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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Higginbotham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swag Boi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swag Boi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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144 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Higginbotham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Swag Boi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higginbotham.
Boi misses with a takedown attempt
and Higginbotham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Higginbotham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boi keeping full guard, as Higginbotham tries to pass.
Boi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boi has his foot on Higginbotham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Higginbotham works his way back into a safe position though.
Higginbotham looking to pass the guard.
Boi keeping moving, preventing Higginbotham from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boi controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higginbotham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higginbotham trying to control the position from guard on top but Boi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dave Higginbotham has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Higginbotham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boi shoots in and drives through. Higginbotham sprawls well.
Higginbotham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higginbotham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boi defends it well.
Boi wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham is trying to control the action in half guard but Boi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Higginbotham passes Boi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Higginbotham is trying to control the action in half guard but Boi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Higginbotham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boi is trying to maintain the position but Higginbotham is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higginbotham wants to free his trapped foot but Boi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Higginbotham pulls his head out easily.
Higginbotham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Higginbotham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Higginbotham looking to finish with strikes here!
Higginbotham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Higginbotham get's back to his feet.
Higginbotham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Higginbotham circles away.
Dave Higginbotham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swag Boi.
Boi tries to close the distance and clinch but Higginbotham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boi shoots in for a double leg but Higginbotham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boi has a takedown stuffed.
Boi looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham shoots in and bounces Boi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boi keeping moving, preventing Higginbotham from controlling successfully.
Boi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Boi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Higginbotham trying to control but Boi is working from the bottom.
Higginbotham slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham moves into full mount! Boi won't be happy about that!
Higginbotham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boi is looking to escape.
Higginbotham throwing strikes here but Boi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Higginbotham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boi is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham has hold of Boi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Higginbotham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boi is looking to escape.
Boi blocking the ground and pound.
Higginbotham trying to control but Boi is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham is working for a guillotine from mount but Boi frees his head quite easily.
Higginbotham avoids the attempt from Boi to control.
Boi is looking to improve his position but Higginbotham isn't that keen on the idea.
Higginbotham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boi has his hands clasped together but Higginbotham breaks the hold and Boi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Higginbotham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Higginbotham!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
34% |
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