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Event:
SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Nicolosi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicolosi 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and bounces Nicolosi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicolosi 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.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Nicolosi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Nicolosi is having none of it.
Johnson moves to take his opponent's back.
Nicolosi rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Johnson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Johnson has his arm under Nicolosi 's chin here. Game over son! Johnson squeezes tightly and Nicolosi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Red Wedding
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nicolosi drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Nicolosi ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicolosi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Nicolosi off balance momentarily.
Nicolosi lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolosi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolosi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pulkkinen counter with 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!
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Nicolosi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Nicolosi down.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Nicolosi avoids it well.
Pulkkinen leaves Nicolosi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicolosi 's head.
Nicolosi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicolosi misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Nicolosi has Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Nicolosi .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicolosi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulkkinen's brow.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Nicolosi blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Nicolosi improves his position.
Nicolosi lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolosi is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolosi takes a shot to the head.
Nicolosi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi .
#BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Nicolosi has closed the distance and engaged Pulkkinen in a clinch.
Pulkkinen looking to stall.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
#T3#
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to stall but Nicolosi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nicolosi tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nicolosi blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Nicolosi . #ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Nicolosi avoiding damage.
#T4#
Nicolosi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
Nicolosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi misses with the head strike.
Nicolosi stalls.
Nicolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Nicolosi is trying to stall.
Nicolosi 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.
Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nicolosi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicolosi tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen thumps Nicolosi with a low kick.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolosi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolosi finish him?#CL#
Nicolosi clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Nicolosi breaks from the clinch.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolosi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicolosi is looking to clinch.
Nicolosi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Nicolosi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Nicolosi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nicolosi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Nicolosi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolosi walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Nicolosi is rocked!
Nicolosi is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nicolosi misses with a two punch combination.
Nicolosi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolosi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolosi walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Nicolosi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Nicolosi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Nicolosi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolosi seems to have got his legs back now.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Nicolosi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.
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Event:
SP ICON: Que Sera
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Zoplias is looking to clinch.
Nicolosi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Zoplias drives through and clinches with Nicolosi against the cage.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
A short body shot lands from Nicolosi as the two fighters clinch.
Zoplias 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.
Nicolosi presses Zoplias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoplias looks winded!
Nicolosi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is working Zoplias over against the cage.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zoplias.
Nicolosi digs a right hand underneath Zoplias's ribcage. Zoplias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Nicolosi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nicolosi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoplias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolosi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoplias takes a shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a body shot.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicolosi lands an uppercut.
Nicolosi lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolosi lands with a right to the head.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolosi lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Nicolosi lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses.
Nicolosi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolosi .
Nice body punch from Nicolosi - that landed with a thud.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Nicolosi .
#BC#
Nicolosi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nicolosi drives through and clinches with Zoplias against the cage.
Nicolosi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Nicolosi lands a body shot.
Nicolosi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolosi lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Zoplias is rocked!
Nicolosi throws a big uppercut that drops Zoplias! More strikes from Nicolosi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zoplias lies dazed against the cage as Nicolosi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crispino Nicolosi !
Crispino Nicolosi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FC 142:Redemption!
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nicolosi misses the jab.
Rhodes's coach down at Schneebly's Circuit Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhodes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rhodes slips under a jab.
Nicolosi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nicolosi moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Crispino Nicolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes lands a body shot.
Nicolosi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolosi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhodes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolosi is out of range and Rhodes settles back down.
Rhodes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nicolosi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Nicolosi avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Nicolosi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolosi doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhodes circles away.
#T1#
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Nicolosi 's ribs.
A shot to the body from Nicolosi misses
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Crispino Nicolosi has been cut.
Nicolosi slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Nicolosi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolosi walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Nicolosi is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Max Rhodes!
Max Rhodes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.
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Event:
FC 139:Cirkovic vs Frost II
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Beddoe throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolosi moves out of range easily.
Nicolosi wants to clinch.
Beddoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicolosi just misses with a punch to the body.
Philo Beddoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beddoe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bone on bone clash there as Beddoe blocks the leg kick.
Beddoe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nicolosi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolosi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolosi is just out of range.
Beddoe misses with a body shot.
Beddoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolosi was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddoe.
Nicolosi blocks the body kick.
Beddoe lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nicolosi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beddoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolosi 's head.
Nicolosi slips a straight right by Beddoe.
Beddoe scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Beddoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beddoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beddoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolosi s head.
Beddoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolosi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beddoe is keeping busy.
Beddoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Nicolosi .
Beddoe lands a right hand.
