Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons jabs at Nicolas's body.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mapinguari Guerreiro in the buildup to the fight.
Nicolas throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons punishes Nicolas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Nicolas tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicolas swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Nicolas's midsection.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick. #KD2#
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Nicolas! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fitzsimmons lands a couple of digs.
Fitzsimmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nicolas's guard.
Fitzsimmons thows a huge punch but Nicolas dodges it nicely.
Fitzsimmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nicolas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicolas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Fitzsimmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzsimmons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzsimmons drops an elbow to the side of Nicolas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Fitzsimmons decides to return to a standing position.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Nicolas off balance momentarily.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nicolas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.#R2#
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nicolas thinking.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons catches Nicolas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Nicolas's head back. #KD2#
Fitzsimmons catches Nicolas napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Nicolas to the canvas! #ROC2#Nicolas is rocked!
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nicolas covers up, he's hurt! Fitzsimmons keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fitzsimmons and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fitzsimmons can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
An out of breath Sol Fitzsimmons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 445: Knox v Gonza
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nicolas enables Nilsen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nicolas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nilsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nicolas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicolas tries to get out of the position.
Nilsen wants to free his trapped foot but Nicolas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nilsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen moves into full mount! Nicolas won't be happy about that!
Nicolas wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T1#
Nilsen tries to keep control of the position but Nicolas is staying busy.
Nilsen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nicolas.#SUB2#
Nicolas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Nicolas fending off the submission attempt from Nilsen. #T2##SUB2#
Nilsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nicolas wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Nilsen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nicolas escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Nilsen tries to roll over but Nicolas keeps him under control.#T3#
Nicolas content to control rather than advance.
Nilsen trying to control from the bottom.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Nicolas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Nicolas is controlling well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nilsen wants to control but Nicolas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nilsen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nilsen working for a triangle but Nicolas defends it easily.
Our spies down at at EFC Gym inform us that Nilsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicolas stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Nilsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Nicolas gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the ropes.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolas connects with a nice looking jab.
Nicolas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Nicolas.
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas lands with a hook. Nilsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nilsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range. #T2#
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nilsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard.
Nilsen stalling.
Nilsen wants to control but Nicolas is keeping him busy. #T3#
Still in half guard, Nilsen seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Nicolas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Both fighters circling a little - Nicolas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nilsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Nilsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas throws a right hand that Nilsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsen also avoids with ease.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nilsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nilsen feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nilsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Nicolas circles away easily
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.#T1##TD2#
Nilsen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Nicolas is keeping the position.
Nicolas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nilsen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Nicolas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Nicolas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nilsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicolas has managed to get both his arms back between Nilsen's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Nilsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nicolas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nicolas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nicolas postures up. #SUB2#
Nilsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicolas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for subs off his back but Nicolas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nilsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicolas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicolas's back!
Dennis Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Nicolas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to keep control of the position but Nicolas is staying busy.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nilsen keeps control of the position easily here as Nicolas tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Nicolas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Nilsen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nicolas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilsen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dennis Nilsen.
I think Nilsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Nilsen!
A very excited looking Dennis Nilsen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicolas tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Cooke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cooke jabs at Nicolas's body.
Cooke scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Cooke defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Nicolas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cooke scores with a four punch combination!
Cooke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there.
Donk. Nicolas catches Cooke right on the button with a cross.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke cracks Nicolas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Cooke scores with a hook.
Nicolas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cooke scores with a jab. Nicolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Good exchange - Cooke coming out on top.
Nicolas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooke.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke.
Cooke moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicolas misses.#T3#
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicolas moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooke lands a jab.
Cooke lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Cooke slips a jab from Nicolas.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicolas at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Cooke walks into a jab.
Cooke scores with a three punch combo!
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a series of strikes that have Nicolas backpedaling.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cooke swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cooke cracks Nicolas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Cooke does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Cooke lands a head shot.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Nicolas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooke.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Cooke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a head kick but Nicolas moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Cooke - just one landing.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cooke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cooke swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nicolas moves forwards but Cooke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooke misses its target.
Cooke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Cooke.
Cooke lands with a hook. Nicolas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke throws a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cooke's knee momentarily.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Nicolas moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicolas misses.
Cooke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Cooke.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Nicolas moved out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cooke lands with an overhand left.
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Cooke backing away here, and Nicolas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cooke misses with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a body kick that misses.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke is looking to chop away at Nicolas's legs.
A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooke throws a series of strikes that have Nicolas backpedaling.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke lands a nice looking body kick.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Nicolas's head back.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Cooke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nicolas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas scores with a hook.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Cooke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Cooke.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Cooke avoids a kick to the body.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nicolas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooke is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke connects with a jab.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Cooke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Nicolas was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Edmond vs Torsten
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Dean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dean pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nicolas back to the cage. Dean follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Dean looks to land a combination. Nicolas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range.
Dean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Dean misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Nicolas.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
William Ralph Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A head kick misses from Dean.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the body from Nicolas misses
and Dean counters with a series of strikes. Nicolas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good leg kick by Dean.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Nicolas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicolas! But no joy.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dean cracks Nicolas with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Dean.
Nice cross by Nicolas.#T2#
Nicolas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicolas.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dean connects with an inside leg kick.
Dean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean jabs at Nicolas's body.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Nicolas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Dean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dean's head.
Dean misses with a few strikes there.
Nicolas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dean counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicolas's knee momentarily.#T3#
Dean throws a leg kick which misses Nicolas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicolas tries to avoid it.
Nicolas swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
Dean lands with a cross.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Dean counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dean throws a shot to the body.
Dean looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Dean does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
Dean throws a big counter combination but Nicolas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicolas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Nicolas avoids a kick to the body.
Nicolas misses with a hook. Dean ducked under it nicely.
Dean is looking for a counter combo.
Dean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dean.
Nicolas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dean lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dean blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Dean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dean's head backwards.
Dean misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas slips under a jab.#T1#
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dean shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nicolas eats them both and turns towards Dean to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#That has opened up Harold Nicolas's cut even more.
Nicolas tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas connects with a jab.
Dean avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dean misses with the combination.
Nicolas thumps Dean with a low kick.
Dean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Dean is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nicolas misses with a combination
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Nicolas lands a jab to Dean's midsection.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dean here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dean delivers a nice body kick.
Dean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
William Ralph Dean is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Dean both land. Nice combination.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas walks into a jab.
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Nicolas takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicolas moves out of range as Dean strikes.
Dean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean throws a head kick that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas lands with an uppercut that bounces Dean off the cage and back into range.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
Dean with a nice calf kick.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Dean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean looks for the body kick but Nicolas saw that one coming.
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Dean avoids a kick to the body.
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Ralph Dean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dean tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicolas.
Dean sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dean's head.
Nicolas dodges the punch combination from Dean.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
William Ralph Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Dean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Dean's head.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Dean's body.
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Dean moves out of range.
Dean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dean duly obliges. #CUT#The cut above Harold Nicolas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nicolas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Nicolas slips under a jab from Dean.
Dean slips a jab from Nicolas.
Dean cracks Nicolas with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dean throws a front kick that sends Nicolas stumbling back into the cage.
Dean tests Nicolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dean misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicolas.
Dean dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolas. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Dean.
Nicolas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Dean tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicolas avoided it.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nicolas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dean defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Dean staying out of range there.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Dean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean throws a series of punches but Nicolas moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Ralph Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Ralph Dean!
William Ralph Dean made sure to mention his sponsor, Goblin Fight Wear in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Gulf vs Armstrong
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicolas takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Edmond's shoulder, as Edmond tries to avoid the shot.
Edmond throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicolas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmond on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmond throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Edmond counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edmond throws a front kick aimed at Nicolas's knee but Nicolas avoids it well.
Nicolas feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
letting Edmond counter with a right hand.
Nicolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas swats away the attempt to clinch by Edmond.#CL#
Edmond rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Edmond fails to land.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nicolas working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Edmond.
Edmond lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Edmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Edmond misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edmond's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Edmond. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond throws a low kick, looking for Nicolas's leg but Nicolas calmly moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicolas! But no joy.#T3#
Good shot there by Edmond.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edmond - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Edmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicolas, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Edmond.
Edmond lands with a right to the head.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edmond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Nicolas.
Edmond lands with an uppercut that bounces Nicolas off the cage and back into range.
Edmond slips under a jab.
Nicolas slips a jab and a cross from Edmond.
Nicolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edmond throws a leg kick that misses.
Nicolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Edmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Edmond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Nicolas gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Edmond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolas looks winded!
Edmond pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Edmond.
Edmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Edmond lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edmond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nicolas takes one to the side of the head.
Edmond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Edmond darts in and clinches Nicolas up against the cage.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Harold Nicolas's cut even more.#BC#
Edmond manages to break the clinch.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicolas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Edmond. #T1#
Edmond does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Edmond misses with a looping left.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Edmond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Edmond clinches.
Edmond lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Rayful Edmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Edmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Edmond tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Edmond back against the cage.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond wants to stall.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond. #T2#
Nicolas letting Edmond take a breather here.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edmond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Edmond.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Edmond. #BC#
Edmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond tries to clinch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmond misses the shot to the body.
Edmond throws a leg kick which misses Nicolas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicolas tries to avoid it.
Edmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolas.#T3#
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Edmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD#
Edmond drops Nicolas with a beautiful combination! Nicolas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edmond is looking for the KO!#ROC#Nicolas is rocked!
Edmond misses with a low kick as Nicolas jumps back.
Nicolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmond finish him?
Edmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicolas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edmond.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Edmond, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Edmond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#The cut above Harold Nicolas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Edmond swinging wildly here. #KD#
Edmond lands a big uppercut and Nicolas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nicolas looks OK. Edmond waves Nicolas back to his feet!
Edmond lands a nice looking body kick.
Edmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Edmond lands a big right hand that sends Nicolas crashing to the mat! Edmond stays standing though and waves Nicolas back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rayful Edmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Edmond lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Nicolas head around and knocks him out cold! Edmond hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayful Edmond!
Rayful Edmond retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rayful Edmond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Rogers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rogers tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers misses with a body shot
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolas as he connects with a hook.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well. #T1#
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogers checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.
Rogers checks the leg kick.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rogers finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rogers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.#T3#
Rogers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers lands a jab to the head.
Rogers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nicolas thinking.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rogers.
Rogers motions for Nicolas to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rogers. Rogers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers misses the jab.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Nicolas pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolas doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Nicolas.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
It seemed like Rogers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogers. #CL2#
Rogers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rogers wants to break free but Nicolas has control.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rogers is trying to push Nicolas away but Nicolas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Nicolas has double underhooks.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Rogers's head.
Nicolas tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nicolas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Good shot there by Rogers.#T2#
Rogers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Rogers knows he should have avoided that one.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Rogers moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicolas circles away. #T3#
Rogers throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Rogers slips the punch.
Rogers misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Nicolas counters with a crisp one two that drops Rogers! Nicolas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rogers to his feet! Rogers is in big trouble!#ROC#Rogers is rocked!
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Nicolas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rogers tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nicolas wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
A victorious Harold Nicolas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooke off the cage and back into range.
Nicolas's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicolas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicolas has time to react.
Jab from Cooke.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooke misses with a left hand
and Nicolas counters with a nice body shot.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooke stalks Nicolas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nicolas's face. Nicolas staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Cooke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cooke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicolas on the side of the head.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooke slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Some wild striking there from Nicolas.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Cooke misses with a body punch
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Nicolas misses with a double jab
and Cooke counters with a big head kick but Nicolas shrugs it off.
Cooke scores with the left hand. Nicolas knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
As Nicolas backs away, Cooke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Nicolas throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Nicolas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas throws out a powerful jab.
Cooke works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Cooke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke moves out of range as Nicolas throws a body kick.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke throws a quick counter head kick but Nicolas was just out of range.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cooke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Cooke checks it.
Nicolas swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicolas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooke. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with a double jab
and Cooke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Cooke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooke.#T1#
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cooke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicolas unleashes a big counter combination but Cooke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooke fakes the leg kick and cracks Nicolas in the body.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Cooke moved away.
Cooke blocks a leg kick.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nicolas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
A low kick from Cooke misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Cooke moves out of range easily.
Cooke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Donk. Cooke catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke.
Nicolas with a nice calf kick.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicolas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Nicolas wants to slow Cooke down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicolas.
Cooke throws a quick counter head kick but Nicolas was just out of range.
Cooke misses with a leg kick
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas lands the left hand.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
A low kick from Cooke misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooke misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cooke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cooke throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cooke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicolas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Nicolas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Cooke throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Cooke misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nicolas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Nicolas jabs at Cooke's body.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with an outside leg kick.
Cooke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Cooke takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Cooke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nicolas counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Cooke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Cooke is predictable there
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke misses with a left hand
and Nicolas counters with a three punch combo that has Cooke backing up. Cooke nods at Nicolas to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
As Nicolas backs away, Cooke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolas connects with a jab.
Nicolas with the inside leg kick.
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Nicolas misses. #T3#
Nicolas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooke throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nicolas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cooke counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Cooke misses with a hook.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Cooke throws a head kick but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicolas. Nicolas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Cooke.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Nicolas scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nicolas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Chlen moves into the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Chlen avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chlen looking to throw knees to the head but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Chlen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nicolas blocks it with crossed arms.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Chlen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
A short uppercut from Chlen.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Chlen pushes Nicolas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Chlen lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Chlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chlen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nicolas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Chlen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chlen takes one to the side of the head.
Chlen throws out a powerful jab.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chlen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Chlen counters with a huge right that knocks Nicolas out cold! Chlen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Igla Chlen!
Igla Chlen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Wilson misses with a body shot
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson rushes Nicolas and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Nicolas is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Wilson piles on the pressure and Nicolas crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilson!
A victorious Jack Wilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C39: Steve vs. Jako
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas slips a jab from Severini.
Nicolas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicolas.
Nice jab there from Severini. #CUT#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Severini throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas flicks out a counter leg kick but Severini steps away.
Severini misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Severini.
Severini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Severini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas is looking to chop away at Severini's legs.
A quick step to the side and Severini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severini throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Severini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Severini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas throws a hook but Severini avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Nicolas. #T1#
Severini misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Nicolas.
A head kick misses from Nicolas.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Severini.
Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Severini.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown attempt by Severini or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicolas, which made it look bad. #TD#
Severini is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nicolas's half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Severini's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Severini trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away.
Nicolas is in trouble now - Severini has advanced to mount! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severini misses with a head shot.
Severini misses with a head shot.
