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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Higgins (ranked 1432 p4p, 832 weight class) and Tank Tribute (ranked 89 p4p, 37 weight class). Tribute has chosen tank abbot tribute as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tribute gets a clinch.
Tribute blocks a body shot from Higgins.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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