the canvas! Higgins smells blood - he's punishing Osuna with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Osuna has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
A victorious Liam Higgins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Joaquin Osuna was interviewed post fight and said ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
Frostulfsson throws a head kick that misses.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frostulfsson throws out the jab.
Higgins misses with a leg kick
and Frostulfsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins jabs at Frostulfsson's body.
Higgins throws a leg kick but Frostulfsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Higgins.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frostulfsson.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Frostulfsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frostulfsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
A good leg kick by Frostulfsson.
Higgins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Frostulfsson moved out of range.
Frostulfsson throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Frostulfsson avoids a kick to the body.
Frostulfsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frostulfsson ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Frostulfsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Higgins lands a big head kick that sends Frostulfsson tumbling to the mat! Higgins takes a step backwards and waves Frostulfsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Orn Frostulfsson has been cut.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frostulfsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frostulfsson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frostulfsson takes a step back to recover.
Higgins throws a monster overhand right that drops Frostulfsson! Higgins follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
A very excited looking Liam 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.

Event: RISE: Romano vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Higgins steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higgins.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higgins throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown throws a leg kick
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins drops Brown with a straight right hand, right on the button! Higgins follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Holliday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Higgins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Higgins momentarily.
Holliday misses with a jab to the body
and Higgins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
Holliday scores with a jab.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Holliday has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aesthetic Regime in the buildup to the fight.
Higgins throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Holliday swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holliday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Holliday misses
and Higgins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holliday misses with a left hand
and Higgins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holliday really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holliday lands with a nice body punch.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Holliday throws out a powerful jab.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday misses with a shot to the body
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Higgins jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.
Holliday connects with the punch.
Holliday misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Holliday is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holliday throws a poor cross that misses
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Holliday connects with a looping right hand.
Holliday throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins takes one on the button.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Higgins. #T2#
Holliday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holliday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Holliday is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Higgins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Holliday if he has to take too many more of those.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Holliday misses with a right hand
and Higgins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holliday misses with a body punch
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higgins ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Holliday's jaw. Holliday's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Higgins does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Higgins!
A very excited looking Liam 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.

Event: RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Higgins connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Higgins scores with a leg kick.
Lewis Moe throws a lazy head kick
and Lewis Moe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Higgins. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Higgins does it's job there.
Lewis Moe throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Higgins counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lewis Moe! Higgins lets Lewis Moe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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 pounces like a tiger and cracks Lewis Moe with a vicious hook! Lewis Moe is down but not out! Higgins follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Liam Higgins!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Higgins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Da Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Higgins slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Higgins's head.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Da Silva.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Da Silva! But no joy.#T1#
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Higgins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Da Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
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 swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Jairzinho Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Higgins feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Da Silva sprawling to the canvas! Da Silva 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?!
Da Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Higgins.
It appears Higgins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a jab to Higgins's midsection.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Da Silva moves forwards but Higgins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Higgins has time to react.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Silva tests Higgins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Da Silva pushes him off.
Da Silva clobbers Higgins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Higgins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Higgins ducks right into an uppercut from Da Silva. #T4#
Higgins defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Higgins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
Da Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Higgins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jairzinho Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Higgins should have avoided that one.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Higgins avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jairzinho Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jairzinho Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva pushes Higgins away with a front kick.
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgins can pounce on him.
Higgins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Higgins moved out of range nicely.
Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Higgins checks it well.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Higgins is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins. #T1#
Da Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Higgins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Higgins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higgins misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Da Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Da Silva 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to land a body kick but Higgins moved away.
Da Silva tries to work over Higgins's front leg with a kick but Higgins checks it.
Higgins throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higgins. #T2#
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target. #KD#
Higgins drops Da Silva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Da Silva 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.
Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins lands a body shot. #KD#
Higgins cracks Da Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Higgins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Silva to stand back up!#ROC#Da Silva is rocked!
Higgins blocks the body kick.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?#T3#
BOOM! Higgins lands a beautiful left hook that drops Da Silva. Da Silva tries to recover but Higgins is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Da Silva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 6
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Two has managed to clinch.
Three taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Three is pushing Two up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Two stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two stalling the fight. #T1#
Two leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Three dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Three manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of stalling here from Three.
Three seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Three letting Two take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Two's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Two 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10

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

Event: RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Two is pushing Three up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Two just leaning against Three, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Three. #T1#
Three taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Three avoiding damage.
Two effectively controlling the action here.
Two displaying some good clinch control by pressing Three up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Two for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Two being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Three 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Three!
A very excited looking Test Three 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.

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