Severini lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Severini unloading with bombs!
Severini throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Severini throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nicolas because Severini loaded up on that one.
Nicolas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Severini trying to control but Nicolas is having none of it.
Severini throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Severini misses with a head shot.
Severini throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nicolas is looking to get to half guard.
Severini throwing strikes here but Nicolas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Severini misses with a head shot.
Severini thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Severini.
Severini misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Severini misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Severini throws a sloppy strike and Nicolas uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Nicolas has ended up in Severini's guard. #T4#
Severini is looking to sweep but instead, Nicolas has passed into half guard.
Nicolas prevents Severini from improving his position.
Severini tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas uses his free foot to push down on Severini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Severini.
Severini tries to reverse the position but Nicolas maintains control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicolas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Severini is looking to escape.
Severini gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Severini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Severini shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Severini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Severini connects with a nice short shot to Nicolas's temple.
Severini is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Severini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Severini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas is pressing down on Severini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Severini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Severini stays in close to Nicolas's body and controls the position.
Severini cracks Nicolas with a solid left hand.#T1#
Severini cracks Nicolas with a solid left hand.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Severini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicolas is trying to keep Severini in close.
Severini wants to control from the top but Nicolas keeps moving.
Severini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Severini throws a big right hand that misses.
Severini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicolas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severini throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Severini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Severini cracks Nicolas with a solid left hand.
Severini is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicolas has wrist control.
Severini in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Severini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Severini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nicolas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Severini wants to control from the top but Nicolas keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Severini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nicolas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nicolas is trying to control the position but Severini postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nicolas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Severini is out of range.
Severini throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Nice jab there from Severini.
Severini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Severini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Severini misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nicolas tries to land a front kick but Severini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Severini throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Severini throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Severini throws a jab when Nicolas was well out of range.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Severini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Severini. That snapped Nicolas's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nicolas backs up against the cage.
Severini misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Severini throws a right hand that misses
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Severini ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severini.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Severini.
Severini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nicolas backs up against the cage.
Severini scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicolas should have avoided that one.
Severini throws a series of strikes that have Nicolas backpedaling. #ROC#Nicolas is rocked!
Severini moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
A swing and a miss from Severini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Severini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Severini connects with a crisp jab.
Severini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Severini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Severini.
Severini swinging wildly here.
Nicolas slips a jab from Severini.
Nicolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Severini throws a sloppy body shot
and Severini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Severini scores with a four punch combination!
Nicolas slips under a jab.
A big right from Severini misses.
Nicolas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Severini takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Severini avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination.
Severini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Nice combo by Severini! Oh, that's hurt him - Nicolas falls to the canvas and Severini follows him into side control.
Severini throwing strikes but Nicolas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Severini is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Severini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dom Severini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Severini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Severini struggling a bit here.#T3#
Severini is trying to improve his position.
Nicolas slows the pace down.
Severini is looking for a sweep.
Severini keeping his opponent close.
Severini is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Severini struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Severini tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nicolas defends well and Severini ends up having to push Nicolas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severini trying to land knees to the body.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Severini controls his hands.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Severini.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
A short uppercut from Nicolas.
Severini with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Severini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Severini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Severini!
Dom Severini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Nicolas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicolas.
Coco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that Coco avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Coco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coco defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Coco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coco tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Coco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coco fails to land with a series of punches.
Coco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Coco's head but Coco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coco tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicolas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Coco misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Nicolas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Coco just manages to avoid it.
Fanta Coco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicolas throws a sloppy body shot
letting Coco counter with a right hand.
Coco throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coco tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicolas. That snapped Coco's head back.
Coco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas jabs Coco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coco misses with the combination. #T2#
Nicolas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coco.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nicolas will feel that in the morning.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Coco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Coco misses. #CL2#
Coco clinches up with Nicolas and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coco backwards.
Coco misses with a body punch.
Nicolas is leaning against Coco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Nicolas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Nicolas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a left hand.
Nicolas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coco misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicolas.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Coco looks winded!
Nicolas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coco backwards.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas gets through Coco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas is working Coco over against the cage.#BC#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Nicolas scores with a nice strike.
Coco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Coco. That snapped Nicolas's head back.
Coco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicolas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Coco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coco throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Coco tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fanta Coco's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nicolas jabs Coco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Coco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coco connects with a single shot there.
Coco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicolas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coco connects with a body shot.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coco.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coco.
Coco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Coco is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
and Nicolas counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Coco! He's just covering up as Nicolas starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Our winner, Harold Nicolas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C28: Corassa vs. Time
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reilly moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Nicolas cracks Reilly with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicolas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reilly to stand back up!#ROC#Reilly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nicolas. Reilly falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 700.5
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Camara tries to land a leg kick but Nicolas saw it coming and moves away.
Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Camara.
Nicolas defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been informed that Camara 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.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara misses with a hook.
Nicolas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Camara throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Camara throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camara thumps Nicolas with a low kick.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camara under the eye.
Camara connects with a body shot.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Camara moved away.
Camara swinging wildly here.
Nicolas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicolas scores with a nice right hand.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas slips a jab from Camara.#T3#
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Camara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicolas.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas avoids the head kick by Camara.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
A big right from Camara misses.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Nicolas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Camara as he checks the leg kick.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Camara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camara's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Camara lands with a hook. Nicolas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Camara in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a few strikes there.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Nicolas misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Camara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Camara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Nicolas throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicolas's head.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicolas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicolas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara thuds a left hand into Nicolas's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camara. That did some damage!
Camara throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara tries to work over Nicolas's front leg with a kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara throws a front kick that sends Nicolas stumbling back into the cage.
Camara throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Camara.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Nicolas.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas slips a jab from Camara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara. #T4#
Nicolas throws a chopping leg kick but Camara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolas works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Camara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Camara checks a leg kick.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara'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.#R3#
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Camara misses with a body punch
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Camara with a nice calf kick.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Nicolas blocks the low kick.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Camara checks the leg kick.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicolas's hands.#T1#
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicolas.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara looks to throw a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Nicolas.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camara counters with a body kick.
Camara swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Camara throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camara throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Camara knows he should have avoided that one.
Camara throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Camara jabs at Nicolas's body.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara thuds his right hand into Nicolas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Camara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Camara works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Camara.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#That has opened up Ibrahim Camara's cut even more.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas throws the kick towards the body but Camara avoids it.#T4#
Camara lands with a nice body punch.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camara jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Nicolas's knee but Nicolas avoids it well.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicolas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara'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.#R4#
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Nicolas.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara throws a lazy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a good low kick that Camara was not able to check.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas throws a solid leg kick but Camara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nicolas.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Nicolas.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Camara. That snapped Nicolas's head back.
Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Camara tests Nicolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Camara throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Camara tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Camara stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Camara.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camara misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Camara moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Camara throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Camara looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas slips under a jab from Camara.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camara checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Camara.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Camara.
Camara misses with a low kick.#T4#
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Jab from Nicolas.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nicolas counters with an outside leg kick.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Camara avoids them all with ease.
Camara wants to land a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Camara defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a nice looking combination but Camara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camara finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Nicolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.#T1#
Camara throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Camara misses
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Nicolas checks a leg kick nicely.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas slips under a jab from Camara.
Camara staying out of range there.
Nicolas moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Camara flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Camara is out of range.
Nice body kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara scores with a kick to the body.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camara cracks Nicolas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Camara misses with a head kick.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Nicolas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Camara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicolas stuns Camara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good work by Nicolas as he checks the leg kick.
Nicolas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Camara.
Well Camara 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ibrahim Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 697
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Donk. McGuire catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Jab from McGuire.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolas as he connects with a hook.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicolas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Nicolas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicolas - that will leave a mark!
Nicolas stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#T3#
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas thumps McGuire with a low kick.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nicolas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Good shot there by McGuire.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jab by Nicolas.#CUT#The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nicolas throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target. #T2#
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas slips a jab from McGuire.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicolas lands with an overhand left.#CUT#James McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.#T3##KD#
Nicolas drops McGuire with a beautiful combination! McGuire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nicolas is looking for the KO!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at James McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harold Nicolas!
A victorious Harold Nicolas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC: NEW ERA
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Nicolas.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Nicolas misses.
A big right from Shabanov misses.
Shabanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Shabanov looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Shabanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shabanov.
Nicolas misses with a hook. Shabanov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Nicolas. #T1#
Shabanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
A punch combination from Shabanov misses.
Shabanov throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Nicolas finds it's way through Shabanov's defenses.
Nicolas defending well as Shabanov loads up on a big left hand.
Shabanov connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Shabanov's head but Shabanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Shabanov throws a right hand that misses
and Nicolas counters with a three punch combo that has Shabanov backing up. Shabanov nods at Nicolas to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick from Shabanov lands but Nicolas takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shabanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Shabanov moved out of range.
Nicolas thumps Shabanov with a low kick.
Nicolas takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Nicolas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Shabanov is out of range.
A low kick from Nicolas is predictable there
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov throws a big shot that misses.
Shabanov misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shabanov lands a jab to the head.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Shabanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Nicolas both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shabanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Shabanov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nicolas really felt that one!
Shabanov throws a lazy body kick
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shabanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Shabanov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shabanov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nicolas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shabanov checks it well.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shabanov in his tracks.
Shabanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nicolas lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shabanov misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nicolas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shabanov on the side of the head. #ROC#Shabanov is rocked!
Shabanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicolas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Shabanov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nicolas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Shabanov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 35
Date: May 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus takes one on the button.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Nicolas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Taus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus tries to clinch up.
Taus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Taus's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taus. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Taus misses with a jab to the body
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Nice jab there from Taus.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicolas defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Nicolas.
Taus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Taus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Taus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab. #T2#
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Taus slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Taus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas lands the left hand.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus. #T3#
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Taus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicolas circles away.
It looked like Nicolas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taus.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Taus.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taus throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Nicolas thows a leg kick but Taus checks it
and Taus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Taus avoids them all with ease.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taus cracks Nicolas with a good jab.
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!
Taus misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taus manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.#R2#
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Taus tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nicolas misses
enabling Taus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Taus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.#T1#
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
As Taus backs away, Nicolas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good shot there by Taus.
A jab from Taus finds it's way through Nicolas's defenses. #CUT2#Harold Nicolas's cut is getting worse.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Taus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taus misses with a hook
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melek Taus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicolas throws a wild body kick that Taus sees coming a mile off.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Taus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.#T3#
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolas. That did some damage!
Taus throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Taus throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taus feints a counter leg kick.
Nicolas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicolas catches Taus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taus is out of range and Nicolas settles back down.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicolas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taus throws a chopping leg kick but Nicolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taus.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Nicolas feints and then cracks Taus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taus down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melek Taus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.#R3#
Taus connects with a leg kick.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Taus.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Taus knows he should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Taus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Taus.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Taus moved out of range.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicolas's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Taus throws a leg kick
and Taus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taus.
Taus throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas misses with a combination
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Nicolas misses with a body punch
and Taus counters with an outside leg kick.
Taus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taus misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Taus moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas throws a hook but Taus avoids it easily.
Nicolas misses with a low kick as Taus jumps back.
Taus moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas misses with a double jab
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Taus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taus.
Nicolas throws a push kick but Taus slaps the foot to one side.
Nicolas defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas moves out of range as Taus strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Melek Taus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A big right from Taus misses.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Taus's shoulder, as Taus tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taus.
Taus misses with an uppercut
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus lands a jab-cross combination.
Nicolas slips under a jab.#T1#
Taus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taus.
Taus looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Taus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.#T2#
Taus avoids the head kick by Nicolas.
Jab by Taus.
Taus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taus throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Taus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.#T3#
Taus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Taus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicolas tests Taus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas scores with a three punch combo!
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Nicolas lands a two punch combo.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Taus.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taus moves away.
Taus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Nicolas.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus digs a good body shot into Nicolas's ribs.
Taus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nicolas will feel that in the morning.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Taus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicolas. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Melek Taus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nicolas throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Taus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taus swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Nicolas throws a one two combo.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Taus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas backing away here, and Taus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nicolas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Taus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick
and Taus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Taus misses with an uppercut
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Taus.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Taus moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Taus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taus tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taus was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taus with a jab.
Nicolas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Taus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taus walks into a left hand.
Taus moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Taus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taus flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas tries to bum rush Taus with a series of wild strikes but Taus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melek Taus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
letting Taus counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harold Nicolas.
Well Taus 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Melek Taus!
Melek Taus is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Melek Taus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICS 31
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicolas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC#
Nicolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Nicolas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGuire's calf.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire. #T2#
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicolas misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from McGuire. #T3#
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from McGuire.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Nicolas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas. #BC#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire tries to clinch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nicolas if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryer McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nicolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by McGuire.#T1#
Nicolas misses with the body kick
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas is trying to break the clinch but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas blocking some punches. #BC#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire slips under a jab from Nicolas.#T2#
Nicolas needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.#CL2#
McGuire clinches.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Bryer McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank. #T4#
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryer McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
McGuire lands a right hand.
McGuire lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Nicolas is rocked!
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Oh Nicolas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
McGuire lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nicolas to his knees! McGuire keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
A victorious Bryer McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ICS 23
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Gray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Gray walks into a straight right hand from Nicolas.#CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with an inside leg kick.
Gray chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gray there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2#
Nicolas lands a left and a right that send Gray crashing to the mat, dazed. Nicolas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Gray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray blocks a leg kick.
Nicolas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Gray clinches up with Nicolas and pushes him back against the cage.
Gray blocking some punches.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Gray prevents a body shot from Nicolas. #T3#
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gray blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Gray back against the cage.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gray pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicolas tries to circle away but Gray has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Gray.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicolas. #CUT2#
Akoni Gray's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gray tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray lands a nice uppercut.
Gray scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray working aggressively here.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Gray closes the distance and clinches.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Gray can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
Nicolas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a double jab
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Gray's ribs.
Gray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Nicolas cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicolas, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Gray 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Gray swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray throws out a leg kick but Nicolas moves out of range and Gray only half commits.
Nicolas jabs at Gray's body.
Gray lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas scores with a sloppy right hand. Gray should have avoided that one.
Gray tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Gray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Nicolas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicolas to score with a decent uppercut.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Gray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gray takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
Akoni Gray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas throws a hook but Gray blocks it.
It looked like Gray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicolas.
Some wild striking there from Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Gray fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nicolas duly obliges.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gray. That did some damage!
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Gray. #T1#
Gray throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Gray misses the target.
