PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Nickmann (ranked 4651 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Bam (ranked 6853 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nickmann
vs
Bam

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Nickmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boom Bam!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickmann throws a combination. Bam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Boom Bam has been cut.
Bam fails with the takedown

and Nickmann counters by clinching up.
Bam tries to pull guard but Nickmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nickmann has clasped his hands together around Bam's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickmann off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickmann wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam doesn't have the hooks in and Nickmann manages to turn into his guard.
Nickmann controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nickmann uses it to pass to side control.
Bam is looking to reverse the position.
Bam is still trying to improve position.
Bam is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Bam is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickmann content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bam regains half guard.
Nickmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bam defending well though.

Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickmann pulls his head out easily.
Bam is staying active underneath Nickmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickmann controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickmann.
Nickmann content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Bam looking for subs from the bottom but Nickmann mounts him!
Bam is looking to improve his position but Nickmann isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickmann manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bam to take his back!
Nickmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bam on the ground.
Nickmann is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Nickmann looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Bam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bam keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickmann keeps control of the position easily here as Bam tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickmann throwing sloppy strikes.
Bam rolls, trying to escape but Nickmann keeps control of the position.
Bam breaks Nickmann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Bam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nickmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nickmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nickmann!

Bam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickmann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bam some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bam is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Nickmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boom Bam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nickmann closes the distance and clinches.
Nickmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bam can do to turn this around?
Nickmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bam's defenses.
Bam tries to pull guard but Nickmann won't allow it.

Nickmann pulls guard effortlessly.

Nickmann working for a triangle but Bam defends it easily.
Nickmann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickmann wants to sweep here but Bam controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickmann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickmann has escaped and now he's on top!

Bam working for a triangle but Nickmann defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bam working for a triangle but Nickmann defends it easily.
Nickmann scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickmann defends it easily.

Nickmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nickmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickmann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Bam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickmann passes into half guard.

Bam looking for submissions off his back.
Nickmann wants to pass to mount but Bam is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam is looking to improve his position.

Bam actively working from the bottom here.

Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickmann pulls his head out easily.
Bam is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickmann in particular looking to stall.
Nickmann tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bam.

Bam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bam actively working from the bottom here.
Nickmann wants to stand up but Bam has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickmann is pressing down on Bam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bam is holding on for now.

Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickmann pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Nickmann seems content to control.

Bam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickmann sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickmann tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bam.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Nickmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boom Bam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bam dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nickmann to keep the fight standing.

Nickmann pulls guard successfully.

Bam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickmann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickmann has escaped and now he's on top!

Bam working for a triangle but Nickmann defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickmann passes Bam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickmann slips a nice elbow through Bam's hands, connecting with Bam's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickmann throwing shots but Bam is blocking nicely.
Nickmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickmann's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Bam looking for submissions off his back.

Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickmann pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Nickmann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bam looking for submissions off his back.
Nickmann keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Bam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickmann pulls his head out easily.

Bam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bam has hold of Nickmann's hands but Nickmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Bam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickmann tries to stand and escape but Bam is controlling the position.
Nickmann prevents Bam from improving his position.
Bam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickmann.

Bam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickmann wants to free his trapped foot but Bam is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickmann pulls his head out easily.
Nickmann controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Bam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickmann pulls his head out easily.
Nickmann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bam controls his leg.
Nickmann not doing much here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nickmann closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Nickmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickmann 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Nickmann!
An out of breath Daniel Nickmann thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.