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Event:
KOFC 107 - Fungus vs Murhaa
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Nikolai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Nikolai.
Nikolai misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Nikolai.
Nikolai fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Nikolai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Nikolai. #TD#
Nikolai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolai tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Nikolai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikolai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nikolai slips a nice elbow through Barbosa's hands, connecting with Barbosa's forehead.#SUB#
Nikolai is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa wants to control but Nikolai is keeping busy.
#T1#
Nikolai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikolai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nikolai 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.
Nikolai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Nikolai being controlled here momentarily.
Nikolai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Nikolai stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barbosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barbosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nikolai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nikolai wants to take a breather but Barbosa is having none of it. #SUB#
Nikolai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikolai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Nikolai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Nikolai eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Nikolai tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolai with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nikolai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nikolai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nikolai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Nikolai looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikolai, not yet.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikolai wants to improve his position but instead Barbosa has moved into half guard.
Nikolai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Nikolai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikolai is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nikolai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Nikolai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nikolai misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Nikolai fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Nikolai with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Nikolai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nikolai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa punching from the bottom.
Nikolai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vic Nikolai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikolai is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it. #SUB#
Nikolai is working for a kimura but Barbosa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Nikolai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Nikolai is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Nikolai is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikolai postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
Nikolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolai distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Nikolai from controlling successfully.
Barbosa wants to stand up but Nikolai is controlling him.
Nikolai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Nikolai landing some decent shots from guard.
Nikolai advances to half guard.
Barbosa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikolai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikolai is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikolai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikolai winds up and cracks Barbosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nikolai slips a nice elbow through Barbosa's hands, connecting with Barbosa's forehead.
Nikolai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Nikolai is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Nikolai.
Nikolai 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.
Barbosa is looking to control Nikolai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Nikolai 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.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Nikolai is controlling well.
#T4#
Nikolai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nikolai is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Nikolai postures up in Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa controls Nikolai momentarily but Nikolai frees himself.
Nikolai wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Nikolai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolai postures up and lands a big shot to Barbosa's brow.
Nikolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Nikolai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nikolai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbosa on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbosa's guard now, I'm sure.
Nikolai won't allow Barbosa to get back to his feet.
Nikolai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Nikolai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikolai has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
Nikolai throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Nikolai wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolai is working Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikolai lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Nikolai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nikolai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikolai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbosa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barbosa prevents Nikolai from improving his position.
Nikolai is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Nikolai is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nikolai is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Barbosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Nikolai defends it.
Nikolai is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nikolai looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolai with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Nikolai.
Nikolai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Nikolai fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Nikolai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolai fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nikolai has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Nikolai will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Nikolai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikolai with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Nikolai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolai misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Nikolai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Barbosa!
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Event:
KOFC 97 - Petrov vs Kromog
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manley 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#
Manley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikolai is trying to get back to full guard.
Manley 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.
Manley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Nikolai wants to improve his position but Manley is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nikolai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikolai wants to get back to full guard but Manley has mounted him!
Manley lands a couple of good shots and Nikolai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT#
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolai tries to escape the position.
Manley is landing with strikes. Nikolai can't take much more of this.#T1#
Nikolai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nikolai is looking to improve his position.
Manley working over Nikolai with some ground and pound. Nikolai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manley trying to control the action but Nikolai is working from the bottom.
Manley winds up and cracks Nikolai with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Nikolai actively working from the bottom here.
Manley prevents Nikolai from improving his position.
Manley trying to control the action but Nikolai is working from the bottom.
Nikolai tries to get to full guard but Manley has control of the leg. #T2#
Manley is controlling the pace.
Manley wants to control but Nikolai is keeping him busy.
Nikolai has hold of Manley's hands but Manley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nikolai is staying active underneath Manley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Manley seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikolai wants to get back to full guard.
Nikolai manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Manley distracts Nikolai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
Manley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Nikolai working for a triangle but Manley defends it easily.
Manley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Nikolai is rocked!#SUB2#
Nikolai has his foot on Manley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manley works his way back into a safe position though.
Manley stopping the sweep attempt from Nikolai.
Manley with a nice head shot there.