Gray throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Gray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Nicolas finds it's way through Gray's defenses.
Good shot there by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nicolas lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.
Gray throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Jeez, Akoni Gray's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice jab there from Nicolas. #ROC2#
Gray is rocked!
Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Gray misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Nicolas throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Nicolas only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicolas with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Akoni Gray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Harold Nicolas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ICS 12
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Po misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.#T1#
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Po swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Po checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas throws a leg kick which misses Po's front leg but catches the back leg as Po tries to avoid it.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Nicolas lands a left and a right that send Po crashing to the mat, dazed. Nicolas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Po moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.#T2#
The fighters circling - Po throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nicolas takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Po raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicolas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicolas slips a jab from Po.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicolas.
Po cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Po has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Po's head.
A leg kick checked by Nicolas.
Po slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Po misses.
Nicolas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Po throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Po counters with a nice uppercut.
Po throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range. #T4#
Nicolas scores with a jab.#ROC#
Po is rocked!
Nicolas throws a leg kick which misses Po's front leg but catches the back leg as Po tries to avoid it.
Po swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Po tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicolas, right into the meat.
Po throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Po is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Nicolas fakes the body blow, causing Po to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Po goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
After winning the bout, Harold Nicolas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 693
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Letter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Letter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Letter avoids the punch easily.
Letter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letter throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Nicolas throws a chopping leg kick but Letter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Letter scores with a nice strike.
Letter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy right hand. Letter should have avoided that one.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Letter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Letter - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Letter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Letter thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Letter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nicolas's head.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Letter misses with a head kick.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Letter throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicolas counters with an inside leg kick.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Letter throws a head kick that misses.
Letter throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Letter throws a series of punches but Nicolas moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Letter throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Nicolas lands a big uppercut and Letter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Letter looks OK. Nicolas waves Letter back to his feet!#ROC2#
Letter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Stephan Letter has been cut.
Letter leaves his chin hanging out and Nicolas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Letter crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RS 2
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nicolas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicolas should have avoided that one.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicolas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Nicolas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Nicolas checks it.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nicolas throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Nicolas walks into a jab.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Lee digs a good hook to Nicolas's body.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.
Lee misses with a right hand
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Nicolas counters with a two punch combo.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nicolas checks it well.
Lee cracks Nicolas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Nicolas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee cracks Nicolas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a body kick that stops Nicolas in his tracks momentarily.
Lee jabs at Nicolas's body.
Nicolas swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Nicolas had a free shot at his head there.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
That kick from Nicolas tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.#T4#
Nicolas throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Nicolas connects with the punch.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boo Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicolas backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nicolas throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicolas doesn't seem phased though.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicolas.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Nicolas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Lee throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nicolas!
Lee sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nicolas's head.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Lee lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Lee.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Nicolas off balance momentarily.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolas.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicolas should have avoided that one.
Nicolas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee lands a head kick. Nicolas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Nicolas's belly button to the back.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas throws out a powerful jab.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Nicolas tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Boo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee misses with a hook.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.
#R3#
Nicolas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicolas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Nicolas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Nicolas walks into a jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee looks for the body kick but Nicolas saw that one coming.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Lee scores with the left hand. Nicolas knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Nicolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Lee. #T3#
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.#T4#
Nicolas walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Lee misses with a hook.
Nicolas half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.
#R4#
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicolas, right into the meat.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicolas.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Nicolas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicolas circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Lee throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Nicolas counters with a crisp one two that drops Lee! Nicolas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lee to his feet! Lee is in big trouble!#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
A head kick by Lee misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicolas momentarily.
Nicolas throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Nicolas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee digs a good hook to Nicolas's body.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee avoids the head kick by Nicolas.
Lee misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Lee misses with a head kick.
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Nicolas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lee just manages to avoid it.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nicolas throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicolas circles away.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Nicolas throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lee is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Harold Nicolas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke digs a good body shot into Nicolas's ribs.
Cooke misses with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with an outside leg kick.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Cooke takes one to the side of the head.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Cooke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Cooke counters with a body kick.
Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas throws a counter combo.
Cooke scores with the left hand. Nicolas knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. Cooke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke checks a low kick from Nicolas.
Cooke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.#T2#
Cooke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it.
As Nicolas tries to get set, Cooke tries to push him back and clinch up but Nicolas manages to avoid the attempt.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Cooke.
Nicolas flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Cooke throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooke is wise to it.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke misses with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Cooke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooke pushes Nicolas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Nicolas misses with a hook. Cooke ducked under it nicely.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Nicolas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Nicolas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nicolas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooke's calf.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Nicolas.
Cooke with a nice cross.
A nice combination there by Cooke. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cooke stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cooke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nicolas avoids the head kick by Cooke.
Cooke jabs at Nicolas's body.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cooke's head.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke lands with a slapping head kick.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooke defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cooke is looking to counter the offense by Nicolas and move into the clinch.
Cooke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolas.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A cross from Cooke lands.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicolas.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Cooke slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Cooke defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cooke misses with a body kick.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nicolas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cooke.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Nicolas lands with a straight right. Cooke didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Nicolas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a nice body shot.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooke looks to throw a body kick
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicolas as he avoids it easily.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Cooke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke. #T3#
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cooke darts in looking for a takedown but Nicolas gets double underhooks and turns Cooke into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Cooke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Cooke is looking to slow Nicolas down with leg kicks.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke blocks a leg kick.
Cooke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicolas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cooke misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicolas counters with an outside leg kick.
Nicolas scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke misses with a combination
and Nicolas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses
and Nicolas counters with a left to the body.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Nicolas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooke throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Nicolas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nicolas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooke throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicolas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Cooke.
Cooke cracks Nicolas with a good jab.
Cooke is looking to slow Nicolas down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke misses with a jab to the body
and Nicolas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Nicolas saw that one coming.
Cooke motions for Nicolas to come forward. Cooke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas tries to score with a low kick but Cooke moves his leg out of the way.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
It looked like Cooke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Nicolas flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Cooke misses with a straight left.
Nicolas feints a counter leg kick.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas cracks Cooke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke misses with a takedown attempt - Nicolas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a leg kick.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nicolas will feel that in the morning.
Nicolas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooke. That's going to slow Nicolas down. #T3#
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Cooke misses the jab.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Cooke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cooke.
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooke under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Nicolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Cooke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cooke wants to control from the top but Nicolas keeps moving.
Cooke wants to pass the guard but Nicolas is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harold Nicolas.
I think Nicolas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 687
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Nicolas is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
Beznisko misses with a wild combination.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Beznisko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick.
Beznisko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Beznisko misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Beznisko misses. #T1#
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas cracks Beznisko with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beznisko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nicolas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Beznisko misses its intended target.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Beznisko takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beznisko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beznisko misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Nicolas cracks Beznisko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicolas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beznisko to stand back up!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nicolas! Beznisko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 138 Slurper vs Puller
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Parade scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicolas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parade.
That kick from Parade tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parade. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rage Parade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade connects with a body shot.
Parade throws a head kick that misses.
Parade ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Parade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicolas moves out of range as Parade throws a body kick.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Parade misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Parade misses.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Nicolas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parade. Parade obviously looking to wear him down.
Parade misses with a leg kick
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas needs to keep his hands up - Parade had a free shot at his head there.
Parade throws a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Parade.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parade throws a quick counter head kick but Nicolas was just out of range.
Nicolas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parade.
Parade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parade throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas misses with a few strikes there.
Parade just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Parade moves out of range.
Parade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Parade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parade throws a low kick, looking for Nicolas's leg but Nicolas calmly moves out of range.
Nicolas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Parade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicolas, pushing him back against the cage.
Parade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Parade working aggressively here.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Parade.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Parade.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Parade lands a shot to the body.
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parade misses with some punches.
Parade lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Parade misses with a body punch.
Parade blocking some punches.
Parade tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Parade blocks it.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Parade pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parade misses with a body punch.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicolas. #BC2#
Nicolas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parade misses with an uppercut
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parade.
A shot to the body from Parade misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is getting worse.
Parade misses with a leg kick
and Parade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Parade is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Parade.
Parade scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Parade motions for Nicolas to come forward. Parade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 head punch on the inside from Parade fails to land.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parade.
Parade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas needs to keep his hands up - Parade had a free shot at his head there.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Parade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade'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.
#R2#
Nicolas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parade is out of range.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Parade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parade tries to clinch up but Nicolas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nicolas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Parade tries to clinch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Parade's body.
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Parade clinches up against the cage.
Parade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Parade.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A short uppercut from Parade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Parade as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rage Parade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Parade blocks it.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Parade.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Parade avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parades head. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicolas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicolas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rage Parade is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Parade clinches.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Parade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Parade.
Parade lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Parade. #BC2#
Nicolas manages to break the clinch.
Parade connects with a right hand. Nicolas shakes it off.
Nicolas swats away the attempt to clinch by Parade.
Parade cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.#T3#
Nicolas throws a right hand that Parade ducks under and follows up with a left that Parade also avoids with ease.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Parade tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Parade misses with a shot to the body
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Parade avoids the punch easily.
Parade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Parade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Parade cracks Nicolas with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Parade misses.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parade takes one to the chin there.#KD2#
Nicolas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Parade sprawling to the canvas! Parade rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nicolas finish him?!
Oh Parade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parade throws a counter high kick but Nicolas was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Parade!
Nicolas lands with a right and another and another! Parade is in big trouble! Nicolas lands again and this time it's lights out for Parade! A quality knockout there for Nicolas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It was a good fight, solid career, but now it's time to call it quits.'.

Event: PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Nicolas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nicolas scores with a nice strike.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Nicolas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Van Buren lands a big head kick that sends Nicolas tumbling to the mat! Van Buren takes a step backwards and waves Nicolas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
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!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Van Buren! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Harold Nicolas was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Nicolas jabs Bailey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nicolas.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nicolas sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.#T2#
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bailey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bailey will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot lands for Bailey.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nicolas throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
Nicolas cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas misses with a straight left. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Bailey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicolas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nicolas connects with a high kick.
Bailey throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas lands with a straight right. Bailey didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicolas throws a front kick that sends Bailey stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nicolas lands a leg kick that knocks Bailey off balance momentarily.
Bailey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nicolas.
Nicolas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bailey.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. Bailey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolas connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bailey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicolas has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
A low kick from Nicolas is predictable there
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bailey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicolas to score with a decent uppercut.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicolas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nicolas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Bailey's body.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey lands a head kick. Nicolas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.#T3#
That kick from Nicolas tenderised Bailey's leg. Bailey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicolas.
Bailey throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailey lands an overhand right.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.#T4#
Nicolas misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicolas with a body shot.
Nicolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Bailey needs to keep his hands up - Nicolas had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Nicolas cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Nicolas both land. Nice combination.
Nicolas throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bailey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Bailey throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicolas.
Nicolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Nicolas cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a front kick.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Nicolas lands with an uppercut that bounces Bailey off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Nicolas.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.#CUT#
The cut above Devon Bailey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
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!
Bailey misses with a straight right. #T2#
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
Nicolas lands a high kick!
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Nicolas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicolas.
A big right from Bailey misses.
Bailey misses the jab.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nicolas feints a jab promting Bailey to slip. Nicolas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bailey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bailey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Bailey.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nicolas.#CUT#
Devon Bailey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nicolas misses with a few strikes there.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Nicolas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey checks the leg kick.
Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicolas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
During a confident post fight interview, Harold Nicolas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Nicolas jabs at Canoe's body.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas tries a head kick but it misses.
Canoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Canoe.
A big right from Canoe misses.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Canoe slips the punch.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Canoe misses with a looping right.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canoe misses with a low kick.
Canoe lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas's coach down at Master Chai's Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicolas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Canoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canoe throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canoe.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe clobbers Nicolas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canoe moves away.#KD2#
Nicolas lands a big head kick that sends Canoe tumbling to the mat! Nicolas takes a step backwards and waves Canoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Canoe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Douche Canoe has been cut.
Nicolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canoe rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Canoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oh Canoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Some wild striking there from Canoe.
Canoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Canoe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Canoe moves away and avoids it.
Canoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicolas sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Canoe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Nicolas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Canoe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Canoe lands a jab.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canoe.
Canoe attempts a counter takedown but Nicolas avoids it well and moves away.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canoe. #T3#
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Canoe shoots in and bounces Nicolas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicolas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to control but Nicolas is working from the bottom.
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Canoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Nicolas keeps moving.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Nicolas blocks nicely. #T4#
Canoe postures up in Nicolas's guard and throws a big left but Nicolas blocks it.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicolas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nicolas holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Canoe walks into a jab.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Nicolas swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canoe's sensitive parts.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Canoe dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Canoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Canoe.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canoe moves out of range as Nicolas throws a body kick.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe closes the distance and clinches up with Nicolas, looking for a takedown. Canoe pushes Nicolas against the cage but Nicolas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicolas but Nicolas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Nicolas thows a leg kick but Canoe checks it
and Canoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Canoe blocks a jab.
It looked like Canoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Canoe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Canoe is looking to take a break and control but Nicolas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe wants to pass to mount but Nicolas is defending the position.
Canoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head. #T2#
Canoe throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Canoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nicolas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canoe. #T3#
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Canoe sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canoe takes one to the side of the head.
Canoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas moves forwards but Canoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas is looking to slow Canoe down with leg kicks.
Nicolas lands a head shot.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canoe ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canoe checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Nicolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by Canoe there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is getting worse.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Canoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Canoe moved out of range nicely.
Canoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but Nicolas shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douche Canoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicolas.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas tries a quick counter leg kick but Canoe is wise to it.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Canoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Canoe misses with a straight left. #TD#
Canoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canoe showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Canoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Nicolas circles away easily
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canoe throws a leg kick which misses Nicolas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicolas tries to avoid it.
Nicolas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the body
and Canoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Nicolas catches Canoe right on the button with a cross.
Nicolas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings for the body but Canoe moves out of range. #T1#
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Canoe is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Canoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicolas, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.#CUT2#
Douche Canoe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Canoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Canoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canoe scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Canoe misses with a straight left.
Crack! Nicolas connects with the perfect overhand right and Canoe falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 117 Nordskov vs Tanaka
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Brophy scoring well with a low kick there.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brophy on the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nicolas.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Nicolas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas misses with a double jab
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Brophy walks into a straight right hand from Nicolas.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicolas.
Brophy throws a jab when Nicolas was well out of range.#T1#
Brophy misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Brophy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nicolas dips to his left and cracks Brophy with an uppercut!
