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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Higkiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Lycka!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lycka's knee momentarily.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a good low kick that Lycka was not able to check.
Lycka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Higkiko did well to prevent Lycka getting side control.
Higkiko is looking to escape.
Lycka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Higkiko tries to kick Lycka off but Lycka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lycka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Higkiko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lycka is looking for a kimura but Higkiko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lycka to get the leverage.
Lycka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lycka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lycka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hideki Higkiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Lycka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
letting Higkiko counter with a right hand.
Lycka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lycka wants to control but Higkiko is keeping him busy.
Lycka stops Higkiko from getting back to his feet.
Higkiko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lycka.
Lycka controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lycka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a good low kick that Lycka was not able to check.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lycka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higkiko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lycka has his takedown stuffed
letting Higkiko counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higkiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lycka looks winded!
Lycka looking to score a takedown here. Higkiko is defending well but Lycka drives through and ends up in Higkiko's guard.
Lycka stops Higkiko from standing up.
Lycka trying to control the position from guard on top but Higkiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lycka content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higkiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lycka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JJ Lycka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lycka fails with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with an inside leg kick.
Lycka fails with the takedown
enabling Higkiko to counter with a crisp jab.
Lycka with a poor takedown
and Higkiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hideki Higkiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Lycka.
Lycka fails with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Lycka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a head kick. That will keep Lycka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt
and Higkiko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lycka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higkiko scores with a decent looking hook.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Higkiko scores with a sloppy right hand. Lycka should have avoided that one.
Lycka is breathing heavily.
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 lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Higkiko has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Higkiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko counters with an outside leg kick.
Higkiko thuds his shin into the meat of Lycka's side.
Higkiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lycka can do to turn this around?
Higkiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Higkiko scores with a four punch combination!
Lycka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higkiko counters with a left and a right that stings Lycka.
Higkiko catches Lycka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hideki Higkiko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Higkiko cracks Lycka with an open hand slap.
Decent striking displayed by Higkiko there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lycka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higkiko counters with a nice leg kick.
Higkiko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lycka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higkiko counters with a nice uppercut.
Higkiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
JJ Lycka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lycka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Higkiko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lycka scrambles back to his feet.
Lycka shoots and misses
and Higkiko counters with a leg kick.
Higkiko lands with an uppercut that bounces Lycka off the cage and back into range.
Higkiko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Higkiko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
JJ Lycka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higkiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higkiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lycka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lycka fails with the takedown
and Higkiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higkiko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lycka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lycka 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 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higkiko lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko lands with a hook. Lycka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Higkiko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Higkiko 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.
Higkiko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt
and Higkiko counters with a thumping low kick.
Lycka misses with a takedown
and Higkiko counters with a straight right hand.
Higkiko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lycka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt
and Higkiko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higkiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Higkiko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lycka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higkiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higkiko is looking to slow Lycka down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Higkiko to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Higkiko does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lycka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Higkiko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lycka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higkiko counters with a nice uppercut.
Higkiko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higkiko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lycka with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lycka drops his hands momentarily and Higkiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higkiko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higkiko throws a leg kick which misses Lycka's front leg but catches the back leg as Lycka tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lycka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lycka misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideki Higkiko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Higkiko connects with a right hand. Lycka shakes it off.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lycka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Higkiko lands a head kick!
Lycka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Higkiko to counter with a crisp jab.
Hideki Higkiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Lycka.
Higkiko catches Lycka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higkiko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Higkiko cracks Lycka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higkiko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lycka's calf.
Lycka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a straight right hand.
Higkiko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lycka.
Hideki Higkiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Lycka with a poor takedown
and Higkiko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lycka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higkiko.
Lycka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higkiko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lycka. That did some damage!
Lycka misses with a takedown
and Higkiko counters with a stiff right hand.
Higkiko cracks Lycka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Higkiko cracks Lycka with an open hand slap.
Higkiko scores with a nice head shot.
Higkiko scores with a nice head shot.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higkiko connects with an inside leg kick.
Lycka with a poor takedown
and Higkiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lycka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lycka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higkiko thumps Lycka with a low kick.
Higkiko scores with a spinning back kick!
Higkiko delivers a nice body kick.
Lycka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lycka has his takedown stuffed
and Higkiko counters with a three punch combo that has Lycka backing up. Lycka nods at Higkiko to acknowledge the strikes.
Higkiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lycka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lycka misses with a takedown attempt
and Higkiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higkiko 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.
Higkiko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Higkiko cracks the inside of Lycka's front leg.
Higkiko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Higkiko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lycka fails with the takedown
and Higkiko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higkiko lands a nice shot that snaps Lycka's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higkiko - that will leave a mark!
Higkiko thumps Lycka with a low kick.
Higkiko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lycka fails with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higkiko thuds his shin into the meat of Lycka's side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Higkiko.
Lycka fails with the takedown
and Higkiko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lycka's knee momentarily.
Lycka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Higkiko lands.
Lycka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Higkiko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lycka 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higkiko lands a head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higkiko.
A head kick from Higkiko lands but Lycka takes it in his stride.
Lycka with a poor takedown
and Higkiko counters with an inside leg kick.
Higkiko connects with a right hand. Lycka shakes it off.
Higkiko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lycka takes a step back to recover.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lycka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Higkiko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Higkiko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higkiko.
Higkiko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lycka has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lycka walks into a jab.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Higkiko circles away easily
and Higkiko counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideki Higkiko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higkiko 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Hideki Higkiko!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Hideki Higkiko!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Hideki Higkiko!
Hideki Higkiko wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Hideki Higkiko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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