Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Neil Nucombe has been cut.
Nucombe throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White cracks Nucombe with a good jab.#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
White pushes Nucombe up against the cage in a clinch.
White pushes Nucombe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nucombe seems to have recovered his senses.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White scores with a shot to the side of Nucombe's head.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
White digs a right hand into Nucombe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nucombe's gas tank.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
White presses Nucombe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
White has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Nucombe working aggressively here.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
White lands a right hand.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Nucombe looks winded!
White lands a right hand.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe missing with knees to the body.
Nucombe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from White.
White is leaning against Nucombe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
White scores with a shot to the side of Nucombe's head.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White lands with a right to the head. #BC#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
White rushes Nucombe and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A short right from White.
White blocks an uppercut.
White lands with a left to the head.
White lands a body punch.
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from White.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
White gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from White.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
White presses Nucombe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White works on Nucombe's body with a couple of short punches.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from White.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White digs a right hand underneath Nucombe's ribcage. Nucombe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrik White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Nucombe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one. #CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Nucombe back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White lands a left hand.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
A body shot lands from White.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White pushes Nucombe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands an uppercut.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by White.
A short right from White on the inside.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nucombe.
White lands a shot to the body.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White presses Nucombe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White lands with a left to the head.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of Nucombe's head.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from White on the inside.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White dips a shoulder and cracks Nucombe with a mighty uppercut! Nucombe falls back against the cage and White unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nucombe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - White screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik White!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Bitok shoots in but no luck this time.
Nucombe misses with a left hand
and Bitok counters with a solid body kick.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Bitok ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBitok.
Nucombe connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nucombe.
Bitok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nucombe finds it's way round the side to connect with Bitok's head.
Nucombe swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nucombe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Nucombe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bitok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nucombe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nucombe throws a hook but Bitok blocks it.
It appears Bitok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bitok finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitok tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bitok manages to avoid it.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitok slips a jab and a cross from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Bitok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bitok.
It looked like Bitok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bitok moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Bitok counters with a thumping low kick.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bitok is just out of range.
Bitok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nucombe throws a hook but Bitok avoids it easily.
Nucombe misses with a body punch
and Bitok counters with a good low kick that Nucombe was not able to check.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Bitok moved out of range nicely.
Bitok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Bitok drives through with a takedown into Nucombe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nucombe being controlled here, momentarily.
Bitok throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nucombe with a hook.
A punch combination from Nucombe misses.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bitok throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bitok looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a hook but Bitok avoids it easily.
Bitok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bitok.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nucombe avoids it.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the body
and Bitok counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bitok or perhaps it was just good defense by Nucombe, which made it look bad.
Nucombe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bitok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bitok ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Bitok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Nucombe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitok moves away.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitok.
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Bitok takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bitok avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bitok ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.#T3#
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bitok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nucombe tries to avoid it but Bitok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nucombe to the ground. Nucombe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Bitok counters with a nice body kick.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitok thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bitok defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
Bitok attempts a counter takedown but Nucombe avoids it well and moves away.
Nucombe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bitok's head backwards.#T4#
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Bitok looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nucombe tries to bum rush Bitok with a series of wild strikes but Bitok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bitok counters with an inside leg kick.
Neil Nucombe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nucombe! But no joy.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bitok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nucombe misses with a wild combination.
Bitok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nucombe misses with a jab to the body
and Bitok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nucombe throws a hook but Bitok avoids it easily.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
It appears Bitok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bitok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bitok was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that Bitok avoids nicely.
Bitok swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nucombe throws a hook but Bitok avoids it easily.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bitok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Bitok counters with a head kick. That will keep Nucombe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nucombe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Bitok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bitok showed some decent athleticism there.
Nucombe tries to roll over but Bitok keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitok content to control rather than advance.
Bitok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nucombe defending well though. #T3#
Still in half guard, Bitok seems content to control.
Nucombe is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nucombe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bitok tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bitok. Bitok circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitok throws a counter high kick but Nucombe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bitok defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.
Bitok slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nucombe avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Bitok moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nucombe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2024

#R1##KD2#
Nadadora lands a left and a right that send Nucombe crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Nucombe is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Neil Nucombe has been cut.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Oh Nucombe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Nucombe seems to have got his legs back now.
Nadadora rushes Nucombe and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Nucombe is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nadadora piles on the pressure and Nucombe crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Nucombe moves out of range of the leg kick from Kouame.
