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Event:
CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cifaretto scores with a nice head shot.
Higgins walks into a stiff left hand from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins fails with the takedown.
Higgins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cifaretto counters with a three punch combo that has Higgins backing up. Higgins nods at Cifaretto to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Higgins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Cifaretto is defending well.
Cifaretto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Higgins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cifaretto is looking to escape.
Cifaretto manages to get to full guard.
Cifaretto wants to get back to his feet but Higgins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cifaretto keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Higgins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cifaretto's waist but Cifaretto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Higgins off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cifaretto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cifaretto.
Cifaretto scores with a jab.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cifaretto lands a right hook to the body.
Cifaretto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cifaretto cracks Higgins with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Don Higgins has been cut.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cifaretto connects with a crisp jab.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cifaretto cracks a nice hook into Higgins's ribs.#T3#
Cifaretto connects with a jab.
Cifaretto misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Cifaretto cracks Higgins with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cifaretto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Higgins to stand back up!#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cifaretto points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Higgins wakes up just in time to hear Cifaretto thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph Cifaretto! |
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Event:
CFC 579
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Siuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siuta has time to react.
Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siuta stalks Higgins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Higgins's face. Higgins staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Don Higgins has been cut.
Don Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Siuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuta.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siuta stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Siuta counters with a nice body shot.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Siuta's shoulder, as Siuta tries to avoid the shot.
Siuta unleashes a big counter combination but Higgins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Higgins misses with a hook
and Siuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Higgins takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Siuta lands a left and a right that send Higgins crashing to the mat, dazed. Siuta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Siuta catches Higgins with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Higgins forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Siuta!
After winning the bout, Jan Siuta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 570
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Greepo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greepo somewhat.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Greepo shoots in but Higgins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greepo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greepo tries to move into range but Higgins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Greepo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Greepo manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Greepo controlling from mount.
Higgins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greepo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greepo is looking to work his way around to Higgins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins working to try and regain half guard.
Greepo looking to control but Higgins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higgins wants to hold on but Greepo pushes him away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Greepo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Higgins is squirming around, avoiding Greepo's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Greepo working for a guillotine from mount but Higgins is in no mood to give up.
Higgins is looking to get to half guard.
Higgins tries to improve his position but instead Greepo has taken his back! #SUB#
Greepo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Higgins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Higgins for a finish. #T3##SUB#
Greepo working for a choke but Higgins is defending well.
Greepo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Higgins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Greepo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Higgins tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Greepo has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Higgins is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leepo Greepo! |
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Event:
CFC 563
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A jab from Constantinou does it's job there.
Higgins throws a combination that misses
and Constantinou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Constantinou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Constantinou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Constantinou tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
#CL2#
Constantinou clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Constantinou cracks Higgins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Constantinou has closed the distance and engaged Higgins in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins working hard to break the clinch.
Higgins is trying to break the clinch but Constantinou is controlling him.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Constantinou.
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Constantinou smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Higgins tries to bum rush Constantinou with a series of wild strikes but Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou lands a body shot.
Constantinou thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Higgins if he has to take too many more of those.
Constantinou sizes up Higgins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Constantinou lands a nice hook to Higgins's body. Higgins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantinou circles away.
Constantinou with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Constantinou rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Constantinou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Constantinou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
#T2#
Higgins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Constantinou walks away with a smile on his face. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Constantinou - just one landing.
Constantinou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Constantinou cracks Higgins with a good jab.
Constantinou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higgins on the side of the head.
Constantinou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Constantinou lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Constantinou catches Higgins right on the button with a cross.
Constantinou fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgins in the body.
Constantinou lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Constantinou drops Higgins with a naaaaasty hook - Higgins is in real trouble here! Constantinou dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 549
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Higgins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Don Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Higgins misses with a hook.
Knox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knox duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Don Higgins has been cut.
Higgins fails with the takedown#KD#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Higgins toppling to the canvas! Higgins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC#Higgins is rocked!
Higgins looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Higgins misses with a hook
#KD#
and Knox counters with a crisp one two that drops Higgins! Knox thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Higgins to his feet! Higgins is in big trouble!
Higgins is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Knox catches Higgins with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Higgins forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Knox!
After the fight, John Knox was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC 543
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Aebersold doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Aebersold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aebersold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higgins.
Aebersold shoots in but no luck this time.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Higgins. No joy for Aebersold on that attempt.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aebersold with a body shot.
Aebersold dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aebersold staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold moves out of range of the strikes.