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Brophy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
Brophy avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Brophy.
A good leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Nicolas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Mikael Brophy has been cut.
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicolas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nicolas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicolas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brophy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brophy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Brophy misses.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas connects with a body shot that sends Brophy's belly button to the back.
Brophy thumps Nicolas with a low kick.#T4#
Nicolas slips a jab from Brophy.
Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nicolas misses with a body punch
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas clobbers Brophy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nicolas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brophy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nicolas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Brophy misses.
Brophy defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brophy, right into the meat.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brophy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicolas has got the better of the exchanges.
Nicolas throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brophy misses with a double jab.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A big left from Brophy misses.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
A shot to the body from Nicolas misses
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas throws a front kick aimed at Brophy's knee but Brophy avoids it well.
Brophy motions for Nicolas to come forward. Brophy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brophy.
Nicolas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Brophy lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brophy at a distance.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Nicolas misses.
Brophy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. Brophy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolas feints a jab promting Brophy to slip. Nicolas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brophy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nicolas avoids a kick to the body.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nicolas lands a jab-cross combination.
Brophy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Brophy. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Nicolas has knocked Brophy down with a huge combo! Nicolas steps away and waves a wobbly Brophy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Brophy is rocked!
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Brophy square on the jaw! Damn, Brophy is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
A victorious Harold Nicolas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 110 Rock vs Urani
Date: Jun 09, 2019

#R1#
Semenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Nicolas is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Nicolas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicolas's face.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nicolas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko cracks Nicolas with a nice body shot.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Our sources have told us that Semenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas looks winded!
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko cracks Nicolas with a nice body shot.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head. #T3#
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Nicolas avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko is leaning against Nicolas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Nicolas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Semenko.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko lands a shot to the body.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries to break the clinch but Semenko is controlling the position.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Semenko as the two fighters clinch.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolas is trying to break free.
Nicolas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Semenko lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Semenko. #T1#
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
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!
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicolas avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Semenko.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nicolas blocks with his arms.
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nicolas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicolas moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semenko cracks the inside of Nicolas's front leg.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.#CL#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Semenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko keeps control of Nicolas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko. #T3#
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko is working Nicolas over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nicolas won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko. #T4#
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Semenko digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Nicolas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Semenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenko blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.
Semenko takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Semenko tries to clinch up but Nicolas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Semenko looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas misses the jab.#T1#
Semenko scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Semenko scores with a body shot.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Semenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Semenko. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicolas! But no joy.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.#T2#
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Nicolas moved out of range.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Semenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Semenko's knee momentarily.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko misses with a double jab.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Semenko throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Semenko.
Nicolas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenko connects with the punch.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Semenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Nicolas tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Semenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nicolas back to the cage. Semenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Nicolas scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Semenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Semenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Semenko has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko. #T4#
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolas.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Semenko.
Well Semenko 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 Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
An out of breath Dave Semenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Nicolas tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez catches Nicolas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nicolas off to one side. #TD2#
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lopez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Lopez working for a triangle but Nicolas defends it easily.
Nicolas postures up.
Nicolas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nicolas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nicolas postures up.
Lopez is really struggling to control Nicolas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nicolas throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicolas tries to free his leg and advance position but Lopez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nicolas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Nicolas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nicolas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nicolas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicolas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicolas keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Nicolas blocks nicely.
Nicolas pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Nicolas's brow.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez passes Nicolas's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Nicolas has hold of Lopez's hands but Lopez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nicolas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lopez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicolas defending well though.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nicolas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Nicolas is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez drops an elbow to the side of Nicolas's head. #ES2#
Nicolas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martez Lopez 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.
#R2#
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicolas quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nicolas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Lopez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lopez is controlling the pace.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nicolas wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Lopez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nicolas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Lopez throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicolas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nicolas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lopez connects with a nice short shot to Nicolas's temple.
Lopez working over Nicolas with some ground and pound. Nicolas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lopez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nicolas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lopez.
Nicolas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet.
Nicolas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Nicolas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nicolas wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Nicolas dodges it nicely.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away. #T4#
Lopez drops an elbow to the side of Nicolas's head.
Lopez lands strikes from half guard.
Lopez throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Lopez working over Nicolas with some ground and pound. Nicolas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez is looking to stall here but Nicolas recovers full guard.
Lopez stands up over Nicolas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martez Lopez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Lopez misses. #TD2#
Nicolas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicolas throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Nicolas from controlling successfully.
Nicolas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lopez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martez Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicolas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nicolas is staying active underneath Lopez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lopez passes into side control, despite Nicolas's attempt to control the position.
Lopez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nicolas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lopez.
Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nicolas to see if he's OK.#T2#
Nicolas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lopez connects with a decent elbow.
Lopez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lopez landing strikes.
Nicolas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lopez connects with a decent elbow.
Lopez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lopez landing strikes. #ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nicolas looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lopez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martez Lopez!
A very excited looking Martez Lopez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Harold Nicolas spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: PFC 97 Mirage vs Kitano
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Stein drives through and clinches with Nicolas against the cage.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stein working aggressively here.
Nicolas's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicolas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein gets underhooks to prevent Nicolas's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicolas's defenses.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage. #T2#
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
Stein works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein stalls.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein is pressed up against the cage. Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stein down to the mat. Stein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Stein. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Stein tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stein misses with a body kick.
And Nicolas tries to counter it with a takedown but Stein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stein misses the jab.
Nicolas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas takes one to the side of the head.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stein.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Nicolas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein lands a nice elbow. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stein fails to land. #T4#
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nicolas's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Harold Nicolas's cut even more.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Nicolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stein throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Stein rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicolas tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Nicolas goes for a takedown attempt but Stein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.#T1##CL#
Stein has managed to clinch.
Nicolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Stein.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stein misses with a looping right.
Nicolas feints the counter takedown.#T2##CL#
Stein rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Stein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stein presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Nicolas in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Stein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Nicolas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stein is trying to keep an underhook but Nicolas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stein is trying to get back to full guard.
Stein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stein.#T4#
Nicolas being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Stein has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nicolas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Stein scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Stein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stein 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!
Frank Stein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Harold Nicolas was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Kitano avoids it easily.
Kitano lunges at Nicolas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nicolas's hand. #CL#
Kitano gets a clinch.
Kitano working aggressively here.
A short right from Kitano on the inside.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
Kitano tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicolas avoids the damage to the body.
Kitano is pressed up against the cage. Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kitano down to the mat. Kitano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nicolas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Kitano tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Kitano lands with a short shot to the head.
Kitano with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Kitano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Kitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicolas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nicolas tries for a takedown but Kitano manages to get underhooks.
Kitano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Kitano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kitano on the inside. #T2#
Kitano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Kitano.
Nicolas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kitano pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Kitano darts in and clinches Nicolas up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
Nicolas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kitano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Kitano working aggressively here. #T3#
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicolas wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kitano.
Nicolas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kitano prevents it.
Kitano misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Kitano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitano pushes Nicolas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kitano lands with a right to the head.
Kitano tries a knee to the head but Nicolas blocks it.
Kitano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the head but Nicolas blocks with his arms.
Kitano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolas.
Kitano scores with a knee to the head.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Kitano stops a takedown attempt from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sendou Kitano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kitano moves into the clinch successfully.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano working aggressively here.
Nicolas is looking for a takedown.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Kitano.
Kitano gets underhooks to prevent Nicolas's takedown attempt.
Kitano gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kitano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano lands with a right to the head.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Kitano lands a knee to the head.
Kitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicolas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Kitano. #T1#
Kitano misses with a knee to the head.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Kitano.
A short uppercut from Kitano.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Kitano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas is working for takedown but Kitano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
A knee to the head by Kitano.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Kitano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kitano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas. #T2#
Nicolas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kitano tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Kitano gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kitano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas tries for a takedown but Kitano manages to get underhooks.
Kitano putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kitano presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Kitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicolas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Nicolas tries to score a body lock takedown but Kitano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
A knee to the head by Kitano.
Kitano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicolas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitano.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kitano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nicolas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kitano after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Kitano tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicolas avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kitano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kitano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kitano after a bit of a struggle.
Kitano lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sendou Kitano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Kitano misses.
Nicolas feints the counter takedown.
Nicolas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kitano. Kitano obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Kitano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kitano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Kitano lands a nice uppercut.
Kitano can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Kitano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sendou Kitano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kitano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano misses with the head strike.
Kitano misses with a knee to the head.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Kitano looking to throw knees to the head but Nicolas is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kitano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses.
Kitano misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitano looking to throw knees to the head but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Kitano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Kitano misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitano. #T2#
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kitano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Kitano swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Nicolas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kitano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kitano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitano looking to throw knees to the head but Nicolas is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kitano tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Kitano fails to land.
Kitano presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nicolas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kitano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sendou Kitano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nicolas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas moves out of range as Kitano strikes.
Kitano tried to score with a low kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harold Nicolas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Kitano cracks Nicolas with an open hand slap.
Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicolas's head.#CL#
Kitano closes the distance and pushes Nicolas back into the cage.
Kitano is pressed up against the cage. Nicolas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kitano down to the mat. Kitano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sendou Kitano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Nicolas.
Kitano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Kitano misses.
Nicolas with the counter takedown but Kitano avoids it easily.
Kitano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitano throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range. #CL#
Kitano closes the distance and pushes Nicolas back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sendou Kitano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kitano 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sendou Kitano!
Sendou Kitano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: DARE 93
Date: Jan 09, 2019

#R1#
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Nicolas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.#CL2#
Smith darts in and clinches Nicolas up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Nicolas.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Smith.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T1#
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Smith.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith. #BC2#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicolas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Nicolas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nicolas clinches.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T4#
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicolas won't allow it.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nicolas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Nicolas improves position.
Smith lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #TD2#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Nicolas tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith managing to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nicolas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith blocks a jab.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a counter combo.#CL#
Nicolas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Smith jumps guard but Nicolas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nicolas is keeping busy.#T1#
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
John Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Nicolas. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Nicolas. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Nicolas throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Nicolas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Nicolas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to keep working hard. I congratulate the champ, but I'm coming back!'.

Event: DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kong misses.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Nicolas motions for Kong to come forward. Nicolas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Nicolas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
We've been informed that Nicolas 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.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Kong. #T1#
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A body shot lands from Kong.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Nicolas looks winded!
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T4#
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Kong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Kong.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target. #CL#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Kong.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Kong throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.#T1#
Nicolas lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a left to the body.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolas on the side of the head.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Nicolas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolas on the side of the head.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kong misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Kong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong walks into a jab.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice body punch from Kong.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolas's side.
Nicolas takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicolas avoided it.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong with a hook.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nicolas if he has to take too many more of those.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolas throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Kong throws a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Nicolas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nicolas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nicolas scrambles back to his feet.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kong lands a jab to Nicolas's midsection.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Kong lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Nicolas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong staying out of range there.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kong.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slips under a jab from Nicolas.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicolas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Kong blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Kong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Kong.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Kong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicolas momentarily.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Kong throws a low kick, looking for Nicolas's leg but Nicolas calmly moves out of range.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Kong.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas cracks Kong with a good jab.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
A low kick from Nicolas is predictable there
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Kong sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Nicolas cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Kong catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: DARE 78
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Nicolas jabs Ugoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nicolas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ugoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Ugoh misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Ugoh misses with an uppercut.
Ugoh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nicolas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ugoh in his tracks.
Nicolas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ugoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Ugoh's ribs.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nicolas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ugoh is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a hook. Ugoh ducked under it nicely.
Ugoh misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
A cross from Nicolas lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Ugoh moves out of range.
Ugoh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
Ugoh slips a jab from Nicolas.#CL2#
Ugoh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ugoh tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Ugoh back against the cage.
Ugoh lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Ugoh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ugoh's gas tank.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Ugoh avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ugoh's elbow.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Ugoh pulls Nicolas into guard.
Nicolas wants to stand and escape but instead Ugoh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Nicolas wants to stand up but Ugoh is controlling him.
Nicolas being controlled here, momentarily.
Nicolas wants to stand up but Ugoh is controlling him. #T2#
Ugoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ugoh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ugoh controlling the position.
Nicolas tries to escape but Ugoh is in control.
Nicolas seems a little lost for a moment, as Ugoh dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Ugoh 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.#T3##ES#
Nicolas throws Ugoh to one side and escapes!
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas lands a two punch combo.
Ugoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.
Nicolas cracks Ugoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ugoh defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Ugoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas works Ugoh's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Ugoh avoids the punch easily.
Ugoh avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Ugoh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicolas with a body shot.
Ugoh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nicolas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ugoh. Ugoh obviously looking to wear him down.
Ugoh scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Ugoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Nice jab there from Nicolas.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Ugoh lands with a shot to the body.
Ugoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ugoh throws a big shot that misses.
Ugoh cracks Nicolas with a good jab.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Nicolas wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL2#
Ugoh closes the distance and pushes Nicolas back into the cage.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ugoh's elbow.
Ugoh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ugoh looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas misses with a leg kick.
Ugoh missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Ugoh's ribs.
Ugoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ugoh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Ugoh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolas tests Ugoh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Ugoh avoids it.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Ugoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Ugoh misses with a body shot
and Ugoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ugoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ugoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ugoh moves away.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Ugoh's body.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ugoh is looking to clinch but Nicolas is avoiding it.
Nicolas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ugoh on the side of the head.
Nicolas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nicolas connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas throws a hook but Ugoh blocks it.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Nice jab there from Ugoh.
Nicolas sizes up Ugoh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ugoh blocks a jab.
Ugoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Ugoh's body.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.
Ugoh throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ugoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Ugoh checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Ugoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas tests Ugoh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas wants to clinch
and Ugoh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ugoh forces Nicolas back against the cage and clinches.
Ugoh blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries to work over Ugoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ugoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ugoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ugoh working aggressively here.
Ugoh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ugoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ugoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ugoh controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ugoh can do to turn this around?
Nicolas tries to work over Ugoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ugoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Ugoh tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Izuagbe Ugoh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ugoh blocking some punches.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T3#
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Ugoh.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Ugoh blocks it.
Ugoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ugoh has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ugoh lands a left hand.
Ugoh lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicolas.
Ugoh is breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Ugoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
A body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Ugoh blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ugoh.
A short uppercut from Nicolas.
Ugoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Ugoh's head.
Nicolas is leaning against Ugoh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ugoh prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
Nicolas works on Ugoh's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Nicolas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Nicolas pushes Ugoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ugoh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Ugoh ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Ugoh. Beautiful body shot.
