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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Higginbotham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dantas (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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144 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Dantas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higginbotham stuffs the takedown.
Higginbotham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dantas keeping moving, preventing Higginbotham from controlling successfully.
Higginbotham controlling from the top position.
Dantas looking to control.
Dantas keeping moving, preventing Higginbotham from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Higginbotham just wasn't active enough.
Dantas fails with the takedown.
Dantas goes for a double leg but Higginbotham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Higginbotham continues to drive forward.
Dave Higginbotham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginbotham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dantas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Higginbotham missing with strikes from the back.
Higginbotham throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Higginbotham really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dantas.
Higginbotham wants to control but Dantas is keeping busy.
Dantas wants to escape the position.
Higginbotham is persistently looking for the submission but Dantas is defending it well.
Higginbotham is looking for the choke from the back position but Dantas is controlling his hands well.
Higginbotham is trying to stick to Dantas's back but Dantas is turning into Higginbotham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Higginbotham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dantas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higginbotham wants to sweep but no luck.
Higginbotham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas postures up and lands a big shot to Higginbotham's brow.
Dantas throwing strikes but missing.
Dantas trying to control the position from guard on top but Higginbotham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higginbotham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dantas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Dantas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dantas trying to control but Higginbotham is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Dantas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Higginbotham stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Higginbotham as he avoids it easily.
Jose Dantas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantas shoots in but Higginbotham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dantas misses with a takedown attempt
and Higginbotham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Higginbotham stuffs the takedown.
Dantas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Higginbotham counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dantas looks winded!
Higginbotham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Higginbotham throwing shots but Dantas is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham moves nicely into side control.
Dantas can't do much from the bottom here.
Higginbotham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higginbotham tries to advance to mount but Dantas denies him.
Dantas gets back to half guard.
Dantas trying to control from the bottom.
Dantas is trying is best to control the position here.
Higginbotham wants to free his trapped foot but Dantas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dantas works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas trying to keep a closed guard but Higginbotham is proving a slippery customer.
Dantas looking for a sweep. Not yet Dantas, not yet.
Higginbotham looking to pass the guard.
Higginbotham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dantas looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Higginbotham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dantas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dantas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higginbotham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dantas's half guard.
Higginbotham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Higginbotham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dantas is trying to control but can't.
Dantas won't allow Higginbotham to pass to mount.
Dantas is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higginbotham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Higginbotham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dantas sees it coming and defends easily.
Higginbotham working Dantas over with strikes.
Higginbotham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Higginbotham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dantas wants to control but Higginbotham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dantas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Higginbotham looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Higginbotham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dantas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Higginbotham wants to free his trapped foot but Dantas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dantas tries to roll over but Higginbotham keeps him under control.
Higginbotham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dantas sees it coming and defends easily.
Higginbotham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dantas.
Higginbotham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Higginbotham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dantas wants to sweep here but Higginbotham controlling him for the moment.
Higginbotham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantas working a defensive guard but Higginbotham manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dantas prevents Higginbotham from improving position.
Higginbotham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas is looking to reverse the position.
Higginbotham in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dantas is looking to regain half guard here but Higginbotham keeps moving and retains side control.
Higginbotham trying to control the position but Dantas is working away.
Higginbotham is really struggling to control Dantas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Higginbotham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas can't do much from the bottom here.
Higginbotham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Higginbotham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dantas sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Higginbotham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Higginbotham dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Higginbotham fails to land with a series of punches.
Dantas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higginbotham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dantas!
Dantas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Higginbotham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Higginbotham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dantas!
Higginbotham wants to finish this one by submission but Dantas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Higginbotham.
Dantas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dave Higginbotham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Higginbotham throwing shots but Dantas is blocking nicely.
Higginbotham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higginbotham sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas tries to reverse the position but Higginbotham maintains control.
Dantas regains half guard.
Higginbotham is looking to take a break and control but Dantas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dantas is in trouble now - Higginbotham has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Higginbotham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Higginbotham wants to control the pace but Dantas is squirming around nicely.
Dantas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Higginbotham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dantas is looking to escape.
Higginbotham working for a guillotine from mount but Dantas is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Higginbotham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dantas wants to hold on but Higginbotham pushes him away.
Dantas can't escape the position.
Higginbotham tries to control but Dantas wriggling away.
Dantas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Higginbotham.
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!
Higginbotham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dantas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dantas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dantas blocking the ground and pound.
Higginbotham content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Higginbotham throws some wild stikes that Dantas manages to avoid easily.
Dantas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Higginbotham is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Higginbotham misses with an uppercut. Dantas saw that one coming.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higginbotham sprawls well. Higginbotham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Dantas avoids the body shot from Higginbotham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higginbotham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dantas shoots in and drives through. Higginbotham sprawls well.
Dave Higginbotham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Dantas.
Dantas with a poor takedown
and Higginbotham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dantas's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dantas keeping moving, preventing Higginbotham from controlling successfully.
Dantas is looking for a triangle but Higginbotham pushes his legs off easily.
Higginbotham is looking to work some ground and pound but Dantas has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higginbotham pushing down on Dantas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Higginbotham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jose Dantas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Higginbotham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dantas is refusing to be controlled, as Higginbotham sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Higginbotham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higginbotham 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Higginbotham!
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RATING
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