Nicolosi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddoe backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beddoe avoids it.
Beddoe misses with a body punch.
Nicolosi has Beddoe pressed against the ropes, preventing Beddoe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Nicolosi prevents a body shot from Beddoe.
Nicolosi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beddoe's efforts to push away.
Beddoe scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beddoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Beddoe.
Nicolosi is breathing heavily.
Nicolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolosi misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nicolosi as Beddoe tries to tie him up.
Beddoe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Beddoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
#BC2#
Beddoe manages to break the clinch.
Beddoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolosi 's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beddoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicolosi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicolosi looks to land a left hand but Beddoe moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Nicolosi clinches up with Beddoe and pushes him back against the ropes.
Beddoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nicolosi blocking some punches.
Beddoe can't break the clinch.
Beddoe lands a shot to the body.
Beddoe prevents a body shot from Nicolosi .
Beddoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolosi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beddoe.
Nicolosi tries to throw a body punch but Beddoe avoids it by throwing Nicolosi back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe dodges an elbow strike from Nicolosi .
Beddoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards. #BC2#
Beddoe breaks from the clinch.
Beddoe misses with a double jab.
Nicolosi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Beddoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is looking to counter the offense by Beddoe and move into the clinch.
Beddoe throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Beddoe. Beautiful body shot.
Beddoe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nicolosi rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beddoe.
Beddoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi takes one to the chin there.
Beddoe connects with the punch.
Beddoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicolosi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicolosi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nicolosi cracks a nice hook into Beddoe's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolosi misses with a double jab
and Beddoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nicolosi thinking. #T2#
Beddoe looks to land a body kick but Nicolosi moved away.
Beddoe scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Beddoe clinches up against the ropes.
Beddoe letting Nicolosi take a breather here.
Beddoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolosi tries to work over Beddoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nicolosi breaks the clinch.
Beddoe stuns Nicolosi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolosi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolosi .
A solid body kick from Beddoe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beddoe.
Beddoe lands a nice hook to Nicolosi 's body. Nicolosi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicolosi .
Philo Beddoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolosi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Beddoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crispino Nicolosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beddoe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beddoe.
Nicolosi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beddoe throws a front kick aimed at Nicolosi 's knee but Nicolosi avoids it well.
It looked like Nicolosi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolosi misses with a body kick.
Beddoe connects with the punch.#CL#
Nicolosi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Philo Beddoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beddoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicolosi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beddoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Beddoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beddoe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nicolosi up against the ropes.
A short right from Nicolosi . #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beddoe'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.
Beddoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Beddoe blocking some punches.
Nicolosi lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beddoe.
Beddoe prevents a body shot from Nicolosi .
A right hook to the body lands for Beddoe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolosi can't find room to land a body shot as Beddoe controls the action.
Beddoe is leaning against Nicolosi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beddoe is leaning against Nicolosi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beddoe is working Nicolosi over against the ropes.
Beddoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolosi 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Beddoe.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beddoe.
Beddoe pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Beddoe's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Beddoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolosi 's elbow.
Beddoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Beddoe.
Nicolosi struggles to land a body shot inside as Beddoe controls his hands.
Beddoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolosi .
Beddoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi tries to land knees in the clinch but Beddoe avoids the damage to the body.
Beddoe misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Beddoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beddoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Beddoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Beddoe.
Philo Beddoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Nicolosi is rocked!
Beddoe lands a jab to Nicolosi 's midsection.
Oh Nicolosi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolosi backs away from a small jab... but Beddoe lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Nicolosi crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Beddoe with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Philo Beddoe!
Philo Beddoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.
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Event:
FC: Wednesday Night Fights
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nicolosi misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Albright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Nicolosi .
Albright lands a jab-cross combination.
Nicolosi takes one to the chin there.
Nicolosi throws a chopping leg kick but Albright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Albright moves in looking to clinch but Nicolosi pushes him off.
Albright thuds a left hand into Nicolosi 's body.
Albright blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicolosi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Albright momentarily.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jayson Albright has been cut.
Nicolosi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Albright is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Nicolosi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Albright wants to clinch.#T1#
Albright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolosi .
Albright is looking to counter with head kicks.
Albright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicolosi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicolosi lands with a good body shot.
Albright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolosi .
Nicolosi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Albright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolosi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Albright wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A punch combination from Nicolosi misses.
Some wild striking there from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi throws a big shot that misses.
Albright tries to counter by clinching up but Nicolosi breaks away and moves out of range.
Nicolosi looks to land a left hand but Albright moved out of range nicely.#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicolosi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albright is defending well for now.
