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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Killumanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Higkiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Killumanti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Higkiko!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killumanti moves out of range as Higkiko strikes.
Higkiko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Killumanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higkiko counters with a nice leg kick.
Higkiko throws a head kick but Killumanti moves out of range.
Higkiko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killumanti.
Higkiko lands with a nice body kick.
Killumanti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killumanti blocks a head kick by Higkiko.
Killumanti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Higkiko tries a low kick but Killumanti avoids it.
Higkiko misses with a straight right.
Higkiko throws a front kick aimed at Killumanti's knee but Killumanti avoids it well.
Higkiko throws a leg kick
and Killumanti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killumanti moves out of range of the body kick from Higkiko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higkiko lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killumanti misses with a wild combination.
Killumanti scores with a jab. Higkiko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higkiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killumanti throws out a loose jab but Higkiko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higkiko connects with a high kick.
Higkiko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killumanti checks it well.
Higkiko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hideki Higkiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killumanti looks to land a left hand but Higkiko moved out of range nicely.
Higkiko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Higkiko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Killumanti is looking to counter the offense by Higkiko and move into the clinch.
Higkiko throws the kick towards the body but Killumanti avoids it.
Killumanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Higkiko manages to circle out of the way.
Higkiko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Killumanti.
Killumanti is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Higkiko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Higkiko missing with a left hand there. Killumanti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killumanti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higkiko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Killumanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Higkiko misses.
Killumanti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higkiko flicks out a counter leg kick but Killumanti steps away.
Killumanti tests Higkiko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higkiko looks to throw a body kick
enabling Killumanti to counter with a crisp jab.
Higkiko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killumanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higkiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killumanti.
Higkiko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killumanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killumanti.
A punch combination from Killumanti misses.
Higkiko throws a body kick that misses.
Killumanti avoids the head kick by Higkiko.
Killumanti tries to clinch but Higkiko is having none of it.
Killumanti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Killumanti does no damage.
Higkiko is looking to land body kicks.
Higkiko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Killumanti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higkiko throws a hook but Killumanti avoids it easily.
Killumanti blocks the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Higkiko 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 Killumanti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killumanti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Higkiko misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti throws a right and a left that Higkiko avoids nicely.
Killumanti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killumanti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Higkiko tries to bum rush Killumanti with a series of wild strikes but Killumanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killumanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killumanti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higkiko connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higkiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Killumanti misses the target.
Higkiko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killumanti's head backwards.
Higkiko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Higkiko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Killumanti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higkiko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Higkiko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killumanti slips a jab from Higkiko.
Killumanti is looking to counter the offense by Higkiko and move into the clinch.
Higkiko throws a wild body kick that Killumanti sees coming a mile off.
As Higkiko tries to get set, Killumanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Higkiko manages to avoid the attempt.
Killumanti moves out of range of the body kick from Higkiko.
Higkiko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killumanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higkiko.
Higkiko looks to land a combination but Killumanti avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Higkiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killumanti is looking to counter punch.
Higkiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Higkiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killumanti misses the shot to the body.
Higkiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Killumanti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higkiko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higkiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killumanti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higkiko thinking.
Higkiko throws a leg kick but Killumanti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killumanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killumanti is looking to counter the offense by Higkiko and move into the clinch.
Higkiko takes a swing at Killumanti's ribcage but misses.
Killumanti avoids the body shot from Higkiko.
Killumanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Higkiko manages to circle out of the way.
Killumanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higkiko.
Oooooh!!! Killumanti has knocked Higkiko down with a huge combo! Killumanti steps away and waves a wobbly Higkiko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Killumanti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higkiko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higkiko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killumanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Higkiko is rocked!
Higkiko keeps the fight on the outside.
Killumanti misses with a wild body shot.
Killumanti throws a series of punches but Higkiko avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higkiko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Killumanti.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killumanti!
Higkiko is still on wobbly legs! Can Killumanti finish him?
Higkiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Higkiko seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti misses with a right hand
and Higkiko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Higkiko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Higkiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Killumanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hideki Higkiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higkiko misses with an uppercut
and Killumanti counters with a stiff right hand.
Killumanti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higkiko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Killumanti misses.
A jab from Killumanti misses.
Killumanti wants to clinch.
Don Killumanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killumanti misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Higkiko's hands.
Higkiko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Higkiko throws a jab when Killumanti was well out of range.
A slow jab from Higkiko misses its intended target.
Higkiko lands a front kick.
Higkiko throws a head kick but Killumanti moves out of range.
Killumanti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Higkiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killumanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Higkiko manages to circle out of the way.