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
That has opened up Vic Nikolai's cut even more.#SUB2#
Manley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manley has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolai's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Manley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Nikolai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manley defends well.
Manley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manley advances to half guard.
Manley scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#
The cut above Vic Nikolai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vic Nikolai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Iggy Manley!
A very excited looking Iggy Manley 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.
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Event:
IFC XVI
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Malakian throws a leg kick which misses Nikolai's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolai tries to avoid it.
Malakian lands a nice hook to Nikolai's body. Nikolai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolai shoots for a takedown but Malakian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nikolai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malakian avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nikolai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malakian tries to escape but Nikolai is in control.
Nikolai in side control, throwing shots but Malakian defends.
Malakian being controlled for a moment.
Malakian is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nikolai cracks Malakian with a big elbow. #T1#
Nikolai trying to control the position but Malakian is working away.
Malakian wants to get back to his feet but Nikolai drags him back down.#SUB2#
Nikolai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nikolai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Malakian's face as Nikolai controls the position.
Malakian wants to get back to his feet.
Malakian taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Nikolai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Nikolai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malakian is trying to get back to his feet.
Nikolai cracks Malakian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Malakian taking a bit of punishment here - Nikolai scoring with strikes.
Nikolai prevents Malakian from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Nikolai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nikolai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malakian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Malakian is not content to let Nikolai control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Nikolai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Malakian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nikolai yanks on the arm and Malakian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nikolai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Nikolai!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 4
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikolai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice combination there by Michael Levesque.
#CUT#
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.#TD2#
Nikolai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nikolai stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Levesque.#SUB#
Michael Levesque has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikolai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikolai is working Michael Levesque over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Michael Levesque is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikolai stands and throws Michael Levesque's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Michael Levesque throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nikolai working the head and body with strikes.
Nikolai scoring with punches and elbows. #T1##SUB2#
Nikolai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Michael Levesque knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Michael Levesque throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Michael Levesque is looking for a sweep.
Michael Levesque is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Levesque is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikolai connects with a decent elbow.
Nikolai works to advance to full mount. Michael Levesque defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Michael Levesque throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Nikolai prevents Michael Levesque from getting the reversal.
Nikolai looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikolai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael Levesque's face.
Nikolai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Michael Levesque is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Michael Levesque that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michael Levesque is working to get back to half guard.
Nikolai looking to control but Michael Levesque is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Michael Levesque in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Michael Levesque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolai on the ground.
Nikolai controlling the position easily from mount.
Michael Levesque really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Michael Levesque is staying in there.
Michael Levesque could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3#
Michael Levesque is bucking up trying to escape but Nikolai cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Michael Levesque is staying in there.
Michael Levesque throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nikolai. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Nikolai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Michael Levesque tries to hold on but Nikolai postures up.#SUB2#
Michael Levesque has left one of his arms exposed and Nikolai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Michael Levesque screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vic Nikolai!
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Event:
IFC XII
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikolai has a takedown stuffed.
Vic Nikolai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Butabi sends Nikolai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Butabi is motioning to the referee to let Nikolai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.
We've been told by Nikolai's head coaches at Barbell Brigade - $1000 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butabi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolai.
Nikolai shoots and misses
and Butabi counters with a crisp right that sends Nikolai to the canvas! Butabi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Butabi!
After the big win, Steve Butabi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
IFC X
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikolai is defended easily by Manelito.
Manelito looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nikolai fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Manelito has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikolai.
Lenny Manelito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Nikolai.
Nikolai has his takedown stuffed
and Manelito counters with a straight right hand.
Manelito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nikolai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown but Manelito shows good takedown defense.
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manelito as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manelito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Manelito gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikolai looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Nikolai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Manelito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikolai has Manelito in his guard.#REVR#
Nikolai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nikolai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manelito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manelito trying to control but Nikolai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nikolai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Manelito should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nikolai has tightened it up now! Manelito should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vic Nikolai!
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Event:
IFC IIX
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nikolai closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sainty did well to prevent Nikolai getting side control.#SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sainty is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolai.
Nikolai missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nikolai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolai pulls his head out easily.
