PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Nichols
vs
Razor

191 cm
21
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Cage Star

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Razor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols slaps away a takedown attempt from Razor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Nichols.
Nichols connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Razor is predictable there

and Nichols holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Razor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nichols lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Razor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nichols just stands there and leans against the cage.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Razor.
Razor tries for a takedown but Nichols manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Nichols.
Our sources have told us that Nichols has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nichols landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razors head.
Razor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nichols to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols lands a hook that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor blocks a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Razor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nichols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Razors head.
Razor throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichols.
Razor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
Razor misses with a knee strike.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor being controlled against the cage.
Nichols lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Sid Razor has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nichols is working Razor over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razor wants to take the fight to the mat but Nichols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Razor is looking to control Nichols's arms but Nichols gets an underhook and turns him. Now Razor has his back to the cage.
Razor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razor wants to take the fight to the mat but Nichols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Razor looks winded!
Nichols gets underhooks to prevent Razor's takedown attempt.
Razor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nichols prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Nichols on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols digs a right hand into Razor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Razor's gas tank.
Nichols lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Razor.
Nichols working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nichols lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nichols lands a body punch.
Nichols lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nichols after a bit of a struggle.
Nichols putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Razor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Nichols creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Razor's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A short body shot lands from Nichols as the two fighters clinch.
Razor wants to break free but Nichols has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Razor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nichols just stands there and leans against the cage.
Razor takes a shot to the head.
Nichols prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Nichols - that landed with a thud.
Nichols stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nichols working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Razor has Nichols pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nichols manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nichols lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good body shot from Nichols.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Nichols dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Razor's cut.
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.

Nichols scores with a hook.
Razor closes the distance and clinches up with Nichols, looking for a takedown. Razor pushes Nichols against the cage but Nichols circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Razor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nichols.
Nichols is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nichols scores with a nice strike.
Razor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Razor fails with the takedown
and Nichols counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Razor darts in looking for a takedown but Nichols gets double underhooks and turns Razor into the cage.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Razor.
Nichols is working Razor over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nichols.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nichols lands an elbow just above Razor 's eye.
Nichols is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Razor prevents a body shot from Nichols.
Razor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nichols.
Nichols lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Nichols creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Razor's defenses.
Razor is trying to break the clinch but Nichols has him pressed against the cage.
Razor tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Razor back against the cage.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichols slows down the pace here.
Razor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nichols on the inside.
Nichols stops a takedown attempt from Razor.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Razor jumps guard but Nichols stands there with Razor around his waist. Razor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Razor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichols misses with a punch to the body.
Razor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichols lands a left hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Nichols putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Razor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nichols lands with a left to the head.
Nichols lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nichols.
Razor takes a shot to the head.
Nichols scores with a knee to the head.
Benjamin Nichols has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nichols stalling.
Razor tries to score a body lock takedown but Nichols shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nichols is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razor can do to turn this around?
Nichols lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Razor is trying to break free.
Nichols is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Nichols.
Nichols is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nichols works on Razor's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichols lands a left hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
Razor tries to score a body lock takedown but Nichols shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Nichols pushes Razor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Razor backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Razor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nichols avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Nichols.
Razor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nichols using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Nichols dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid Razor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Razor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nichols avoids it really well and circles away.
Nichols moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Razor ducks right into an uppercut from Nichols.
Nichols jabs Razor right on the nose. Razor blinks but takes it well.
Nichols throws a series of strikes that have Razor backpedaling.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nichols thuds his right hand into Razor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nichols cracks Razor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nichols bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Razor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nichols feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Razor's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichols scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nichols.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols lands a head kick. Razor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab, jab by Nichols - just one landing.
Razor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nichols counters with a left to the body.
Nichols turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Razor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Razor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nichols.
Nichols moves out of range as Razor strikes.
Nichols fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Razor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nichols lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Nichols tenderised Razor's leg. Razor is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Razor momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nichols.
Nichols scores with a spinning back kick!
Razor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nichols.
Benjamin Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nichols - that will leave a mark!
Razor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sid Razor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichols works Razor's body with a nice hook.
Nichols lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nichols dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Razor. That did some damage!
Razor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nichols to score with a decent uppercut.
Razor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Razor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Razor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Razor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Razor has a takedown stuffed.
Nichols connects with a body shot that sends Razor's belly button to the back.
Nichols scoring well with a low kick there.
Nichols lands a leg kick that knocks Razor off balance momentarily.
Nichols chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nichols scores with a crisp jab that stopped Razor in his tracks.
A left lands for Nichols.
Razor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nichols.
Razor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Nichols moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichols lands an elbow that stopped Razor in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Nichols.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nichols.
Razor is working for takedown but Nichols is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Razor.
Nichols gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nichols landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nichols gets through Razor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichols.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichols is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Nichols.
Nichols slows down the pace here.
Sid Razor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nichols 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Nichols!
A victorious Benjamin Nichols thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.