PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Higkiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki Higkiko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elliot Stabler's chin.

Higkiko
vs
Stabler

172 cm
26
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Higkiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higkiko misses with a body shot.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elliot Stabler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stabler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stabler blocks a jab.
Stabler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Higkiko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stabler throws a jab when Higkiko was well out of range.
Stabler shoots in for a double leg but Higkiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stabler misses with a hook. Higkiko ducked under it nicely.
Stabler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHigkiko.
Stabler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higkiko. Stabler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higkiko scores with a nice strike.
Higkiko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stabler throws a shot from downtown. Higkiko moves away and avoids it.
Stabler takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Higkiko connects with a nice looking jab.
Higkiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stabler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hideki Higkiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higkiko sprawls well. Higkiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stabler gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Higkiko.
It looks like Higkiko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Higkiko moves away from the strike by Stabler.
Higkiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higkiko scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Higkiko.
Nice shot lands for Higkiko.
Higkiko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stabler's calf.
Higkiko lands a jab.
Higkiko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Higkiko scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Higkiko!
Stabler goes for a double leg but Higkiko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Higkiko continues to drive forward.
Hideki Higkiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Higkiko ducks under a wild hook from Stabler.
Stabler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Higkiko tries to avoid it but Stabler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Higkiko to the ground. Higkiko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Higkiko lands a nice hook to Stabler's body. Stabler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higkiko lunges at Stabler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stabler's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stabler's hands.
Higkiko misses with an uppercut. Stabler saw that one coming.
Stabler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Higkiko swivels and escapes.
Higkiko throws a good cross that connects.
Stabler misses the jab.
Higkiko throws a big counter combination but Stabler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Higkiko defending well as Stabler loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Higkiko coming out on top.
Stabler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higkiko.
Stabler misses with a hook. Higkiko ducked under it nicely.
Higkiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stabler.
Higkiko cracks the inside of Stabler's front leg.
Higkiko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stabler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stabler.
Higkiko misses with a straight right.
Higkiko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stabler takes one to the side of the head.
Higkiko is looking to slow Stabler down with leg kicks.
Stabler slips under a jab.
Higkiko throws out a loose jab but Stabler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higkiko throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Stabler misses.
Higkiko throws a series of punches but Stabler moves out of range.
Stabler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Higkiko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Higkiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Higkiko catches Stabler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higkiko misses with a looping left.
Stabler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Higkiko lands a really nice looking cross but Stabler seems unphased.
Stabler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higkiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stabler can do to turn this around?
Stabler misses with a right hand
and Higkiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Higkiko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stabler's sensitive parts.
Stabler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higkiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stabler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Higkiko throws a big counter combination but Stabler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stabler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higkiko. Stabler shrugs it off though.
Higkiko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Higkiko.
Stabler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Higkiko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stabler missing with a left hand there. Higkiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stabler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higkiko.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Stabler throws an overhand right that lands on Higkiko's shoulder, as Higkiko tries to avoid the shot.
Higkiko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higkiko.
Stabler looks to land a left hand but Higkiko moved out of range nicely.
Higkiko is looking to counter punch.
Stabler throws an off balance right hand
and Higkiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higkiko lands a front kick.
Stabler misses with an uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Higkiko lands with a hook. Stabler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabler.
As Stabler backs away, Higkiko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stabler misses with a straight left.
Higkiko throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stabler throws a poor cross that misses
and Higkiko counters with a nice body kick.
Higkiko lands a leg kick that knocks Stabler off balance momentarily.
Higkiko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Higkiko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stabler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higkiko misses with a hook. Stabler ducked under it nicely.
Stabler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Higkiko.
Higkiko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Higkiko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko lunges at Stabler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stabler's hand.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higkiko catches Stabler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stabler 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.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Higkiko as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higkiko.
Stabler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Higkiko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stabler.
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Higkiko is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, Higkiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Hideki Higkiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
Higkiko blocks a jab.
It looked like Higkiko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higkiko throws a big shot that misses.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Higkiko misses with a wild body shot.
Stabler throws a jab when Higkiko was well out of range.
Higkiko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Higkiko.
Higkiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stabler loads up on a big right hand but Higkiko slips the punch.
Stabler misses with an uppercut.
Higkiko misses with a straight left.
Stabler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Higkiko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stabler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stabler misses with a straight right.
Stabler throws a lazy uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Higkiko dominated that second round.
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!

Higkiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stabler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Higkiko misses with an uppercut. Stabler saw that one coming.
Higkiko with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Higkiko.
Stabler misses with a right hand
and Higkiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stabler tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hideki Higkiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Higkiko scores with a four punch combination!
Stabler looks to land a right hand but Higkiko moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higkiko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Higkiko thuds his shin into the meat of Stabler's side.
Higkiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stabler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higkiko lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higkiko scores with a hook to the body. Stabler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stabler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Higkiko is fending him off so far but Stabler persists. Nope, Higkiko circles away and we're back to standing.
Higkiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higkiko misses with a head kick.
Higkiko throws a shot from downtown. Stabler moves away and avoids it.
Higkiko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stabler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higkiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higkiko.
Stabler walks into a jab.
Stabler 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.
Higkiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stabler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler misses with an uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higkiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stabler.
Higkiko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Stabler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higkiko throws a big counter combination but Stabler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crunch! Higkiko slams his shin into Stabler's torso.
Stabler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Higkiko slips under a jab from Stabler.
Higkiko misses with a double jab.
Stabler with the counter takedown but Higkiko avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Stabler.
Higkiko clobbers Stabler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stabler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higkiko. Higkiko obviously looking to wear him down.
Higkiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Stabler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Higkiko.
Higkiko slips a jab from Stabler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stabler throws a big shot that misses.
Higkiko slips under a jab.
Higkiko throws a leg kick which misses Stabler's front leg but catches the back leg as Stabler tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Higkiko.
Higkiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stabler ducks under a wild hook from Higkiko.
Higkiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stabler.
Higkiko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Stabler.
Higkiko misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler throws a jab when Higkiko was well out of range.
Higkiko misses with a double jab.
Stabler throws a lazy uppercut
and Higkiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Stabler tries to move into range but Higkiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Higkiko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stabler drops his hands momentarily and Higkiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stabler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Higkiko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stabler throws an off balance right hand
and Higkiko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Higkiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stabler.
Stabler throws a lazy uppercut
and Higkiko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stabler shoots in but Higkiko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Higkiko misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Higkiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higkiko 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideki Higkiko!