Nikolai is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sainty has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nikolai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Nikolai is just content to waste time from the top position. Sainty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Sainty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikolai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikolai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nikolai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolai lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nikolai lands a couple of elbows.
Nikolai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolai lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Sainty has his foot on Nikolai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolai works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolai landing with the ground and pound.
Nikolai chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nikolai lying in Sainty's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sainty decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Nikolai taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
IFC VI
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikolai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maroney avoids it really well and circles away.
Maroney changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Nikolai drives through with a takedown into Maroney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maroney looking to control.
#SUB2#
Maroney has his foot on Nikolai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolai works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolai with a nice head shot there.
Nikolai is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolai advances position into side control!
Nikolai working away.#T1#
Nikolai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Nikolai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nikolai lands a few punches from side control.
Nikolai cracks Maroney with a big right hand but Maroney just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nikolai landing a few strikes.
Nikolai tries to advance to mount but Maroney denies him.
Nikolai connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maroney some visible discomfort.
Maroney isn't going anywhere.
Maroney manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nikolai is pressing down on Maroney's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maroney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikolai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikolai wants to sweep here but Maroney controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Maroney missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maroney chips away with some ground and pound.
I've been told that Maroney has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Maroney should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maroney looks winded!#SUB#
Nikolai working for a triangle but Maroney defends it easily.
Nikolai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikolai tries to get out of the position.
Maroney stopping the sweep attempt from Nikolai.
Nikolai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nikolai is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maroney frees his head nicely. Oh but Nikolai has switched to an armbar! Maroney is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vic Nikolai!
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Event:
IFC V
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Martin Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolai.
Martin Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Nikolai sprawls well. He's pushed Martin Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Nikolai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin Jr sprawls well initially but Nikolai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nikolai stalling.
Martin Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolai stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikolai lands a nice short elbow.
Nikolai 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolai is nestled in close to Martin Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikolai trying to mount his opponent but Martin Jr defends it.
Nikolai is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Nikolai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolai working Martin Jr over with strikes.
Nikolai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikolai stalling.
Nikolai wants to take a breather but Martin Jr is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikolai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martin Jr!
Nikolai with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Martin Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nikolai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikolai scoring with strikes but Martin Jr is staying in there.
Nikolai landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nikolai lands a big elbow.
Martin Jr is looking to improve his position but Nikolai isn't that keen on the idea.
Nikolai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikolai lands with some strikes.
Nikolai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nikolai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#
Martin Jr is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Nikolai working for a guillotine from mount but Martin Jr is in no mood to give up.
Martin Jr is still in real trouble! Can Nikolai finish him?
Martin Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nikolai is landing with some decent strikes but Martin Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nikolai raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nikolai lands a big elbow - Martin Jr is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Martin Jr is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vic Nikolai!
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Event:
IFC II
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Yonic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nikolai sprawls well initially but Yonic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Nikolai looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolai wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
#SUB#
Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nikolai defending well though.
Nikolai is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic is looking to advance position but Nikolai won't allow it. #SUB#
Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nikolai to regain full guard. #T1##SUB#
Nikolai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yonic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nikolai.
Yonic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nikolai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nikolai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yonic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Yonic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nikolai tries to buck Yonic off but Yonic is having none of it.
Nikolai stops Yonic from passing to mount. #T2#
Nikolai tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position.
Yonic happy to just control the position for now.
Nikolai is trying to improve his position.
Nikolai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikolai tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Nikolai gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yonic trying to control but Nikolai is having none of it.
Yonic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikolai tries to improve his position but instead Yonic has taken his back!
Nikolai tries to escape but Yonic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nikolai is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yonic is looking for the choke from the back position but Nikolai is controlling his hands well.
Nikolai turns into Yonic and is now in his guard.
Nikolai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Nikolai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nikolai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yonic dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Yonic wants to control from the top but Nikolai keeps moving.
Yonic looks winded!#SUB#
Nikolai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nikolai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nikolai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown but Yonic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolai shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Yonic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nikolai's half guard.#SUB#
Nikolai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yonic passes into side control!
Nikolai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Nikolai is having none of it.