Nucombe takes one on the button.
Kouame lands with a right hand. #KD#
Kouame sends Nucombe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kouame is motioning to the referee to let Nucombe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
Yaya Kouame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kouame lands a brutal uppercut that launches Nucombe off his feet! Nucombe tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaya Kouame!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bitok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nucombe won't be happy with that.
Nucombe struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bitok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bitok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nucombe keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe tries to bench press Bitok off him but Bitok keeps the position.
Bitok working away.#T1#
Bitok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nucombe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bitok scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nucombe is looking to reverse the position.
Nucombe holding on.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitok.
It looked like Bitok was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nucombe slaps away a takedown attempt from Bitok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bitok was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Bitok moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Bitok is looking for a counter combo.
Bitok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Nucombe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bitok doesn't seem phased though.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Bitok moves out of range.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Bitok counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Bitok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bitok slips under a jab from Nucombe.#T3#
Bitok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bitok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bitok slips a jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bitok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nucombe as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Bitok is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4##TD#
Bitok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nucombe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bitok stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neil Nucombe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nucombe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab by Nucombe.
The fighters circling - Nucombe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nucombe avoids it.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Bitok's shoulder, as Bitok tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe misses with a jab to the body
and Bitok counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Bitok slips the punch.#TD#
Bitok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe tries to get to full guard but Bitok has control of the leg.
Bitok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bitok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nucombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bitok. #T2#
Nucombe controlling the position for now.
Bitok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nucombe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nucombe tries to get to full guard but Bitok has control of the leg.
Bitok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nucombe misses with a left hand
and Bitok counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Nucombe misses with a jab to the body
and Bitok counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily.
Bitok slips under a jab.
Nucombe just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBitok.
Nucombe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bitok counters with a nice body kick.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nucombe but Nucombe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Bitok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nucombe.
Nucombe takes a swing at Bitok's ribcage but misses.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.#T4#
Bitok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Neil Nucombe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bitok looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nucombe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bitok circles away quickly and effectively.
Bitok staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bitok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a jab.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bitok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bitok moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Bitok counters with a body kick.
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Bitok makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nucombe really felt that one!
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bitok is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Bitok counters with a good, hard body kick but Nucombe shrugs it off. #TD#
Bitok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bitok is looking to take a break and control but Nucombe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe controlling the position for now.
Bitok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Nucombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nucombe has his hands on Bitok's head, controlling the position.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bitok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Nucombe controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Bitok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Bitok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bitok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bitok moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Bitok tries for a takedown but Nucombe circles away easily#CL2#
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bitok changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nucombe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bitok shoots for a takedown but Nucombe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nucombe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
A very excited looking Neil Nucombe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zakrzewski catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zakrzewski closes the distance and clinches up with Nucombe, looking for a takedown. Zakrzewski pushes Nucombe against the cage but Nucombe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nucombe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakrzewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakrzewski is looking to clinch.
Nucombe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nucombe scores with a body shot.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt
and Nucombe counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Nucombe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nucombe, as that shot connected.
Nucombe cracks Zakrzewski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zakrzewski fails to land the takedown.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Zakrzewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zakrzewski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Nucombe cracks Zakrzewski with an uppercut from hell and Zakrzewski crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nucombe's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Zakrzewski is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakrzewski seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
Nucombe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zakrzewski's guard.
Nucombe sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nucombe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zakrzewski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut is getting worse.
Nucombe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zakrzewski on the side of the head.
Nucombe fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zakrzewski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zakrzewski looks to clinch but Nucombe throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zakrzewski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024

#R1#
Nucombe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Klepper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Klepper showed some decent athleticism there.
Klepper is trying to control. Nucombe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper uses his free foot to push down on Nucombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nucombe.
Nucombe is trying to escape the mount.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Klepper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Nucombe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Klepper.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Klepper wants to control the pace but Nucombe is squirming around nicely. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe prevents Klepper from taking his back.
Klepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape. #T3#
Nucombe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Klepper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe wants to hold on but Klepper pushes him away.
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klepper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape.
Klepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nucombe prevents Klepper from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hannes Klepper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Klepper.
Klepper slips a jab from Nucombe.
Klepper slips under a jab.
Nucombe throws a hook but Klepper avoids it easily.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klepper.
Nucombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Klepper.
Klepper moves forwards but Nucombe connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Hannes Klepper has been cut.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klepper throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Klepper's shoulder, as Klepper tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Klepper. Those never looked like landing.
Nucombe lands a glancing blow to the side of Klepper's head.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Klepper avoids the body shot from Nucombe. #T1#
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klepper throws out the jab.
Klepper moves out of range of the strikes.
Klepper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Klepper throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
The fighters circling - Klepper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klepper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klepper throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Klepper saw that one coming.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Klepper walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Klepper moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Klepper's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Klepper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klepper ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Klepper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nucombe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klepper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nucombe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klepper misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Klepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nucombe, pushing him back against the cage.
Klepper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nucombe prevents the takedown attempt.
Klepper is working for takedown but Nucombe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klepper blocks an uppercut.
Klepper wants to take the fight to the mat but Nucombe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannes Klepper.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Klepper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nucombe regains guard. #T3#
Klepper trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Klepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nucombe is trying to keep Klepper in close.
Klepper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Klepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Klepper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nucombe quickly recovers to half guard.
Nucombe is not content to let Klepper control the position.
Klepper not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hannes Klepper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Klepper wants to clinch
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Klepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Klepper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klepper throws a right hand that misses
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Klepper is just out of range.
Klepper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Klepper misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klepper moves away.
Klepper dodges the punch combination from Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klepper misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a series of strikes. Klepper will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Klepper gets a double leg takedown into Nucombe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klepper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Klepper from controlling successfully.
Klepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nucombe working a defensive guard but Klepper passes into half guard.
Klepper with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nucombe won't allow Klepper to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klepper is trying to control the action in half guard but Nucombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Klepper moves away and avoids it.
Klepper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klepper throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Klepper.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klepper.
A shot to the body from Klepper misses
and Klepper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klepper throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Klepper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nucombe looks to land a combination but Klepper avoids it well.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Klepper.
Klepper missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klepper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klepper throws a nice looking combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a body shot.
Neil Nucombe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Klepper.
Klepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hannes Klepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Klepper misses the target.
Klepper throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Klepper's ribs.#T4#
Nucombe cracks Klepper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Klepper avoids the punch easily.
Klepper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Klepper's head but Klepper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klepper misses with a left hand
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klepper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Klepper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klepper slips a straight right by Nucombe.#CL2#
Klepper moves into the clinch successfully.
Klepper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Klepper blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Klepper has picked Nucombe up - he's going for a ride! Klepper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nucombe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Neil Nucombe waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1#
Richarlison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nucombe's head.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nucombe throws a jab when Richarlison was well out of range.
Richarlison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richarlison to score with a decent uppercut.
Richarlison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Richarlison cracks Nucombe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Richarlison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nucombe to stand back up!#ROC2#Nucombe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Richarlison.
Oh Nucombe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Richarlison drops Nucombe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nucombe looks back up at him and smiles so Richarlison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Richarlison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Richarlison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richarlison slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Richarlison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richarlison fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nucombe to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nucombe looks to clinch but Richarlison throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nucombe taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Richarlison!
Chris Richarlison decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2024

#R1#
Nucombe cracks Kiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nucombe misses with a left hand
and Kiang counters with a solid body kick.
Nucombe scores with a jab.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiang counters with a good low kick that Nucombe was not able to check.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Nucombe.
Good exchange - Nucombe coming out on top.
Nucombe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kiang counters with a nice body kick.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kiang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it well.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiang counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nucombe is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Kiang tries to move into range but Nucombe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Kiang is rocked!
Nucombe throws the left hand but Kiang avoids the punch easily.
Kiang is looking for the big counter here.
Kiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucombe finish him?
Nucombe throws the left hand but Kiang avoids the punch easily.
Kiang seems to have recovered his senses.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiang counters with a nice body kick.
Kiang blocks a jab.
Nucombe throws a combination that misses
and Kiang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiang counters with a good, hard body kick but Nucombe shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Nucombe coming out on top.
Nucombe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Kiang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Kiang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kiang shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#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!
Nucombe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucombe misses with a combination
and Kiang counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily.
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Kiang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nucombe keeping control of the position. #T3#
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiang trying to control the action but Nucombe is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nucombe controlling the position for now.
Nucombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiang. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiang.
Nucombe throws a hook but Kiang blocks it.