Aebersold wants to clinch.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.#T1##TD2#
Higgins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.
Higgins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Aebersold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Higgins pulls his head out easily.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Higgins is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aebersold is working hard here to advance position.
Aebersold gets back to full guard.
Aebersold wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgins postures up.
Higgins chips away with some ground and pound.
Higgins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aebersold's head.#T2#
Aebersold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aebersold is trying to keep Higgins in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aebersold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Higgins wants to improve his position but Aebersold is controlling well.
Higgins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aebersold winds up and cracks Higgins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins is trying to control but Aebersold passes into side control!
Aebersold advances to mount. #T3#
Higgins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Aebersold looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Aebersold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Higgins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Higgins shrugs it off.
Aebersold wants to control but Higgins has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Higgins is in trouble now - Aebersold has advanced to mount!
Aebersold misses with a head shot.#T4#
Aebersold tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Higgins is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Aebersold looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Higgins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Aebersold working for a submission but Higgins is keeping him at bay.
Higgins is desperately trying to improve his position but Aebersold has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Aebersold jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Higgins manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Aebersold is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Higgins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregoire Aebersold will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aebersold shoots for a takedown but Higgins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Aebersold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Aebersold closes the distance and clinches.
Higgins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Higgins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aebersold misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Aebersold.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Aebersold is looking to control Higgins's arms but Higgins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aebersold has his back to the cage.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Aebersold uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Aebersold pulls Higgins into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold looking for a sweep. Not yet Aebersold, not yet.
Higgins works over Aebersold with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Aebersold 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aebersold is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Higgins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Aebersold won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
Aebersold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aebersold stopping the sweep attempt from Higgins.
Higgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aebersold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Aebersold thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aebersold tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Higgins is trying to keep Aebersold in close.
Aebersold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gregoire Aebersold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aebersold wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Higgins working a defensive guard here.
Higgins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aebersold trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
Aebersold trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aebersold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Higgins misses with an uppercut. Aebersold saw that one coming.
Gregoire Aebersold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aebersold circles away quickly and effectively.
Aebersold closes the distance and clinches up with Higgins, looking for a takedown. Aebersold pushes Higgins against the cage but Higgins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Higgins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aebersold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aebersold tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
#T3#
Higgins misses the jab.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aebersold moves away.
As Higgins looks to move away, Aebersold throws a big counter combo but Higgins just gets out of the way.
Higgins throws a jab when Aebersold was well out of range.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Aebersold ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Aebersold avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Higgins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higgins showed some decent athleticism there.
Aebersold is trying to get back to full guard.
Aebersold is trying to maintain the position but Higgins is very close to passing his half guard.
Aebersold moves into full guard.
Aebersold wants to hit a sweep here but Higgins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aebersold there! #T4#
Higgins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aebersold tries to hold on but Higgins pushes him away.
Aebersold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aebersold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aebersold trying to hold on to Higgins's head to control him but Higgins postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Aebersold slips under a jab.
Higgins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Higgins misses with a right hand #TD#
and Aebersold counters with a shoot takedown. Higgins fights it but they end up in guard.
Higgins wants to sweep here but Aebersold controlling him for the moment.
Aebersold pushing down on Higgins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aebersold wants to advance to full mount but Higgins doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Higgins has his hands on Aebersold's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Higgins looking for subs off his back but Aebersold has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aebersold wants to free his trapped foot but Higgins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Higgins tries to roll over but Aebersold keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aebersold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Higgins actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aebersold prevents Higgins from improving his position.
Aebersold tries to pass the half guard into mount. Higgins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higgins trying to control but Aebersold postures up.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard.
Aebersold wants to pass to mount but Higgins is defending the position. #T3#
Aebersold passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Aebersold wants to finish this one by submission but Higgins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aebersold.
Aebersold tries to control but Higgins wriggling away.
Higgins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aebersold landing shots from mount. #T4##SUB#
Aebersold goes for an armbar but Higgins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Higgins.
Higgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aebersold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Aebersold is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Higgins defends well.
Aebersold controls Higgins momentarily but Higgins frees himself.
Aebersold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgins is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgins content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregoire Aebersold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aebersold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregoire Aebersold! |
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Event:
Amestelle 4
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thug sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Thug closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thug lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Thug.
Thug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Thug throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Thug has him pressed against the cage.
Thug tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thug swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thug just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Thug fails to land.
Higgins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thug gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slim Thug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Higgins.
Higgins is trying to push Thug away but Thug has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Higgins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thug is working Higgins over against the cage.