Higkiko throws a head kick but Killumanti moves out of range.
Killumanti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higkiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Killumanti.
Killumanti is looking for a counter combo.
Higkiko throws a lazy right hand but Killumanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higkiko loads up on a big right hand but Killumanti slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higkiko.
Higkiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Killumanti.
Higkiko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killumanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higkiko.
Killumanti throws a hook to the side of Higkiko's head but Higkiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higkiko lands with a nice body kick.
Higkiko misses with a kick to the body
and Killumanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Higkiko.
Higkiko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Higkiko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Killumanti will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Higkiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higkiko connects with a nice looking jab.
Killumanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Higkiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killumanti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Higkiko misses with a combination
and Killumanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higkiko connects with a leg kick. Killumanti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Higkiko loads up on a big right hand but Killumanti slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higkiko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higkiko avoids the body shot from Killumanti.
The crowd cheers as Killumanti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Higkiko doesn't seem phased though.
Higkiko tries a low kick but Killumanti avoids it.
Killumanti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko misses with a leg kick
and Killumanti counters with a nice body shot.
Higkiko misses with a hook to the body
and Killumanti counters with a crisp one two that drops Higkiko! Killumanti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Higkiko to his feet! Higkiko is in big trouble!
Higkiko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killumanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Killumanti lands a nice looking body shot.
Killumanti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Higkiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killumanti.
Higkiko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killumanti's calf.
Killumanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higkiko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killumanti throws a shot to the body.
Higkiko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killumanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killumanti ducks under a wild hook from Higkiko.
Killumanti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Killumanti connects with a looping right hand.
Higkiko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Higkiko thows a leg kick but Killumanti checks it
and Killumanti counters with a left to the body.
Higkiko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killumanti moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Killumanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killumanti tries to bum rush Higkiko with a series of wild strikes but Higkiko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higkiko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Killumanti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higkiko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higkiko. Killumanti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higkiko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killumanti throws a big counter combination but Higkiko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Higkiko misses with the body kick
and Killumanti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higkiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Higkiko throws a leg kick which misses Killumanti's front leg but catches the back leg as Killumanti tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Higkiko misses the target.
Killumanti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killumanti slips a jab and a cross from Higkiko.
Killumanti cracks Higkiko with a good jab.
Higkiko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higkiko avoids the body shot from Killumanti.
Killumanti scores with a nice right hand.
Killumanti jabs Higkiko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Higkiko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Killumanti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higkiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Killumanti.
Killumanti connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko tries to score with a low kick but Killumanti moves his leg out of the way.
Killumanti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higkiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Killumanti.
Killumanti moves out of range of the body kick.
Higkiko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Killumanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Higkiko throws a leg kick but Killumanti checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higkiko throws a head kick that misses.
Killumanti is looking to counter punch.
Higkiko misses with a low kick as Killumanti jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Killumanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killumanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Higkiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higkiko throws a wild body kick that Killumanti sees coming a mile off.
Killumanti avoids the head kick by Higkiko.
Killumanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Higkiko throws a push kick but Killumanti slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Don Killumanti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Higkiko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Higkiko.
Higkiko throws a hook but Killumanti avoids it easily.
Killumanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Higkiko.
Killumanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higkiko.
Higkiko is looking to chop away at Killumanti's legs.
Higkiko throws a hook but Killumanti avoids it easily.
Higkiko misses with a head kick.
Higkiko throws a looping overhand right but Killumanti ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killumanti throws a looping overhand right but Higkiko ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Higkiko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Higkiko misses.
Higkiko throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Killumanti to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killumanti dips to his left and cracks Higkiko with an uppercut!
Higkiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killumanti dodges the punch combination from Higkiko.
Killumanti misses with a wild combination.
Killumanti misses with a hook.
Higkiko misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Killumanti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higkiko blocks a jab.
Higkiko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Higkiko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killumanti's sensitive parts.
Higkiko throws an overhand right that lands on Killumanti's shoulder, as Killumanti tries to avoid the shot.
Higkiko misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killumanti is out of range and Higkiko settles back down.
Killumanti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Higkiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higkiko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higkiko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Higkiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killumanti is looking to counter punch.
Higkiko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Higkiko walks into a jab.
Killumanti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killumanti slips a jab from Higkiko.
Higkiko lands with a hook. Killumanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Higkiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killumanti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Higkiko! Killumanti lets Higkiko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Killumanti drops Higkiko with a big left hand! Higkiko is injured, injured bad! Killumanti jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Killumanti!
Don Killumanti retains his lightweight title!
Don Killumanti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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