Kiang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Kiang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nucombe really felt that one!
Nucombe misses with a left hand
and Kiang counters with a good, hard body kick but Nucombe shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neil Nucombe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiang counters with a left to the body.
Kiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Kiang counters with a body kick.
Neil Nucombe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Kiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Kiang counters with a good, hard body kick but Nucombe shrugs it off.
Kiang slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Kiang unleashes a big counter combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Kiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Nucombe backs off Kiang throws a huge counter combo but Nucombe manages to avoid it all.
Kiang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the head.
Nucombe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Kiang counters with a body kick.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiang counters with a solid body kick.
Neil Nucombe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Despite the aggression on Kiang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nucombe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiang counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Kiang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nucombe!
Kiang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nucombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiang wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Nucombe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nucombe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiang counters with a nice body kick.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Kiang's body.
Kiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Kiang moves away and avoids it.
Kiang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it well.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Kiang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nucombe won't be happy with that.
Kiang in side control, throwing shots but Nucombe defends.
Kiang tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nucombe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4#
Nucombe is looking to reverse the position.
Nucombe can't do much from the bottom here.
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We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yawa Kiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Kiang counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Kiang takes one on the button.
Nucombe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kiang counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Kiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Kiang slips the punch.
And Kiang responds with a good body kick, but Nucombe manages to step out the way in time.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it well.
Jab by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kiang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiang counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Kiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Kiang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kiang counters with a nice body kick.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nucombe's knee momentarily.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Kiang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it well.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nucombe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kiang - the referee stops the clock and Nucombe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kiang. Nucombe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nucombe tries to bum rush Kiang with a series of wild strikes but Kiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Kiang responds with a good body kick, but Nucombe manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Kiang moved out of range.
Kiang feints the counter takedown.
Kiang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiang shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Kiang saw that one coming.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Kiang moved out of range.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kiang counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe jabs at Kiang's body.
Kiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kiang counters with a single leg into guard. Nucombe didn't expect that.
Nucombe wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Nucombe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kiang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kiang looking to sit in guard and control but Nucombe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nucombe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nucombe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nucombe wanted to stand there but Kiang had control of the position.
Nucombe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nucombe continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nucombe.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neil Nucombe.
I think Nucombe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Neil Nucombe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Neil Nucombe made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2024

#R1#
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miele throws a series of punches but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nucombe's guard.
Nucombe is pulling down on Miele's head to control his posture.
Nucombe wants to control but Miele passes easily into half guard.
Nucombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe trying to control but Miele postures up. #T1##SU2#
Miele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nucombe to get to his feet.
Miele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nucombe tries to avoid it but Miele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nucombe to the ground. Nucombe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Miele shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nucombe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nucombe trying to remain calm as Miele controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Miele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nucombe struggling a bit here.#T2#
Miele laying and praying for a moment but Nucombe takes advantage and regains half guard.
Miele trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele is thwarting Nucombe's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Miele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Miele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Miele seems to be looking for submissions.
Miele drops an elbow to the side of Nucombe's head.
Miele passes to side control. #SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Check out the look on Miele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SU2#
Miele decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nucombe to his feet.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miele was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Miele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miele moves away from the strike by Nucombe. #CL2#
Miele moves into range and clinches up with Nucombe.
Miele blocks a body shot from Nucombe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Miele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. Miele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Miele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miele counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Nucombe tries to sprawl but Miele drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bella Miele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nucombe is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miele in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele trying to mount his opponent but Nucombe defends it. #SUB2#
Miele is trying for a kimura here. Nucombe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Miele wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bella Miele!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Nucombe misses. #TD2#
Nucombe gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burns postures up.
Nucombe wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard. #T1#
Burns advances to half guard.
Burns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well. #SUB2#
Burns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Burns seems to be looking for submissions.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
It looks like Burns might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nucombe trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Burns seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nucombe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Martin Burns!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Glez blocks a jab.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Glez avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Glez clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Glez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Glez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nucombe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glez is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Glez works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Glez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Glez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Glez controlling from mount. #SUB#
Glez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nucombe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2##SUB#
Glez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nucombe is now in Glez's guard. A big mistake from Glez there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Nucombe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nucombe has managed to get both his arms back between Glez's legs - danger averted.
Glez pulls Nucombe in to control the position.
Nucombe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Glez's guard.