Nicolosi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Albright backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Nicolosi manages to break the clinch.
Albright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicolosi finds it's way round the side to connect with Albright's head. #CL2#
Nicolosi drives through and clinches with Albright against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Albright has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nicolosi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Albright.
Albright is breathing heavily.
Nicolosi lands a good knee to the midsection. Albright won't want to take too many of those.
Nicolosi has Albright pressed against the ropes, preventing Albright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Nicolosi on the inside. #BC2#
Nicolosi breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crispino Nicolosi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayson Albright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nicolosi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Albright wants to clinch.
Albright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albright throws a series of punches but Nicolosi moves out of range.
Nicolosi looks to score with a jab to the body but Albright is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Albright misses the target.
Albright moves in looking to clinch but Nicolosi pushes him off.
Nicolosi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nicolosi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Albright, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Albright working hard to break the clinch.
Nicolosi has Albright pushed against the ropes.
Nicolosi pushes Albright back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Nicolosi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nicolosi landing knees to the body.
Nicolosi stalling.
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Nicolosi taking a breather.
Good body shot from Nicolosi .
Albright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nicolosi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Albright.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicolosi .
Nicolosi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolosi works on Albright's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Nicolosi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Nicolosi instigates a clinch.
Crispino Nicolosi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicolosi crunches a lovely knee into Albright's ribcage.
Nicolosi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Nicolosi .
#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!#BC2#
Nicolosi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicolosi cracks Albright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolosi as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Albright is rocked!#CL2#
Nicolosi closes the distance and clinches.
Nicolosi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Oh Albright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicolosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicolosi breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Albright with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Albright looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Albright get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Crispino Nicolosi !
Crispino Nicolosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FC: Resolution
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nicolosi takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolosi pushes Taylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolosi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a body punch.
Nicolosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolosi effectively controlling the action here.
Nicolosi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the ropes.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolosi stalling against the ropes.
Nicolosi is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nicolosi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Taylor takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nicolosi struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Nicolosi as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nicolosi throws knees to the body.
Nicolosi has Taylor pressed against the ropes.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nicolosi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Nicolosi slows down the pace here.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nicolosi obliges.
A shot in the inside from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Nicolosi lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #T2#
Nicolosi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolosi stalling in the clinch.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolosi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Nicolosi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicolosi lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Nicolosi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Nicolosi is struggling to control the position.
Nicolosi lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Nicolosi pushes Taylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolosi .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crispino Nicolosi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolosi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Nicolosi and move into the clinch position.
Nicolosi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Nicolosi throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crispino Nicolosi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolosi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi .
#KD#
Nicolosi drops Taylor on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Taylor bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CUT#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Nicolosi weaves into range and cracks Taylor right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Taylor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nicolosi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crispino Nicolosi !
Crispino Nicolosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jerome Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wasn't at my best tonight. I will be better next time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Mc Haggis connects with a jab.
Nicolosi misses with a straight left.
Mc Haggis lands a body shot.
Mc Haggis's corner calls for a 1-2. Mc Haggis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mc Haggis lands a head shot.
No luck for Nicolosi with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Mc Haggis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolosi wants to clinch
and Nicolosi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicolosi throws a body kick that misses
and Mc Haggis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolosi is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolosi throws a looping overhand right but Mc Haggis ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolosi throws a leg kick but Mc Haggis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mc Haggis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Nicolosi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mc Haggis dips to his left and cracks Nicolosi with an uppercut!
Nicolosi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nicolosi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nicolosi wants to slow Mc Haggis down by chopping away at his legs.
Mc Haggis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mc Haggis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mc Haggis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mc Haggis throws an overhand right that drops Nicolosi like a sack of potatoes! Mc Haggis dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamish Mc Haggis!
Crispino Nicolosi spoke after the fight, saying 'A fanabla!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicolosi looks for the body kick but Marl saw that one coming. #CL#
Nicolosi moves into the clinch.
Nicolosi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Nicolosi breaks the clinch.
Nicolosi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marl counters with a three punch combo that has Nicolosi backing up. Nicolosi nods at Marl to acknowledge the strikes.
Nicolosi misses with a body shot
and Marl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Nicolosi gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi can't find room to land a body shot as Marl controls the action.
Nicolosi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marl avoiding damage as Nicolosi throws knees to the body.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolosi missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Nicolosi has Marl pressed against the cage, preventing Marl from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nicolosi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marl blocks a body shot from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marl blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Nicolosi .
Marl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nicolosi is keeping busy.