Ugoh lunges at Nicolas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nicolas's hand.
Nicolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Nicolas moves in looking to clinch but Ugoh pushes him off.
Nicolas stuns Ugoh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ugoh misses with a right hand
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ugoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Ugoh misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolas scores with a jab. Ugoh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicolas throws a leg kick which misses Ugoh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ugoh tries to avoid it.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Ugoh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Ugoh's ribs.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Ugoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Ugoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicolas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicolas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicolas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ugoh manages to avoid it.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick
and Ugoh counters with a nice leg kick.
Ugoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Nicolas connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ugoh moves away.
Nicolas cracks Ugoh with a good jab.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nicolas keeps the fight on the outside.
Ugoh scores with a one two! Nicolas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicolas swings for the body but Ugoh moves out of range.
Ugoh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ugoh.#CL2#
Ugoh clinches up against the cage.
Ugoh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ugoh lands a left hand.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Ugoh wants a takedown.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards. #T3#
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ugoh controls his hands.
Ugoh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ugoh prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicolas.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Nicolas.
Ugoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ugoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Ugoh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ugoh's gas tank. #T4#
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Ugoh controls the action.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ugoh controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ugoh's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ugoh is trying to stall.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ugoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas pushes Ugoh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ugoh backwards.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicolas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
After the fight, Harold Nicolas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 70
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Murphy moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Nicolas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Nicolas instigates a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T1#
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Nicolas presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolas is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Murphy. #T2#
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolas as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nicolas feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Nicolas with a jab.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Nicolas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicolas.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicolas.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Murphy.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Nicolas throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nicolas digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Murphy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nicolas throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicolas gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short uppercut from Nicolas.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
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 right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Harold Nicolas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicolas pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Nicolas works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicolas doesn't seem phased though.
Nicolas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Nicolas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy slips under a jab.#T1#
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicolas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicolas.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy throws a jab when Nicolas was well out of range.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Nicolas.#T2#
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Nicolas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick.
Murphy slips a jab from Nicolas.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Murphy has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Murphy.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T4#
A short left from Nicolas.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 right from Nicolas on the inside.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nicolas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Vermeulen tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Vermeulen throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeulen misses the target.
Nicolas needs to keep his hands up - Vermeulen had a free shot at his head there.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Vermeulen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicolas quickly recovers to half guard.
Vermeulen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vermeulen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicolas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nicolas told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Nicolas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeulen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.#CL2#
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeulen.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Vermeulen.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Vermeulen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vermeulen lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
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!
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Nicolas. #TD#
Vermeulen has hold of one of Nicolas's legs. Nicolas is fighting the takedown attempt but Vermeulen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen landing with the ground and pound.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Nicolas keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen stops Nicolas from standing up.
Nicolas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Vermeulen works over Nicolas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nicolas has momentary wrist control but Vermeulen slips an elbow through the middle.
Vermeulen forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nicolas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vermeulen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nicolas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vermeulen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vermeulen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vermeulen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Vermeulen throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Nicolas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vermeulen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vermeulen stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicolas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vermeulen.
We've been hearing that Vermeulen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vermeulen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Vermeulen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicolas tries to kick Vermeulen off but Vermeulen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vermeulen works his way into side control.
Vermeulen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vermeulen lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Vermeulen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vermeulen working the ground and pound but Nicolas is defending the strikes.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nicolas to see if he's OK.
Vermeulen scoring with punches from side control.
Vermeulen throws a strike aimed at the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas avoids it well.#T4#
Vermeulen scores with punches from side control.
Nicolas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vermeulen looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nicolas's face.
Vermeulen lands a big shot there that rocks Nicolas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vermeulen tries to control but Nicolas wriggling away.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the head.
Vermeulen throwing strikes here but Nicolas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermeulen wants to control the pace but Nicolas is squirming around nicely.
Vermeulen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nicolas trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Vermeulen is out of range.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Vermeulen keeps it at a distance.
Vermeulen throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses the jab.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas. #TD#
Vermeulen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nicolas sprawls well initially but Vermeulen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vermeulen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicolas defending well though.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vermeulen is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Vermeulen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vermeulen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vermeulen uses his free foot to push down on Nicolas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Vermeulen with a couple of short strikes.
Vermeulen working Nicolas over with strikes here.
Nicolas tries to buck Vermeulen off but he can't manage it.
The referee warns Nicolas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vermeulen landing strikes from the mount and Nicolas is in trouble!
Vermeulen looking to finish Nicolas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nicolas!
Vermeulen with shots to the head and body - Nicolas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vermeulen punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeulen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nicolas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vermeulen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: DARE 60
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sykk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykk misses the target.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sykk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sykk.
Sykk throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Sykk misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Sykk misses its intended target.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Nicolas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Sykk.
We've been informed that Sykk 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.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.#T1#
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sykk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nicolas throws a hook but Sykk avoids it easily.#CL#
Nicolas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykk, pushing him back against the cage.
Sykk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Sykk's head.
Sykk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
A short left from Sykk.
Sykk lands a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Nicolas lands a left hand. #T2#
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sykk as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action. #T3#
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykk.
Sykk pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas prevents Sykk from breaking the clinch.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Sykk breaks the clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sykk.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sykk.
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Nicolas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A clash of legs there as Sykk blocks the low kick.
Sykk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Nicolas checks it
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Sykk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sykk lands a slapping body shot.
Sykk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Nicolas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sykk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Sykk moved out of range.
Nicolas defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolas. That's going to slow Sykk down. #CL2#
Sykk pushes Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asmund Sykk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicolas or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Sykk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
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!
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sykk blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk tries to pull guard but Nicolas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow. #T4#
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Sykk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Sykk can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asmund Sykk 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas lands a head shot.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Sykk misses the jab.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sykk's head.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nicolas.
Sykk scores with a jab.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sykk.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nicolas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sykk misses with a low kick as Nicolas jumps back.
Sykk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sykk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sykk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Sykk jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Sykk tries to clinch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Sykk fails to land with a series of punches.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Sykk throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Sykk lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Sykk takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Sykk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Sykk.
Nicolas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykk.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sykk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body shot
letting Sykk counter with a right hand.
Sykk works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
Sykk blocks a low kick nicely.
Sykk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nicolas.
Sykk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolas lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nicolas misses.
Sykk misses with a looping right.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykk was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Sykk checks a leg kick nicely.
Sykk throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
It seemed like Sykk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Nicolas misses
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sykk has time to react.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Sykk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicolas, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
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!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas lands a left hand.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicolas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Nicolas misses the jab.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Fernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fernando is out of range and Nicolas settles back down.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Fernando cracks Nicolas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
A leg kick checked by Fernando.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando slips a jab from Nicolas.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fernando swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
We've been told by Nicolas's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernando takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Nicolas finds it's way through Fernando's defenses. #T1#
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas defending well as Fernando loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fernando doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernando flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Fernando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Nicolas swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range. #T2#
Nicolas thumps Fernando with a low kick.
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Fernando blocks a leg kick.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the body
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicolas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Nicolas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fernando.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fernando throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fernando with a nice cross.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fernando replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it well.
Fernando tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicolas throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch
and Fernando counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernando throws a front kick aimed at Nicolas's knee but Nicolas avoids it well.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Nicolas there.
Nicolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernando looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fernando cracks Nicolas with a good jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Fernando lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Fernando ducks right into an uppercut from Nicolas.
Fernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernando connects with a body shot.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Nicolas slips a jab from Fernando.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernando blocks a jab.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolas darts in trying to clinch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicolas cracks Fernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernando connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Fernando moved out of range nicely.
Fernando lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fernando's sensitive parts.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fernando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Nicolas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fernando misses the jab.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Fernando finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Fernando.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fernando might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nicolas has got the better of the exchanges.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Fernando moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fernando in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nicolas stuns Fernando with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nicolas tries to work over Fernando's front leg with a kick but Fernando checks it.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernando misses with a looping right.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
Nicolas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Fernando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas with a nice cross.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Fernando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernando.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Nicolas backing away here, and Fernando unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Fernando connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a sloppy body shot
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Fernando staying out of range there.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nice defenses there by Fernando.
Fernando flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nice shot lands for Nicolas.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernando.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolas moves out of range as Fernando strikes.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando lands with a shot to the body.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernando has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a leg kick.
A cross from Nicolas lands.
Nicolas connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fernando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Fernando.
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Nicolas jabs Fernando right on the nose. Fernando blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Fernando knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Fernando pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range and Fernando settles back down.
Fernando's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nicolas misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas misses with a jab to the body
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando scores with a jab. Nicolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nicolas catches Fernando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernando.
Nicolas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Fernando throws a wild body kick that Nicolas sees coming a mile off.
Nicolas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
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!
Fernando jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Fernando.
Fernando is looking to chop away at Nicolas's legs.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas works Fernando's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas cracks Fernando with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
Nicolas motions for Fernando to come forward. Nicolas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando walks into a jab.#T3#
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nicolas tries to score with a low kick but Fernando moves his leg out of the way.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Nicolas takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Fernando looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernando manages to avoid it.
Fernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Fernando stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nicolas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernando feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicolass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicolas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fernando has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernando and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Fernando takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Fernando's shoulder, as Fernando tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Fernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Fernando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernando there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicolas catches Fernando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harold Nicolas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Nicolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Fernando's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Fernando blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Fernando avoids it.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Fernando moves away and avoids it.
Fernando appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fernando. Nicolas shrugs it off though.
Fernando thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolas's side.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fernando.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Nicolas forces Fernando back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Fernando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Fernando manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Fernando throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolas on the side of the head.
Fernando on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Fernando appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fernando throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab when Fernando was well out of range.
Fernando replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it well.
Fernando misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fernando.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Fernando avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas throws a sloppy body shot
and Fernando counters with a nice leg kick.
Fernando misses with a hook.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.#T3#
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Fernando throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas connects with a jab.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Fernando uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Fernando slips a straight right by Nicolas.
It seemed like Fernando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
A clash of legs there as Nicolas blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range. #T4#
Fernando jabs Nicolas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a really nice looking cross but Fernando seems unphased.
Nicolas works Fernando's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas lands a nice shot that snaps Fernando's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
Fernando throws a jab when Nicolas was well out of range.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Fernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernando drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nicolas fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas had his way with Adolfo Fernando in that round.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Fernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick.
Fernando only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Fernando.
A low kick from Nicolas misses
and Fernando counters with a solid body kick.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Fernando misses with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Fernando saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fernando.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Nicolas moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Fernando.
A punch combination from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Nicolas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando.
Nicolas lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernando misses with a straight right. #T2#
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Nicolas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicolas.
Fernando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body punch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Fernando on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolas takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nicolas is looking to chop away at Fernando's legs.
Fernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicolas, as that shot connected.
Fernando throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nicolas blocks the body kick.
Fernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernando is just out of range.
Nicolas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fernando is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernando! But no joy.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Fernando saw that one coming.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernando takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Fernando misses with a body kick.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicolas swings for the body but Fernando moves out of range.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando.
Nicolas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fernando tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Fernando makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adolfo Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas moves out of range as Fernando strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harold Nicolas.
Well Nicolas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harold Nicolas!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE 47
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Soszynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Soszynski moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Soszynski drives through and clinches with Nicolas against the cage.
Soszynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Soszynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Soszynski.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soszynski prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Soszynski scores with a hook to the body.
Soszynski misses with a punch on the inside.
Soszynski works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Soszynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszynski gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszynski.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszynski lands a left hand. #T1#
Nicolas tries to work over Soszynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas tries to work over Soszynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soszynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soszynski tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Soszynski as the two fighters clinch.
Soszynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Soszynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Soszynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soszynski pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Nicolas is rocked!
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Oh Nicolas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soszynski lands with a short shot to the head.
Soszynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Soszynski 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.#T2#
Soszynski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nicolas with a big uppercut! Nicolas tries to clinch up but Soszynski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas covers up and Soszynski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krystian Soszynski!
Krystian Soszynski is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Krystian Soszynski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Harold Nicolas was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Slater misses with a double jab.
A cross from Nicolas lands.
Slater takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Slater dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicolas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slater shoots in but Nicolas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Slater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slater stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
Nicolas taking some punishment here, with Slater in his half guard.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Nicolas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slater on the ground.#T1#
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Slater.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater is keen to just control but Nicolas is a slippery customer.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slater thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nicolas's head.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater with a nice head shot there.
Slater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nicolas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nicolas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Slater throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Slater cracks Nicolas with an open hand slap.
A clash of legs there as Slater blocks the low kick.
Nicolas connects with a single shot there.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Nicolas's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.
Nicolas slaps away a takedown attempt from Slater, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas throws a front kick aimed at Slater's knee but Slater avoids it well.
And Slater tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicolas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater 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.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Nicolas rushes Slater and presses him up against the cage.
Slater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Nicolas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slater is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nicolas to the mat. Nicolas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Slater prevents Nicolas from getting back to his feet.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Nicolas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Slater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater is working Nicolas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slater landing with the ground and pound.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
AC Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nicolas keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater lands a couple of digs.
Nicolas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Slater throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicolas motions for Slater to come forward. Nicolas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Slater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nicolas to the mat! Nicolas manages to get full guard.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Slater lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Nicolas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Slater goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicolas prevents it.
Nicolas works on Slater's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Slater avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to work over Slater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicolas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Nicolas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AC Slater.#T4#
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicolas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slater blocks an uppercut.
Slater blocking some punches.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Slater.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Slater shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nicolas is trying to defend but Slater finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slater thows a huge punch but Nicolas dodges it nicely.
Slater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nicolas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicolas tries to get out of the position.
Slater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Slater stops Nicolas from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nicolas has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Nicolas has hold of Slater's hands but Slater slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Slater takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Nicolas is working away.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slater slips a nice elbow through Nicolas's hands, connecting with Nicolas's forehead.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater winds up and cracks Nicolas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slater looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slater trying to control the action but Nicolas is working from the bottom.
Nicolas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slater. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas cracks Slater with a good jab.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.#T4#
Nicolas takes a swing at Slater's ribcage but misses.
Slater lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Slater as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Slater avoids it.
Nicolas wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Nicolas. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas slips a jab from Slater.
Nicolas tries to work over Slater's front leg with a kick but Slater checks it.
Slater feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Slater's ribs.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Slater is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicolas's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nicolas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AC Slater really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nicolas is looking to escape.
Slater lands with a punch from half guard.
