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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Kostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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197 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paco Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostov clinches up with Nichols and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichols.
Our sources have told us that Nichols has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nichols or not.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nichols is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
We've been informed that Kostov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kostov prevents Nichols from breaking the clinch.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Nichols controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichols can't break the clinch.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov has Nichols pressed against the ropes, preventing Nichols from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nichols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Nichols struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Nichols blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Nichols tries to break free but Kostov pushes him back against the ropes.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nichols manages to break the clinch.
Nichols throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Nichols loads up on a big right hand but Kostov slips the punch.
Kostov instigates a clinch.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov gets through Nichols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nichols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nichols wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Nichols's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov is leaning against Nichols and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nichols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Kostov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nichols circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Kostov scores with a shot to the body.
Kostov lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Nichols.
Kostov throws a right hand that Nichols ducks under and follows up with a left that Nichols also avoids with ease.
Kostov tries to clinch but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kostov.
Nichols clinches.
Nichols is trying to push Kostov away but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Nichols controls the action.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov prevents Nichols from breaking the clinch.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kostov on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Nichols wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
Nichols blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nichols blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov keeps control of Nichols as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostov is leaning against Nichols and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the ropes.
Kostov has Nichols pressed against the ropes, preventing Nichols from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols tries to circle away but Kostov has him pinned against the ropes.
Nichols can't break the clinch.
Nichols wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nichols blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nichols is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostov has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kostov lands a body punch.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nichols wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nichols tries to circle away but Kostov has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Kostov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nichols takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nichols connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostov. Kostov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kostov clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichols's elbow.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichols.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nichols wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nichols tries to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Nichols blocking some punches.
Kostov prevents Nichols from breaking the clinch.
Nichols wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicholss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nichols swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichols blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
Kostov tries to work over Nichols's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nichols wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov pushes Nichols back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichols can't break the clinch.
Nichols is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
Nichols working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Kostov.
That's two 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!
Nichols wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
Nichols blocking some punches.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Nichols is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostov has double underhooks.
Kostov gets through Nichols's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichols wants to break free but Kostov has control.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Paco Kostov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kostov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Kostov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kostov cracks a nice hook into Nichols's ribs.
Kostov closes the distance and clinches.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kostov.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
Kostov tries to work over Nichols's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols working aggressively here.
Nichols cracks Kostov with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Nichols's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nichols blocking some punches.
Kostov tries to work over Nichols's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kostov fails to land.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Nichols is trying to break free.
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Nichols tries to break free but Kostov pushes him back against the ropes.
Kostov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov prevents Nichols from breaking the clinch.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nichols wants to break free but Kostov has control.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov keeps control of Nichols as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichols.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the ropes.
Kostov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Kostov dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kostov misses with a few strikes there.
Scott Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nichols throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nichols lands with a nice combination. Kostov backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Paco Kostov has been cut.
Kostov scores with a shot to the body.
Kostov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nichols takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
Nichols throws a looping overhand right but Kostov ducks down to avoid it.
Kostov clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Nichols's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov tries to work over Nichols's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Paco Kostov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Nichols.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Kostov has him pressed against the ropes.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
Nichols can't break the clinch.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Nichols avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kostov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch but Kostov keeps him there for the moment.
Nichols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch but Kostov keeps him there for the moment.
Kostov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichols blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
A short right from Kostov.
Kostov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Kostov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kostov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Kostov!
An out of breath Paco Kostov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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