Nicolosi tries to land knees in the clinch but Marl avoids the damage to the body.
Marl managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi .
Marl is trying to force a seperation but Nicolosi has the dominant position.
Nicolosi stalling against the cage.
Nicolosi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marl pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Nicolosi trying to land knees to the body.
Marl working hard to break the clinch.
Nicolosi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolosi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marl prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crispino Nicolosi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolosi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow strike.
Marl managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicolosi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marl is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi .
The referee is keeping an eye on Nicolosi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Nicolosi is struggling to control the position.
Nicolosi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicolosi lands with a right to the head.
Nicolosi missing with knees to the body.
Marl is looking to control Nicolosi 's arms but Nicolosi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marl has his back to the cage. #BC#
Nicolosi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marl avoids a kick to the body.
Marl feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nicolosi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicolosi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marl up against the cage.
Marl is trying to maintain a safe position but Nicolosi gets an underhook and turns Marl into the cage.#T4#
Nicolosi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marl fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nicolosi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolosi .#CL#
Nicolosi clinches.
Marl can't break the clinch.
Nicolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marl backwards.
Nicolosi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marl's efforts to push away.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolosi misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Nicolosi breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Nicolosi .
Nicolosi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nicolosi has closed the distance and engaged Marl in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crispino Nicolosi 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#
Nicolosi shoots for a takedown but Marl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marl steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nicolosi .#CL#
Nicolosi gets a clinch. #BC#
Nicolosi 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolosi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marl tries to clinch there but Nicolosi circles away.
Nicolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marl can do to turn this around?
Nicolosi loads up on a big right hand but Marl slips the punch.#CL#
Nicolosi gets a clinch.
Marl stalling in the clinch but Nicolosi improves position.
Nicolosi misses with a punch to the body.
Marl avoids the elbow strike from Nicolosi , against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolosi stops a takedown attempt from Marl.
Nicolosi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marl trying to stall but Nicolosi improves his position.
Marl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nicolosi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Nicolosi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nicolosi closes the distance and pushes Marl back into the cage.
Nicolosi tries to land knees in the clinch but Marl avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marl dodges an elbow strike from Nicolosi .
Marl blocks the elbow strike.
Marl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicolosi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nicolosi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marl blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Nicolosi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nicolosi slows down the pace here.
Nicolosi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Nicolosi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Nicolosi manages to break the clinch.
Nicolosi misses with a kick to the body.
Nicolosi keeps Marl at a distance using the push kick.
Nicolosi leaves Marl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crispino Nicolosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Marl.#CL#
Nicolosi takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Nicolosi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Nicolosi .
Marl trying to stall but Nicolosi improves his position.
Nicolosi blocks an uppercut.
Nicolosi looking to throw knees to the head but Marl is blocking nicely.
Nicolosi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolosi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marl drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nicolosi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nicolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow over the top.
Nicolosi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marl is breathing heavily.
Nicolosi looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Nicolosi .
#T4#
Nicolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marl is defending well for now.
Nicolosi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nicolosi .
Crispino Nicolosi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marl trying to control the position but instead, Nicolosi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marl into the cage.
Nicolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marl is defending well for now.
Marl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicolosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nicolosi .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crispino Nicolosi dominated that second round.
That's time! Nicolosi 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marl checks a leg kick. #CL#
Nicolosi forces Marl back against the cage and clinches.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow strike.
Marl misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marl letting Nicolosi take a breather here.
Nicolosi gets through Marl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nicolosi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marl dodges an elbow strike from Nicolosi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marl trying to control the position but instead, Nicolosi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marl into the cage.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Nicolosi .
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marl.
Marl prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicolosi is working Marl over against the cage.
Marl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nicolosi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marl up against the cage.
Nicolosi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nicolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marl backwards.
Crispino Nicolosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nicolosi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolosi stalling.
Marl prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolosi prevents Marl from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Nicolosi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marls head.
Marl drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nicolosi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicolosi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marl counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crispino Nicolosi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolosi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marl defends it nicely.
Nicolosi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marl.
Marl is looking for the big counter here.
Nicolosi throws a body punch but Marl moves out of range.
Marl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marl tries to clinch but Nicolosi is having none of it.
Bob Marl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicolosi throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Marl checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Nicolosi forces Marl back against the cage and clinches.
Marl is looking for a takedown.
Marl is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nicolosi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicolosi controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Nicolosi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crispino Nicolosi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicolosi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crispino Nicolosi !
An out of breath Crispino Nicolosi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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