Slater drops an elbow to the side of Nicolas's head.
Slater is nestled in close to Nicolas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Slater there. #ROC2#
Nicolas is rocked!
Slater is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nicolas is hurt! He's hurt bad - Slater fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nicolas from any more punishment! Congratulations to Slater! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
AC Slater decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: DARE 31
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Nice body kick from Kong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicolas.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kong misses.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas slips a jab from Kong.
Nicolas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Kong stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Kong swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Nicolas has managed to clinch.
Nicolas avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with some punches. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kong blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong lands a body punch.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
A short left from Kong.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands. #T2#
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong looks winded!
Kong misses with some punches.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Kong working aggressively here.
Nicolas gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas is working Kong over against the cage.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong working aggressively here. #T4#
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a big right hand that drops Kong! The killer instinct kicks in and Nicolas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Pate tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pate throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Nicolas clinches up against the cage.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pate fails to land.
Pate blocks an uppercut.
Pate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pate is leaning against Nicolas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pate misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a left hand.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Pate told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Pate.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pate swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Pate.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas letting Pate take a breather here.
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Pate.
Pate is trying to stall.
Pate prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Pate pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Pate's ribcage. Pate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pate looks winded!
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Pate.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Pate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards. #T3#
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Pate lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pate.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Pate is trying to maintain a safe position but Nicolas gets an underhook and turns Pate into the cage.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Pate.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
Pate has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Pate scores with a hook to the body.
Pate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pate.
A short body shot lands from Pate as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Pate.
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pate prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
Nicolas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pate.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate lands a left hand.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pate.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pate in his tracks.
Pate looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Nicolas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pate on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pate wants to counter with a clinch but Nicolas pushes him away.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Pate keeps it at a distance.
Nicolas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicolas throws out a powerful jab.
Pate connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicolas defending well as Pate loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Nicolas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pate's head backwards.
Nicolas scores with a nice head shot.
Pate avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pate in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.#T1#
Pate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nicolas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate.
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A nice left hand lands by Pate.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Pate blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Pate is trying to maintain a safe position but Nicolas gets an underhook and turns Pate into the cage.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pate can do to turn this around?
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pate fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Pate controls his hands.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Pate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harold Nicolas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas pushes Pate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pate misses with a punch to the body.
Pate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pate swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pate scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Pate throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pate misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pates head.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Pate.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Pate misses with the head strike.
Nicolas is working Pate over against the cage.
Pate misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Pate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Pate.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow.
Pate is working Nicolas over against the cage.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pates head.
Pate misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pate.
Nice body punch from Pate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pate works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Pate stalling in the clinch.
Pate lands an uppercut.
Pate misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Pate slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Pate checks it.
Pate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range and Pate settles back down.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pate.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Pate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range and Pate settles back down.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pate.
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas wants to clinch up but Pate keeps it at a distance.
Pate is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pate misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Pate catches Nicolas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Pate.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Pate moved out of range nicely.
Pate just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicolas's hands.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Pate.
Pate is looking to chop away at Nicolas's legs.
Pate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Pate misses
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pate connects with a leg kick. Nicolas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pate to score with a decent uppercut.
Pate slips under a jab.
Pate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Pate's head.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
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!
Nicolas misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas scores with a hook.
Nicolas with a jab.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Pate throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
A little jabbing left from Pate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Pate lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Pate throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Pate's shoulder, as Pate tries to avoid the shot.
Pate is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nicolas tries to clinch there but Pate circles away.
Pate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pate tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Pate throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Pate lands a jab to Nicolas's midsection.
Pate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pate.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pate's head backwards.
Pate feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Nicolas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pate is out of range.
Pate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Pate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pate.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pate manages to avoid it.
Pate lands with a hook. Nicolas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Pate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Pate avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Pate avoids it.
Pate lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Pate moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Pate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas throws a hook but Pate avoids it easily.
Pate thuds a left hand into Nicolas's body.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Pate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Pate takes one to the chin there.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Pate's body. Pate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pate tries to counter with a clinch but Nicolas shakes him off and moves away.
Pate avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Harold Nicolas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Pate tries to counter with a clinch but Nicolas shakes him off and moves away.
Pate dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Pate keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Pate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Pate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pate can pounce on him.
Pate tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicolas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pate under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pate swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy right hand. Pate should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nicolas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Pate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Pate gets tackled into the cage by Nicolas. Nicolas maintains the clinch.
Pate lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Pate tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Pate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pate.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate stalling the fight.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pate blocking some punches. #T2#
Pate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pate taking a breather.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Pate.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries to work over Pate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Pate blocks it.
Pate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas lands a right hand.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Pate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicolas.
Pate taking a breather.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow.
Nicolas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pate.
Pate misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas cracks Pate with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
Pate takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nicolas. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Pate is rocked!
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pate is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
Nicolas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pate with a big uppercut! Pate tries to clinch up but Nicolas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pate to the mat! Pate covers up and Nicolas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Murha Pate had this to say: 'ei saatana'.

Event: DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas wants to clinch.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nicolas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stein scores with a jab. Nicolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Stein has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Stein lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Stein's ribcage. Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stein.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas presses Stein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stein looks winded!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a left hand.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
A hook to the body from Nicolas. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas takes an elbow to the temple.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Stein blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage. #T3#
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nicolas is working Stein over against the cage.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein. #T4#
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocking some punches.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stein throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Stein avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Nicolas pushes Stein up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas cracks Stein with a nice body shot.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Nicolas.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T2#
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein stalling in the clinch but Nicolas improves position.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stein can do to turn this around?
Nicolas lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands. #BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch.
Stein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Stein throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Nicolas pushes him away.
Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Stein is having none of it. #T4#
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nicolas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stein.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicolas misses with a body shot
and Stein counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Nicolas has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Nicolas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Harold Nicolas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action. #T1#
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Nicolas dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Stein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Stein.
Nicolas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
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!
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein blocks a body shot from Nicolas. #T3#
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Nicolas shrugs off.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas works on Stein's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein lands a body shot.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Stein.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Stein avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Nicolas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stein doesn't seem bothered though.
Stein throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Nicolas gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Stein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nicolas gets through Stein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Stein is rocked!
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a big right hand that drops Stein! The killer instinct kicks in and Nicolas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Frank Stein was interviewed post fight and said 'It's not alive! Farewell Bushido!'.

Event: DARE 17
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Jordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nicolas throws a jab when Jordon was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Jordon feints a counter leg kick.
Jordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jordon needs to keep his hands up - Nicolas had a free shot at his head there.
Jordon looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Jordon misses with a low kick as Nicolas jumps back.
Jordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Jordon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Jordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Jordon moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Jordon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Nicolas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Despite the aggression on Jordon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Nicolas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jordon moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas swings for the body but Jordon moves out of range.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Jordon moved out of range.
Nicolas tries to land a leg kick but Jordon saw it coming and moves away.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Jordon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nicolas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Jordon.
Jordon misses with a body shot.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Jordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordon walks into a jab.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordon.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Jordon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jordon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jordon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordon misses the body punch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nicolas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jordon misses with a straight right.
Jordon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicolas rather than just go for the knockout.
Jordon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Jordon misses.
Jordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Nicolas swings for the body but Jordon moves out of range.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Jordon's shoulder, as Jordon tries to avoid the shot.
Jordon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Jordon's head.
Jordon slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jordon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolas doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicolas cracks Jordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jordon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jordon misses with a body shot.
Jordon is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Jordon avoids the punch easily.
Jordon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicolas in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordon slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordon.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordon moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Jordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jordon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jordon throws a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Jordon takes one to the side of the head.
Jordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas lands a jab.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jordon manages to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordon staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jordon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicolas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicolas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Jordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jordon! But no joy.
Jordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordon.
Jordon counters with a body kick.
Jordon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Jordon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nicolas dodges the punch combination from Jordon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Nicolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jordon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordon can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nicolas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jordons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas jabs Jordon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicolas. That's going to slow Jordon down.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Jordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordon throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordon.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jordon!
Jordon misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Jordon moved away.
Jordon avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Jordon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicolas. Nicolas obviously looking to wear him down.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jordon tries to clinch but Nicolas is having none of it.
Nicolas moves out of range as Jordon strikes.
It looked like Nicolas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordon.
Nicolas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicolas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Jordon.
Nicolas cracks Jordon with a good jab.
Jordon misses the shot to the body.
Jordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a hook. Jordon ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Nicolas moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordon tries to pull guard but Nicolas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Jordon just leaning against Nicolas, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Jordon as the two fighters clinch.
Jordon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Jordon avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas tries to work over Jordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Jordon throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordon. #T4#
Jordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordon tries to pull guard but Nicolas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Jordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordon.
Jordon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nicolas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jordon can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordon pushes Nicolas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Jordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
Jordon blocking some punches.
Nicolas tries to work over Jordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Jordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jordon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jordon can pounce on him. #CL#
Nicolas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jordon lands with a right to the head.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Jordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordon blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Jordon.
A body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas digs a right hand underneath Jordon's ribcage. Jordon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordon stalling in the clinch but Nicolas improves position.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordon has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T1#
Jordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
A short left from Nicolas.
James Jordon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Jordon avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Jordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordon pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas gets through Jordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordon misses with the head strike.
Jordon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Jordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordon is looking to control Nicolas's arms but Nicolas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jordon has his back to the cage. #T2#
Jordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Jordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordon misses with some punches.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jordon.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nice body punch from Jordon.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
Jordon jumps guard but Nicolas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordon misses with the head strike.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordon lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Jordon fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordon.#T3#
Jordon lands a shot to the body.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Nicolas lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordon.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Jordon avoiding damage.
Jordon blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Jordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordon digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank. #T4#
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Jordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Jordon working aggressively here.
Jordon blocking some punches.
Jordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordon misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Jordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nicolas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
Nicolas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jordon or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Jordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Jordon.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordon throws a counter combo.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nicolas tests Jordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Nicolas takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jordon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolas cracks Jordon with a nice body shot.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A short left from Nicolas.
Jordon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nicolas as Jordon tries to tie him up.
Nicolas tries to work over Jordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Jordon tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jordon has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nicolas pushes Jordon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Nicolas tries a body shot but Jordon blocks it.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas is leaning against Jordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Jordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
Jordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordon tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas gets through Jordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Jordon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Jordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordon tries to stall but Nicolas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordon seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordon misses with the head strike.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Nicolas tries to work over Jordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Jordon blocks it.
Jordon lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jordon misses with some punches.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
A right hand to the body from Jordon.
Jordon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordon backwards.
Nicolas misses with some punches.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordon.
Nicolas pushes Jordon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Jordon controls the action.
Nicolas is leaning against Jordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordon's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas had his way with James Jordon in that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordon swinging wildly here.
Jordon throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordon moves away.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas with a hook.
Jordon jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas connects with a crisp jab.
Jordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jordon on the side of the head.
Jordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
A nice side step and Jordon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Nice cross by Jordon.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Jordon's head but Jordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicolas lands a glancing blow to the side of Jordon's head.
Nicolas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nicolas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jordon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jordon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the head.
Jordon misses the jab.
Jordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Jordon's head but Jordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas connects with a right hand. Jordon shakes it off.
James Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordon thuds his right hand into Nicolas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicolas.
Jordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Jordon tries a quick counter leg kick but Nicolas is wise to it.
Jordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jordon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Jordon checks a low kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicolas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordon.
Jordon tries to land a leg kick but Nicolas saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Jordon lands with a shot to the body.
Jordon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicolas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Nicolas.
Jordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jordon tries to work over Nicolas's front leg with a kick but Nicolas checks it.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Jordon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicolas.
Jordon slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas thumps Jordon with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas lands with a hook. Jordon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Jordon wants to land a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
Jordon defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Jordon slips the punch.
As Nicolas backs off Jordon throws a huge counter combo but Nicolas manages to avoid it all.
Jordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jordon takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas lands a leg kick that knocks Jordon off balance momentarily.
Nicolas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jordon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nicolas lands a glancing blow to the side of Jordon's head.
Jordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jordon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicolas throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Nicolas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicolas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DARE 12
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Alzate ducks down to avoid it.
Alzate throws a head kick but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Alzate counters with a nice uppercut.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Alzate.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alzate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzate scrambles back to his feet.
Alzate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Alzate.
Alzate throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas moves out of range as Alzate throws a body kick.
Alzate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Alzate lands a lovely overhand right.
Alzate misses with a straight right.
Alzate looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range. #T1#
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzate.
Nicolas slips under a jab from Alzate.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Alzate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alzate. Nicolas shrugs it off though.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Alzate.
Alzate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzate.
Alzate tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alzate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Alzate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzate blocks a low kick nicely.
Nicolas dodges the punch combination from Alzate.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Alzate fakes the leg kick and cracks Nicolas in the body. #T2#
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.#CL#
Nicolas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alzate. #CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Alzate taking a breather.
Alzate lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Alzate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alzate throws a body kick that misses.
Alzate cracks Nicolas with an open hand slap.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate misses the jab.
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzate jabs at Nicolas's body.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alzate throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicolas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alzate thinking.
Alzate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.#T3#
Alzate sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzate checks a leg kick.
Nicolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alzate lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Alzate.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nicolas lands a jab to Alzate's midsection.
Nicolas misses with a low kick.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzate circles away.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alzate throws a chopping leg kick but Nicolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Alzate is avoiding it.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Alzate misses with a leg kick.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alzate throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Alzate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicolas momentarily.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Alzate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nicolas takes a step back to recover.
Alzate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Alzate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alzate staying out of range there.
Alzate thinks about the counter body kick.
Alzate moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.#CL#
Nicolas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicolas lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Alzate looks winded!
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
Alzate throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Alzate is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alzate is able to avoid easily.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nicolas checks it well.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick. Alzate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alzate has time to react.
Nicolas with a nice cross.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Alzate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicolas lands a nice shot that snaps Alzate's head back.
Nicolas moves in looking to clinch but Alzate pushes him off.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T1#
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Nicolas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alzate misses with a kick to the body.
Alzate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Nicolas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Alzate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Alzate moves out of range easily.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzate throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Alzate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alzate misses with a low kick as Nicolas jumps back.
Alzate throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Alzate is out of range.
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas tests Alzate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick from Alzate.
Nicolas throws a low kick but Alzate moves out of range easily.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nicolas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alzate, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Alzate.
Alzate tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Good body shot from Alzate.
Nice body punch from Alzate - that landed with a thud.