Nikolai wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nikolai actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nikolai actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic content to control rather than advance.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Nikolai is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic is trying to control. Nikolai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nikolai looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolai wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yonic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yonic is looking to stall here but Nikolai recovers full guard. #SUB#
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nikolai working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
#SUB#
Nikolai is looking for a triangle but Yonic pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Yonic trying to control but Nikolai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yonic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yonic is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nikolai gets caught flat footed, as Yonic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nikolai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Yonic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Nikolai working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.
#SUB#
Nikolai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic looking to sit in guard and control but Nikolai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikolai postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikolai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nikolai has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Yonic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolai keeps working.
Nikolai tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Yonic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nikolai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yonic trying to control the action but Nikolai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolai tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Yonic is staying tight to Nikolai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolai tries to improve position but can't.
Yonic trying to control the action but Nikolai is working from the bottom.
Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikolai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikolai sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yonic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yonic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yonic moves to take his opponent's back.
Yonic keeps control of the position as Nikolai tries to break free.
Yonic is trying to stick to Nikolai's back but Nikolai is turning into Yonic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yonic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nikolai.
Nikolai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Nikolai wants to control from the top but Yonic keeps moving.
Yonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolai.
Nikolai postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Nikolai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vic Nikolai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai throwing strikes from guard but Yonic blocks nicely. #SUB#
Nikolai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nikolai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nikolai distracts Yonic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Nikolai from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikolai is working Yonic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikolai chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yonic has his foot on Nikolai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolai works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Nikolai drops back looking for a leg! Yonic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yonic manages to kick Nikolai off! Nikolai jumps back into Yonic's guard.
Nikolai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikolai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boss Yonic.
Well Yonic 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic 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.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 764 Round 2
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorent but Lorent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nikolai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lorent throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikolai on the side of the head.
Nikolai fails with the takedown
and Lorent counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gary Lorent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Nikolai.#CL#
Lorent has closed the distance and engaged Nikolai in a clinch.
Lorent lands an uppercut.
Lorent has Nikolai pushed against the cage.
Lorent lands a shot to the body.
Lorent with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.
Nikolai wants a takedown.
Lorent scores with a knee 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!
Lorent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lorent lands with a light punch inside.
Lorent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikolai looks winded!
Nikolai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lorent prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Lorent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lorent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikolai takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lorent.
#ROC#
Nikolai is rocked!
Lorent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolai is still on wobbly legs! Can Lorent finish him?
Lorent lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikolai or not.
A short uppercut from Lorent.
Lorent prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lorent throws a big uppercut that drops Nikolai! More strikes from Lorent and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nikolai lies dazed against the cage as Lorent celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Lorent!
After the fight, Gary Lorent 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.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 764 Round 1
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Nikolai with a poor takedown
and Villar counters with a three punch combo that has Nikolai backing up. Nikolai nods at Villar to acknowledge the strikes.
Nikolai dives in and grabs Villar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Villar pushes down on Nikolai's head and hops out.
Nikolai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Villar counters with a one-two to the body.
Affonso Villar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Nikolai.
Nikolai shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolai shoots in looking for a takedown but Villar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nikolai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Villar circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolai or perhaps it was just good defense by Villar, which made it look bad.
Villar throws a big counter combination but Nikolai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Villar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nikolai.
As Nikolai looks to move away, Villar throws a big counter combo but Nikolai just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Nikolai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Villar's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villar is trying to stand up here but Nikolai is controlling him well. #T1#
Nikolai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nikolai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nikolai seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Villar has recovered full guard.
Nikolai passes Villar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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. Nikolai connects with a nice short shot to Villar's temple.
Villar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Villar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikolai looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Villar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikolai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Nikolai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Villar is just riding it out for now. Nikolai eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Nikolai throwing shots but Villar is blocking nicely.
Villar is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nikolai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nikolai content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Villar is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolai.
Nikolai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nikolai is taking a breather. Villar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Villar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikolai scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nikolai working over Villar with some ground and pound. Villar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nikolai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nikolai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikolai scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Villar is defending against the submission attempts here by Nikolai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villar is staying active underneath Nikolai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikolai working Villar over with strikes. #SUB2#
Nikolai is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Villar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Nikolai!
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