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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Higgers (ranked 4640 p4p, 3370 weight class) and Momo Baki (ranked 375 p4p, 331 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Higgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Momo Baki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Higgers swings for the body but Baki moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Higgers as Baki shoots in.
Higgers really is a fat lump.
Higgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Baki.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Higgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baki avoids it.
Higgers keeps control of Baki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Higgers manages to break the clinch.
Baki cracks Higgers with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baki throws a head kick that Higgers semi-blocks.
Baki moves in looking to clinch but Higgers pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgers misses with a wild combination.
As Higgers backs off Baki throws a huge counter combo but Higgers manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baki fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baki. That's going to slow Higgers down.
Baki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Higgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgers is looking for a counter combo.
Higgers fails to land with a series of punches.
Baki drives through and clinches with Higgers against the cage.
Higgers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baki manages to break the clinch.
Higgers misses with a two punch combination.
Baki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Higgers does no damage.
Higgers looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nate Higgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
You can see the frustration on Higgers's face as Baki controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgers wants to control but Baki postures up.
Higgers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baki moves into full mount!
Baki looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgers is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Baki has taken his back!
Higgers tries to roll but Baki sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baki controlling from the back.
Baki working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baki keeps control of the position easily here as Higgers tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baki is hanging on to Higgers's back as he tries to escape.
Higgers trying to get back to his feet but Baki is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Baki controlling the positon.
Higgers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Momo Baki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Higgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Baki to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgers misses with a two punch combination.
Baki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgers.
Baki sizes up Higgers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Higgers swivels and escapes.
Baki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higgers.
We've been informed that Baki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Higgers misses.
Baki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baki swinging wildly here.
Baki lands with a right hand.
Higgers tries to move into range but Baki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baki pushes Higgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Baki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baki is trying to break the clinch but Higgers is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgers tries to circle away but Baki has him pinned against the cage.
Higgers trying to land knees to the body.
Baki manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Higgers. Beautiful body shot.
Nate Higgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baki with a nice cross.
Baki scores with a hook to the body. Higgers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Higgers. Beautiful body shot.
Baki dodges the punch combination from Higgers.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Baki.
Baki digs a good body shot into Higgers's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baki works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baki scores with a three punch combo!
Some bone on bone action there as Higgers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baki takes the fight into the clinch.
Baki manages to break the clinch.
Baki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Higgers. No joy for Baki on that attempt.
Momo Baki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Baki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Higgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Momo Baki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baki passes to full mount!
Baki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baki prevents Higgers from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baki controlling his opponent.
Higgers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Momo Baki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgers's guard.
Higgers wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgers is looking to stand up but Baki isn't so interested in that idea.
Higgers has his foot on Baki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baki works his way back into a safe position though.
Baki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baki works over Higgers's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baki.
Baki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Higgers misses with a wild body shot.
Baki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Baki.
Baki fails to land the takedown.
Baki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baki tries to bum rush Higgers with a series of wild strikes but Higgers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Higgers misses with a wild body shot.
Baki throws a series of punches but Higgers moves out of range.
Baki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Higgers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baki circles away quickly and effectively.
Baki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgers. Baki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momo Baki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baki.
Baki dives in and scores a takedown into Higgers's guard.
Baki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Higgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Higgers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baki is in close to Higgers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Higgers slips a jab and a cross from Baki.
Baki dives in for a single leg takedown but Higgers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nate Higgers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momo Baki.
Baki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Higgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baki circles away quickly and effectively.
Baki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgers was covering up waiting for the punch and Baki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nate Higgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momo Baki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momo Baki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baki 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Momo Baki!
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RATING
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