Alzate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Alzate manages to break the clinch.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Alzate's body. Alzate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch but Alzate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alzate misses with a kick to the body
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nicolas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzate throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicolas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.#CL#
Nicolas instigates a clinch.
Alzate wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicolas won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Alzate.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Alzate wants to get back to striking at distance but Nicolas won't allow it.
A short right from Alzate on the inside.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzate misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Alzate breaks from the clinch.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate checks the leg kick.
Alzate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nicolas moves in looking to clinch but Alzate pushes him off.
Nicolas avoids a kick to the body.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Alzate's body. Alzate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Nicolas has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Alzate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
A slow jab from Alzate misses its intended target.
Nicolas avoids the head kick by Alzate.
Alzate feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Nicolas doesn't manage to clinch there - Alzate circles away.
Alzate swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Alzate manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harold Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas'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.
#R3#
Alzate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate misses with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Alzate blocks the low kick.
Nicolas moves out of range as Alzate throws a body kick.
Alzate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzate.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alzate checks a leg kick.
Nicolas scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate checks the leg kick.
Alzate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alzate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
Alzate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Nicolas.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Nicolas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzate. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
Alzate lands a lovely overhand right.
Alzate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolas doesn't seem bothered though.
Alzate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Alzate.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alzate has time to react.#CL#
Nicolas rushes Alzate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alzate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicolas blocks the elbow strike.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzate controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Alzate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alzate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicolas's brow.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzate backwards. #T2#
Nicolas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alzate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nice body punch from Nicolas - that landed with a thud.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Harold Nicolas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Alzate's head.
Alzate tries to circle away but Nicolas has him pinned against the cage.
Nicolas works on Alzate's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas digs a right hand into Alzate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alzate's gas tank.
Nicolas lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a left hand.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Alzate blocks it.
Nicolas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolas pushes Alzate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Alzate takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas pushes Alzate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a hook that snaps the head of Alzate backwards. #ROC#
Alzate is rocked!
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzate is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Nicolas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Alzate with a big uppercut! Alzate tries to clinch up but Nicolas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Alzate to the mat! Alzate covers up and Nicolas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Batra moved out of range.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
A left lands for Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Batra's body. Batra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Batra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nicolas misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batra working aggressively here.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas gets through Batra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batra slowing the pace effectively.
Batra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Batra digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolas.#T1#
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra working aggressively here.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Batra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicolas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action. #TD#
Batra lands a takedown into guard.
Batra controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Batra trying to control but Nicolas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Batra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Batra'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.
Nicolas wants to stand but Batra is controlling the position.
Nicolas has Batra pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Batra throwing strikes from guard but Nicolas blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Batra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Batra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nicolas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Batra.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batra.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra tries a head kick but it misses.
Batra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batra.#T4#
Batra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nicolas moves into the clinch.
Batra lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Batra tries to stall but Nicolas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Batra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicolas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Batra avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Batra.
Batra blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas pushes Batra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batra has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Batra misses with a body punch.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
Batra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Batra tries to score with a low kick but Nicolas moves his leg out of the way.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Batra's body. Batra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Batra misses with a two punch combination.
Nicolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batra rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the body
and Batra counters with a nice body shot.
Batra moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nicolas.
Batra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batra.
Nicolas swings for the body but Batra moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batra or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicolas, which made it look bad.
Batra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batra shoots in for a double leg but Nicolas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gobal Batra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Batra's body.#T1#
Batra jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
Batra throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Batra misses with a hook.
Batra throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Nicolas finds it's target.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Batra looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Batra is out of range.
Batra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Batra misses.
A head kick misses from Batra.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Batra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Batra lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.#T2#
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Batra throws a hook to the side of Nicolas's head but Nicolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batra fails with the takedown.
Nicolas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batra with a body shot.
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Batra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Batra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batra misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas connects with a single shot there.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batra tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Batra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batra works the jab nicely.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
and Batra counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Batra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nicolas has time to react.
Nicolas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicolas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batra misses with a wild body shot.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas stuns Batra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batra loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Batra throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Batra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batra misses with an uppercut.
Nicolas tries to clinch there but Batra circles away.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Batra looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Batra throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Batra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Batra.
Batra scores with a body shot.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Batra goes for a double leg but Nicolas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicolas continues to drive forward.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batra looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Batra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolas.
Batra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batra.
Batra tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicolas avoided it.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Batra lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Nicolas.
Batra throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Batra scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batra.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batra slips a jab from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batra. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batra throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas defending well as Batra loads up on a big left hand.
Batra moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Batra's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batra. Batra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Batra.
A telegraphed right hand from Batra misses the target.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Batra.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Batra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Batra misses.
Batra ducks right into an uppercut from Nicolas.
Batra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Batra misses with a looping left.
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batra has time to react.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batra.
Nicolas throws a combination. Batra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nicolas connects with a body shot that sends Batra's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Batra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Nicolas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Batra throws a chopping leg kick but Nicolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolas digs a good hook to Batra's body.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Batra misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Nicolas's head back.
A combination from Nicolas does no damage.
Batra lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Batra lands.
Nicolas throws a series of strikes that have Batra backpedaling.
A low kick from Batra is predictable there
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Batra's ribs.
Nicolas dodges the punch combination from Batra.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Batra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batra throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas cracks Batra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Batra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicolas scores with a shoulder strike.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra misses with a punch on the inside.
Batra blocking some punches.
Batra throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Batra.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batra.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Batra is rocked!
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Batra.
Oh Batra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Batra pulls guard successfully.
Batra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batra seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicolas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batra is proving hard to escape from.
Batra controls Nicolas momentarily but Nicolas frees himself. #SUB#
Batra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas really dominated that round.
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.
#R4#
Batra moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Batra misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nicolas jabs Batra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Nicolas.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batra can pounce on him.
Batra just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nicolas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra throws a leg kick but Nicolas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nicolas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nicolas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Batra closes the distance and clinches.
Batra is stalling here.
Batra blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batra prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Batra uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nicolas on the inside.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batra backwards.
Batra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Harold Nicolas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batra throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batra blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Batra working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Batra's head.
Batra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batra lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short left from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Batra tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Batra back against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batra's elbow.
Nicolas works on Batra's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Batra throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Nicolas tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Nicolas cracks Batra with a nice body shot.
Nicolas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nicolas can turn it around.
Nicolas is working Batra over against the cage.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Batra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Nicolas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Batra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nicolas is unloading with more strikes now! Batra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Harold Nicolas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: AFL: Fight at the flats
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas scores with a jab. Lukaszewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Nicolas moves into range and clinches up with Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lukaszewicz is trying to break the clinch but Nicolas has him pressed against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lukaszewicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lukaszewicz's efforts to push away.
Nicolas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Nicolas.
Lukaszewicz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nicolas lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Lukaszewicz is trying to push Nicolas away but Nicolas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicolas lands with a right to the head.
Nicolas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukaszewicz backwards.
Lukaszewicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas gets underhooks to prevent Lukaszewicz's takedown attempt.
Nicolas works on Lukaszewicz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Lukaszewicz is breathing heavily.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lukaszewicz controls his hands.
Nicolas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lukaszewicz.
Still in the clinch, Nicolas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicolas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nicolas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
A short left from Nicolas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Lukaszewicz is rocked!
Lukaszewicz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nicolas lands a body shot. #T2#
A hook to the body from Nicolas.
Nicolas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Lukaszewicz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Nicolas lands a big right hand that sends Lukaszewicz to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Lukaszewicz! #SU2#
Nicolas decides to return to a standing position.
Nicolas pounces like a tiger and cracks Lukaszewicz with a vicious hook! Lukaszewicz is down but not out! Nicolas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas is the new light heavyweight champion!
Harold Nicolas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AFL Austin vs Kinneas
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
Five seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Five drives through and clinches with Nicolas against the cage.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Five avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Five clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Five fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicolas sizes up Five with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Five tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nicolas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Five doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Five slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas thuds his right hand into Five's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nicolas connects with the punch.
Five tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicolas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicolas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Five is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jonnhy Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Five shoots for a double leg takedown but Nicolas sprawls well. He's pushed Five's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Five throws a series of punches but Nicolas avoids them all with ease.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Five counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Five on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicolas. That snapped Five's head back. #ROC2#
Five is rocked!
Nicolas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Five to the canvas! Five doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nicolas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DFC Asylum 27
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Austin slips under a jab.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Austin.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Austin. Austin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Austin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicolas throws a combination that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Austin there.#T1#
Austin misses with a straight right.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Austin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nicolas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Austin on the side of the head.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Austin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicolas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Austin to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
A jab from Austin misses.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas slips a jab from Austin.
Nicolas lands an overhand right.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Nicolas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Austin throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Austin's ribs.
Austin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicolas slips under a jab.
Nicolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Austin misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Austin looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Austin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Austin looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Austin manages to avoid it.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Austin.
Nicolas scores with a nice strike.
Nicolas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Austin misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Austin tries to clinch there but Nicolas circles away.
Nicolas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Austin's hands.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Austin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch.
Austin lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Austin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolas avoids a wild elbow strike from Austin.
Austin lands a shoulder strike.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Austin misses with a body punch.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Austin can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Austin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Austin keeps control of Nicolas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin lands an elbow that stopped Nicolas in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin 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.
#R2#
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Austin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Austin.
Nicolas connects with a looping right hand.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Austin throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Austin, as that shot connected.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Austin as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Nicolas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Austin doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Austin has been cut.
Nicolas lands a jab to the nose.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely. #T1#
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin's corner calls for a 1-2. Austin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Austin misses the jab.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Austin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Austin counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Austin misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Nicolas misses its target.
Nice body punch from Austin.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Austin takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Austin misses with a body shot.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Austin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Austin moves into range and clinches up with Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Austin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Austin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nicolas tries to work over Austin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Austin.
Shane Austin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.#T3#
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Austin saw that one coming.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Austin throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Austin cracks Nicolas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Austin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicolas with a body shot.
Nicolas lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
Austin moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.#T4#
Nicolas slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Austin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicolas. Nicolas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Austin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Austin misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Austin moves to clinch but Nicolas breaks away
and Nicolas counters with a one-two to the body.
Austin is looking to clinch but Nicolas is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Austin's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Austin misses.
Austin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Austin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A body shot lands from Nicolas.
Nicolas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Nicolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Austin tests Nicolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Austin throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Austin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin lands with a shot to the body.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Austin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolas doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nicolas misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Austin manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Austin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Jab by Nicolas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with a nice right hand.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shane Austin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nicolas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Austin.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Austin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
Austin misses the jab.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Austin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Austin defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Austin there.
A jab from Austin misses.
Austin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Nicolas takes a swing at Austin's ribcage but misses.
Austin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Austin throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it.
Austin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Nicolas misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Austin throws a right hand that misses
and Austin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin scores with a jab to the body.
Austin staying out of range there.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Austin.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Austin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Austin!
Shane Austin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Asylum 23
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicolas jabs Pomper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pomper throws a series of punches but Nicolas moves out of range.
Pomper throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pomper throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicolas. That snapped Pomper's head back.
Pomper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pomper scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pomper throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
Pomper is breathing heavily.
Nicolas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Rob Pomper has been cut.
Rob Pomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicolas jabs at Pomper's body.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Pomper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Pomper's body.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas jabs at Pomper's body.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Pomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Nicolas. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Pomper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pomper misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pomper thinking.
Nicolas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Pomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas lands a jab to Pomper's midsection.
Nicolas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pomper on the side of the head.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pomper misses with a wild body shot.
Pomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicolas punishes Pomper's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pomper rather than just go for the knockout.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas scores with a hook.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas jabs at Pomper's body.
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Pomper's body.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Nicolas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicolas staying out of range there.#CL2#
Nicolas rushes Pomper and presses him up against the cage.
Pomper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Nicolas leaning against his opponent.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pomper trying to control the position but instead, Nicolas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pomper into the cage.
Pomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pomper working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Pomper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pomper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Pomper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas throws a series of strikes that have Pomper backpedaling.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas connects with a body shot.
Pomper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas punishes Pomper's body with a nice straight punch.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Nicolas - just one landing.
Nicolas connects with a body shot that sends Pomper's belly button to the back.
Nicolas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pomper takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Nicolas drops Pomper with a beautiful combination! Pomper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nicolas is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Pomper is rocked!
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Pomper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pomper seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Nicolas darts in and clinches Pomper up against the cage.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks from the clinch.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Pomper's ribs.
Nicolas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Nicolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas lands a nice hook to Pomper's body. Pomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pomper takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Pomper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pomper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pomper misses with a left hand
enabling Nicolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas throws a shot to the body.
Pomper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolas lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Nicolas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nicolas lands a really nice looking cross but Pomper seems unphased.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas scores with a one two! Pomper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pomper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas digs a good body shot into Pomper's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pomper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas stuns Pomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Nicolas thuds a left hand into Pomper's body.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Pomper misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicolas misses.
Pomper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicolas lands a body shot.
Pomper staying out of range there.
Nicolas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pomper at a distance.
Nicolas takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas lands a nice looking body shot.
Pomper misses with a body shot
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Pomper ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicolas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Pomper's ribs.
Pomper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Pomper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Pomper throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a left to the body.
Pomper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Pomper is just out of range.
Pomper takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Pomper throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Pomper tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicolas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicolas lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicolas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pomper circles away quickly and effectively.
Pomper is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pomper.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Pomper throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Pomper lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nicolas scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Pomper misses with a body kick.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pomper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolas finds it's way round the side to connect with Pomper's head.
Pomper swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nicolas rushes Pomper and presses him up against the cage.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pomper letting Nicolas take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Nicolas. #T2#
Pomper just leaning against Nicolas, taking a breather.
Nicolas slowing the pace effectively.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pomper slowing the pace effectively.
Pomper prevents a body shot from Nicolas. #T3#
Pomper is looking to control Nicolas's arms but Nicolas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pomper has his back to the cage.
Rob Pomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pomper is trying to maintain a safe position but Nicolas gets an underhook and turns Pomper into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Nicolas manages to break the clinch.
Nicolas scores with a jab.
Pomper misses with a looping left.
Nicolas throws a nice looking combination but Pomper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pomper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pomper.
Pomper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pomper scores with a body shot.
Pomper misses with a looping left.
Nicolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Pomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pomper throws a lazy uppercut
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas walks into a straight right hand from Pomper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Pomper. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Pomper digs a good hook to Nicolas's body.
Pomper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nicolas on the side of the head.#KD#
Pomper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nicolas sprawling to the canvas! Nicolas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pomper finish him?!