Thug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thug leaning against his opponent.
Thug pushes Higgins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thug lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Higgins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Thug won't allow it.
Thug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thug swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thug looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thug lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Higgins backwards. #T2#
Thug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Thug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thug.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thug.
Thug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Higgins manages to pull guard.
Thug wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
Thug would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thug won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
Thug wants to get up but he can't break Higgins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Thug won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins wants to improve his position but instead Thug has moved into half guard.
Thug slows the pace down in half guard.
Thug is just content to waste time from the top position. Higgins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Higgins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thug has picked Higgins up and slammed him! Higgins can't keep hold of the triangle and Thug manages to pass to side control!
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.
Thug tries to get to his feet but Higgins is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Thug in his guard. #T4#
Higgins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thug's guard. #REVB#
Higgins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins pushes down on Thug's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Higgins is trying for a kimura here. Thug looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Higgins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Higgins! |
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Event:
Amestelle 1
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yerzhanov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Yerzhanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yerzhanov is looking to take a break and control but Higgins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Higgins tries to get to full guard but Yerzhanov has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yerzhanov is trying to control. Higgins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yerzhanov prevents Higgins from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Yerzhanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Yerzhanov is trying to control. Higgins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yerzhanov wants to free his trapped foot but Higgins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Yerzhanov is trying to work for a kimura but Higgins is defending well.
Higgins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Higgins is defending against the submission attempts here by Yerzhanov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Yerzhanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Higgins defends it well.
Yerzhanov trying to control the action but Higgins is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yerzhanov is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Higgins is not content to let Yerzhanov control the position.#SUB2#
Yerzhanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Yerzhanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Higgins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yerzhanov.
Yerzhanov is stalling here. Higgins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yerzhanov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Higgins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Higgins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yerzhanov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yerzhanov is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yerzhanov is trying to control Higgins's posture but Higgins avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turlan Yerzhanov 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#
Yerzhanov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Higgins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Yerzhanov.
Yerzhanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Higgins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yerzhanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Higgins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Higgins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turlan Yerzhanov.
Yerzhanov tries to move into range but Higgins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Turlan Yerzhanov has been cut.
A jab lands there for Higgins.
Yerzhanov shoots for a takedown but Higgins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yerzhanov misses the body punch
and Higgins counters with a right hand from hell and Yerzhanov is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Higgins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Higgins clinches up with Munchies and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Munchies looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Higgins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Higgins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munchies gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Munchies keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Higgins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Munchies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Munchies sneaks out the side door and pushes Higgins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munchies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Munchies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Munchies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Higgins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Higgins has clasped his hands together around Munchies's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Munchies tries to bench press Higgins off him but Higgins keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Higgins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Munchies gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Higgins there. #T2#
Higgins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Higgins trying to mount his opponent but Munchies defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higgins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Higgins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munchies defends it well.
Higgins working over Munchies with some ground and pound. Munchies looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Higgins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Higgins working Munchies over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Higgins connects with a nice short shot to Munchies's temple.
Higgins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Higgins working the head and body with strikes.
Higgins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munchies on the ground.
Higgins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Higgins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Higgins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Munchies for as long as he can get away with.
Higgins wants to pass the guard but Munchies is defending well. #SUB#
Higgins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munchies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Higgins.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Higgins lands a nice short elbow.
Higgins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Higgins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Higgins drives through with a takedown into Munchies's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Munchies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Higgins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Munchies is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Higgins throwing strikes from guard but Munchies blocks nicely. #T1#
Munchies has momentary wrist control but Higgins slips an elbow through the middle.
Higgins is looking to work some ground and pound but Munchies has wrist control.#SUB2#
Higgins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munchies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higgins has managed to get both his arms back between Munchies's legs - danger averted.
Munchies is pulling down on Higgins's head. It's preventing any offense from Higgins, at least for the moment.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Higgins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Higgins cracks Munchies with a solid left hand.#ROC#Munchies is rocked!
Higgins passes Munchies's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Munchies is still in real trouble! Can Higgins finish him?
Munchies taking some punishment here, with Higgins in his half guard.
Munchies is breathing heavily.
Munchies is looking for a sweep. Higgins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munchies is not content to let Higgins control the position.#SU#
Higgins decides to stand up. #TD#
Higgins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Munchies did well to prevent Higgins getting side control.
Munchies seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Higgins escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD#
Munchies tries to sprawl but Higgins drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Higgins is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Munchies is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Higgins! |
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