Harold Nicolas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
Pomper misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Pomper.
Well Nicolas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DFC Asylum 19
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas scores with a sloppy right hand. Kinneas should have avoided that one.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Kinneas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicolas lands with a nice body punch.
Kinneas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kinneas connects with a leg kick. Nicolas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nicolas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kinneas.
Nicolas throws a hook but Kinneas avoids it easily.
Kinneas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Kinneas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
It looked like Kinneas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Kinneas moved out of range.
Kinneas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kinneas throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinneas moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Kinneas blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target. #T1#
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinneas moves away.
Nicolas misses with a lunging right hand
and Kinneas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kinneas tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Kinneas's shoulder, as Kinneas tries to avoid the shot.
Kinneas moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kinneas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Nicolas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kinneas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Kinneas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinneas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kinneas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kinneas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicolas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinneas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Kinneas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kinneas.
Nicolas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kinneas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinneas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinneas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinneas.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Kinneas moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas lands a really nice looking cross but Kinneas seems unphased.
Kinneas just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kinneas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Kinneas is looking to wear down Nicolas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
and Kinneas counters with a three punch combo that has Nicolas backing up. Nicolas nods at Kinneas to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kinneas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kinneas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kinneas, right into the meat.
Kinneas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Kinneas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinneas walks into a stiff left hand from Nicolas.
Good exchange - Nicolas coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Kinneas catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.
Kinneas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nicolas doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinneas slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kinneas looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range. #T4#
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Kinneas moves away and avoids it.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinneas.
Kinneas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but Kinneas ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinneas.
Kinneas slips under a jab.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Kinneas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinneas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicolas takes a swing at Kinneas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kinneas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
letting Kinneas counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kinneas cracks Nicolas with a good jab.
Nicolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kinneas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas throws out a powerful jab.
Kinneas ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Kinneas with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kinneas.
Kinneas misses with a looping right.
Nicolas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick from Kinneas.
Nicolas lands a right hook to the body.
Kinneas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Kinneas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kinneas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
The fighters circling - Kinneas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kinneas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Nice defenses there by Kinneas.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinneas.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Kinneas slips under a jab.
Kinneas keeps Nicolas at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Kinneas knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Kinneas.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas misses with a hook. Kinneas ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Nicolas misses. #T2#
Kinneas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinneas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas throws the left hand but Kinneas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kinneas staying out of range there.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the body
and Kinneas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinneas blocks a jab.
Nicolas misses with a two punch combination.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Kinneas's head but Kinneas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Kinneas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kinneas connects with a high kick.
Kinneas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
and Kinneas counters with an outside leg kick.
Kinneas lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas takes a swing at Kinneas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Kinneas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicolas. Nicolas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kinneas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Kinneas scores with a spinning back kick!
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Kinneas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinneas tests Nicolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harold Nicolas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kinneas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Kinneas's shoulder, as Kinneas tries to avoid the shot.
Kinneas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kinneas lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
Nicolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinneas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolas.
Nicolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Kinneas finish him?
Nicolas scores with a sloppy right hand. Kinneas should have avoided that one.
Nicolas seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Kinneas.
Kinneas blocks a jab.#T4#
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Kinneas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinneas throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a hook. Kinneas ducked under it nicely.
Kinneas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Kinneas sends Nicolas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kinneas is motioning to the referee to let Nicolas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kinneas slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
A shot to the body from Nicolas misses
and Kinneas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kinneas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kinneas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinneas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinneas as he connects with a hook.
Kinneas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irvine Kinneas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kinneas thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolas's side.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Kinneas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Kinneas tries to clinch up.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nicolas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kinneas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nicolas scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Kinneas moved out of range.
Kinneas cracks Nicolas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nicolas falls backwards against the cage. Kinneas follows up with more strikes that drop Nicolas to his knees. Kinneas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nicolas! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irvine Kinneas!

Event: DFC Asylum 16
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Pomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pomper throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Pomper.
Pomper sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rob Pomper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pomper misses with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Pomper cracks Nicolas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Pomper looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Pomper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Pomper throws a right hand that misses
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pomper scores with a sloppy right hand. Nicolas should have avoided that one. #T1#
Pomper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Pomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicolas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pomper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pomper throws a shot from downtown. Nicolas moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Pomper.
Pomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a counter combo.
Pomper misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nicolas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pomper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pomper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicolas circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicolas! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Pomper misses.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Pomper misses
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas tries to move into range but Pomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pomper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pomper.
A jab from Pomper finds it's way through Nicolas's defenses. #KD#
Pomper throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nicolas tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pomper is pushing down on Nicolas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nicolas is fighting to maintain full guard but Pomper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nicolas is still in real trouble! Can Pomper finish him?
Nicolas trying to hold on to Pomper's head to control him but Pomper postures up.
Nicolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Pomper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Pomper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Pomper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pomper slips a straight right by Nicolas.
Pomper throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Rob Pomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Pomper counters with a one-two to the body.
Pomper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Pomper slips the punch.
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pomper. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pomper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pomper jabs Nicolas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pomper takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pomper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Pomper misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pomper.
Pomper moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Pomper moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A cross from Pomper lands.
Pomper misses the jab.
Pomper lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pomper. #T2#
Pomper throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Nicolas takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Pomper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pomper. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pomper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pomper slips under a jab from Nicolas.#T3#
Nicolas walks into a straight right hand from Pomper.
The fighters circling - Pomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Pomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Harold Nicolas's cut even more.
Pomper misses with a body shot.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pomper.
Pomper connects with a combination that backs up Nicolas into the cage. Pomper lands a flurry of punches that gets past Nicolas's guard. Nicolas is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Pomper bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Pomper!
Rob Pomper took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: DFC Asylum 13
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas throws a hook but Aswani avoids it easily.#TD2#
Aswani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Nicolas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Aswani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nicolas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aswani tries for a takedown but Nicolas manages to get underhooks.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Aswani controls the action. #T1#
Aswani is trying to pull guard but Nicolas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aswani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleda Aswani.
Nicolas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aswani up against the cage.
Nicolas tries to break the clinch but Aswani is controlling the position.
Aswani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nicolas prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aswani wants a takedown.
Nicolas gets underhooks to prevent Aswani's takedown attempt.
Nicolas gets underhooks to prevent Aswani's takedown attempt.
Aswani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nicolas gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Nicolas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicolas cracks Aswani with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Oleda Aswani has been cut.#T3#
Aswani blocks a jab.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicolas scores with a one two! Aswani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Aswani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aswani goes for a takedown attempt but Nicolas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aswani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nicolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Nicolas throws the left hand but Aswani avoids the punch easily.
Aswani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Aswani moves into the clinch.
Nicolas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aswani up against the cage.
Aswani keeps control of Nicolas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aswani is trying to drag Nicolas to the mat but Nicolas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oleda Aswani's cut.
That's time! Nicolas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nicolas misses with a hook. Aswani ducked under it nicely.
Aswani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aswani can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Aswani rushes Nicolas and presses him up against the cage.
Aswani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicolas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nicolas is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas stalls. #T1#
Nicolas slows down the pace here. #BC#
Nicolas manages to break the clinch.
Aswani walks into a stiff left hand from Nicolas.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Nicolas engages and cracks Aswani with a massive lead left hook - Aswani tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Nicolas is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DFC Asylum 10
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison tries to counter with a takedown but Nicolas is quick to defend against it.
Aokison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut. Aokison saw that one coming.
Aokison moves in looking to clinch but Nicolas pushes him off.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Aokison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicolas doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Aokison gets a clinch.
Aokison tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Aokison back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nicolas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aokison throws a hook but Nicolas avoids it easily.
Aokison lands with a good body shot.
Aokison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Nicolas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harold Nicolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison goes for a double leg but Nicolas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicolas continues to drive forward.
Aokison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Aokison darts in trying to clinch
and Aokison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Aokison gets a clinch.
Aokison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicolas up against the cage.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas wants to break free but Aokison has control. #TD#
Aokison decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Aokison is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nicolas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aokison's body to avoid the submission. Aokison has instead reached around Nicolas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aokison arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryu Aokison!
A relieved looking Ryu Aokison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Survivor Indivial Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ken Enlow has been cut.#CL#
Enlow has closed the distance and engaged Nicolas in a clinch.
Enlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nicolas walks away with a smile on his face. Enlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enlow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicolas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Enlow somewhat.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Enlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enlow fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Nicolas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Enlow! Nicolas lets Enlow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Enlow drives through and clinches with Nicolas against the cage.
Enlow jumps guard but Nicolas stands there with Enlow around his waist. Enlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Enlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicolas prevents it. #KD2#
Nicolas drops Enlow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Enlow is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Enlow is rocked!
Enlow is trying to pull guard but Nicolas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Enlow jumps guard but Nicolas stands there with Enlow around his waist. Enlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Nicolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enlow shoots and misses #KD2#
and Nicolas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Enlow! Nicolas lets Enlow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Enlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Enlow's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Nicolas before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Survivor Individual Round 1
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montgomery throws a lazy body kick
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Marshall Montgomery has been cut.
Montgomery throws a head kick that half lands.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and Montgomery counters with a nice body kick.
Montgomery throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montgomery.
Nicolas throws a good cross that connects.
Nicolas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montgomery. That one must have hurt.
A head kick from Montgomery lands but Nicolas takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicolas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Montgomery digs a good body shot into Nicolas's ribs.
Montgomery connects with a solid leg kick.
Montgomery throws a leg kick which misses Nicolas's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicolas tries to avoid it.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick from Montgomery lands but Nicolas takes it in his stride.
Marshall Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Montgomery.
Montgomery has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Montgomery throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Montgomery looks to throw a body kick
and Nicolas scores with a counter punch that sends Montgomery to the canvas! Nicolas smells blood - he's punishing Montgomery with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Montgomery has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
After the big win, Harold Nicolas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Survivor Tribal Round 4
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lannister counter with a right hand.
Lannister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lannister scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Jaime Lannister has been cut.
Lannister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
Nicolas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lannister sprawling to the canvas! Lannister rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nicolas finish him?! #ROC#
Lannister is rocked!
Lannister slips a jab from Nicolas.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister.#KD#
Nicolas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lannister sprawling to the canvas! Lannister rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nicolas finish him?!
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lannister misses with a straight left.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Lannister throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister seems to have recovered his senses.
Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Nicolas! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Tribal Stage Round 3
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Page throws a low kick, looking for Nicolas's leg but Nicolas calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page .
Nicolas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Page has been cut.
Page shoots in for a takedown but Nicolas shows good takedown defense.
Page misses with a low kick.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Page shoots in and drives through. Nicolas sprawls well.
Page looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page .
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Page tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page throws out a leg kick but Nicolas moves out of range and Page only half commits.
Page swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicolas swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Page slips under a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Page shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicolas pinned against the cage. Nicolas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harold Nicolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Page .
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nicolas tests Page 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Page .
Page throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nicolas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab. #T2#
Page throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Page takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Nicolas sends Page crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nicolas is motioning to the referee to let Page up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Page is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Nicolas delivers a spinning backfist that drops Page like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harold Nicolas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harold Nicolas waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Survivor Tribal Stage Round 2a
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas misses with a hook. Simeone ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeone counters with a straight right hand.
Nicolas looks to land a left hand but Simeone moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas throws a hook but Simeone blocks it.
Simeone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simeone scores with a body shot.
Nicolas throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicolas scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Simeone has been cut.
Simeone lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Simeone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeone works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
Simeone lands a body shot.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Simeone lands with a good body shot.
Simeone lands with an uppercut that bounces Nicolas off the cage and back into range.
Nicolas misses with the combination. #T1#
Simeone moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Simeone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.#CL2#
Simeone clinches up with Nicolas and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Simeone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simeone is working Nicolas over against the cage.
Simeone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolass head.
Nicolas is looking to control Simeone's arms but Simeone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nicolas has his back to the cage.
Simeone tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Simeone tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Simeone back against the cage.
Simeone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas is pushing Simeone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Simeone fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
A nice left hand lands by Simeone.
Nicolas looking to stall.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeone stalls.
Simeone lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas leaning against his opponent.
Simeone taking a breather.
Simeone has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas. #T3#
Nicolas tries a body shot but Simeone blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simeone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nicolas up against the cage.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Simeone.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nicolas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simeone up against the cage.
Simeone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simeone as Nicolas tries to tie him up.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicolas taking a breather.
Simeone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Simeone.
Simeone scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Simeone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicolas connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Simeone connects with a single shot there.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simeone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicolas at a distance.
Simeone lands a head shot.
Nicolas connects with the punch.
Simeone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Nicolas catches Simeone right on the button with a cross.
Nicolas throws a shot from downtown. Simeone moves away and avoids it.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simeone misses with a hook.
Simeone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simeone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas throws an off balance right hand
and Simeone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Simeone scores with a jab.
Simeone cracks Nicolas with a good jab.
Nicolas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Simeone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas throws out a loose jab but Simeone uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Simeone instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simeone.
Simeone misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simeone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Simeone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Simeone.
Simeone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simeone throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simeone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simeone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone stalls.
Simeone misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Simeone misses with some punches.
Simeone working aggressively here. #BC#
Nicolas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simeone lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
enabling Simeone to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Simeone lands a body shot.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the body.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeone! But no joy.#T4#
Simeone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeone misses with a looping left.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Simeone knows he should have avoided that one.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone slips a straight right by Nicolas.
Simeone scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicolas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
Nicolas throws a hook but Simeone blocks it.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Simeone does it's job there.#CL2#
Simeone takes the fight into the clinch.
Simeone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas misses with a hook
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas defending well as Simeone loads up on a big left hand.
Simeone lands a head shot.
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Simeone sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
Nicolas is rocked!
Simeone circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nicolas to the canvas! Nicolas doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Simeone keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilberto Simeone!
Gilberto Simeone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Survivor Tribal Stage Round 1a
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1##KD#
Nicolas cracks Hartwig with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicolas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hartwig to stand back up!#ROC#
Hartwig is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Andreas Hartwig has been cut.
Hartwig circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nicolas. Hartwig falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!

Event: Tribal Testing
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santillo looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Vitorrio Santillo has been cut.
Vitorrio Santillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas throws a hook but Santillo blocks it.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santillo throws out the jab.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
A slow jab from Santillo misses its intended target. #KD#
Nicolas lands a big right hand that sends Santillo crashing to the mat! Nicolas stays standing though and waves Santillo back to his feet!#ROC#
Santillo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santillo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Nicolas doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Santillo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Santillo's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!

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