Glez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Glez wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Glez has his hands on Nucombe's head, controlling the position.
Nucombe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Glez has control of Nucombe's left arm, preventing Nucombe from doing any damage.
Glez 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#
Nucombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nucombe looks winded!#T4#
Glez looking to pass the guard.
Glez is pushing down on Nucombe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nucombe is fighting to maintain full guard but Glez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Glez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glez works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Glez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nucombe is now in Glez's guard. A big mistake from Glez there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addiel Glez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Glez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Glez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Glez misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Glez.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Glez's body.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Glez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nucombe pinned against the cage. Nucombe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Glez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nucombe's legs.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Glez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Glez advances to mount. #SUB#
Glez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nucombe has worked his arm free - good work by Nucombe! #SUB#
Glez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nucombe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nucombe is looking to reverse the position.
Glez tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs.
Glez works to advance to full mount. Nucombe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Glez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nucombe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nucombe!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Nucombe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Glez's guard.
Glez controlling Nucombe's posture.
Nucombe wants to get up but he can't break Glez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Glez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nucombe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Glez is pushing down on Nucombe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nucombe is fighting to maintain full guard but Glez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Glez tries to pass to full mount but Nucombe defends it.
Glez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
Glez passes to full mount!
Glez avoids the attempt from Nucombe to control.
Addiel Glez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nucombe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glez working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SU#
Glez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Glez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addiel Glez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Glez is out of range.
Glez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nucombe to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Glez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Glez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Glez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Glez seems to be looking for submissions.
Glez wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glez works his way into side control.
Nucombe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nucombe's legs. #T1##SUB#
Glez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nucombe prevents Glez from moving into mount. #SUB#
Glez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nucombe prevents Glez from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nucombe struggling a bit here.
Nucombe is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Glez tries for a kimura but Nucombe is defending well.
Nucombe prevents Glez from improving position. #SUB#
Glez swings around for an armbar but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Glez's guard.#T3#
Nucombe being controlled here momentarily.
Glez wants to hit a sweep here but Nucombe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Glez there!
Nucombe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glez is looking to escape.
Glez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Glez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Addiel Glez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nucombe punching from mount but Glez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nucombe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nucombe prevents Glez from getting the reversal.
Glez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nucombe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glez is trying to escape the mount.
Glez wants to hold on but Nucombe pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neil Nucombe.
I think Glez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addiel Glez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Musaga lands a right hook to the body.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
A cross from Musaga lands.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musaga scores with the left hand. Nucombe knows he should have avoided that one.
Musaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nucombe swings for the body but Musaga moves out of range.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe misses with a right hand
and Musaga counters with a good low kick that Nucombe was not able to check.
Nucombe swings for the body but Musaga moves out of range.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Musaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nucombe misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Musaga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nucombe! Musaga lets Nucombe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
Nucombe looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musaga throws an uppercut from hell that sends Nucombe clean off his feet! He's out cold! Musaga stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dogo Musaga!
After the fight, Dogo Musaga was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Momoji scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one.
Momoji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Momoji throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Momoji lands a nice shot to the body.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momoji was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momoji was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Momoji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nucombe sprawls and moves away.
Momoji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nucombe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Momoji.
Momoji with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Momoji looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Momoji digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.
Momoji digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Momoji attempts a counter takedown but Nucombe avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Momoji closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Momoji landing a few strikes. #T1#
Nucombe seems a little lost for a moment, as Momoji dominates the positioning.
Momoji's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Momoji scoring with punches from side control.
Momoji 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.
Momoji remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Momoji lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Momoji slows the pace down.
Momoji misses with the ground and pound.
Momoji working the ground and pound from side control.
Momoji just content to control the position.
Momoji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Momoji tries to advance to mount but can't.
Momoji takes a little break here. Nucombe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Nucombe prevents Momoji from improving position.
Momoji cracks Nucombe with a big right hand but Nucombe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Momoji controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Further stalling from Momoji.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Momoji throws an elbow but Nucombe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Momoji staying calm.
Momoji lands a few punches from side control.
Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Momoji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Momoji seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nucombe for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A left and a right from Momoji both land. Nice combination.
Donk. Momoji catches Nucombe right on the button with a cross.
Momoji with the inside leg kick.
Momoji throws a quick inside leg kick.
Momoji cracks Nucombe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Momoji scores with a nice head shot.
Nucombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Momoji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nucombe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Momoji works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Momoji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Momoji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nucombe quickly recovers to half guard.
Momoji is pressing down on Nucombe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nucombe is holding on for now.
Nucombe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Momoji is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Momoji moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Momoji staying calm.
Momoji has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nucombe!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Momoji connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momoji landing punches. #T2#
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momoji lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Momoji looking to control and managing it successfully.
Momoji landing shots from mount. #T3#
Momoji content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Nucombe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Momoji lands a couple of good shots and Nucombe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Taromaru Momoji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Momoji controls the position.#T4#
Momoji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Momoji gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Momoji biding his time, controlling Nucombe.
Momoji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Momoji is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Momoji sizes up Nucombe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nucombe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Momoji.#TD#
Momoji gets the takedown into side control.
Momoji working the ground and pound from side control.
Momoji working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Momoji working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Momoji is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nucombe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Momoji working the ground and pound.
Momoji remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Momoji advances to full mount.
Momoji controlling from mount.
Momoji pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Momoji controlling the position easily from mount.
Momoji in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nucombe wants to control but Momoji is having none of it.
Nucombe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Momoji controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Momoji scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Momoji controlling the pace for now.
Momoji scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Momoji lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Momoji.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Momoji lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Momoji lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nucombe hang on?
Momoji landing shots from mount. #ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momoji working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nucombe is still in real trouble! Can Momoji finish him?
Momoji content just to control the position here.
Taromaru Momoji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taromaru Momoji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Momoji 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taromaru Momoji!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

166 cm
51 yrs
166 lbs

160 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs

Nucombe

YououtT

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tap YououtT!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nucombe closes the distance and clinches.
YououtT stops a takedown attempt from Nucombe. #TD#
Nucombe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed YououtT clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nucombe (4) vs (0) YououtT
YououtT is trying to break free.
YououtT just trying to survive but Nucombe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
YououtT is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nucombe trying to control momentarily.
Nucombe has the hooks in. YououtT is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YououtT turns into Nucombe and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (4) vs (2) YououtT
YououtT is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
YououtT trying to move into half guard but instead Nucombe has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (6) vs (2) YououtT#T1##SUB2#
Nucombe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nucombe tries to free his leg and advance position but YououtT is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nucombe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but YououtT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
YououtT looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nucombe passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (9) vs (2) YououtT
YououtT manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
YououtT is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nucombe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nucombe's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nucombe (9) vs (6) YououtT
YououtT trying to control.#SUB2#
Nucombe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of YououtT's arms. #SUB2#
YououtT is looking for a rear naked choke here but Nucombe reverses the position brilliantly into YououtT's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (11) vs (6) YououtT
YououtT is trying to keep Nucombe in close.
YououtT looking for a sweep. Not yet YououtT, not yet. #T3#
YououtT pulls Nucombe in to control the position.
Nucombe trying to control but YououtT is working from the bottom.
Nucombe is looking to pass into half guard but YououtT pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now YououtT is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (11) vs (8) YououtT
YououtT stands and throws Nucombe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (11) vs (11) YououtT#SUB2#
YououtT tries for a kimura but Nucombe is defending well.
YououtT trying to control the position but Nucombe is working away. #T4##SUB2#
YououtT has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nucombe is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. YououtT yanks on the arm and Nucombe is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by YououtT.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tap YououtT!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooter counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cooter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Cooter and move into the clinch.
Cooter cracks Nucombe with an open hand slap.
Cooter connects with a crisp jab.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nucombe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Cobweb Cooter has been cut.
Cooter scores with a punch to the head.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Cooter's ribs.
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!
Nucombe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nucombe.
Cooter misses with a hook.
Cooter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Cooter.
Cooter tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
A cross from Cooter lands.
Cooter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Cooter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooter throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Cooter throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooter tries a quick counter leg kick but Nucombe is wise to it.
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cooter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nucombe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nucombe moves out of range as Cooter throws a body kick.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Cooter moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Cooter.
Nucombe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cooter to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe jabs Cooter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cooter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Cooter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Nucombe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nucombe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooter.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cooter manages to circle out of the way.
Cooter avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Cooter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooter looks winded!#KD#
Nucombe steps into range and cracks Cooter with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Cooter flops backwards and Nucombe dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Cooter is rocked!
Nucombe is looking to stand up but Cooter won't let him.
Cooter is still in real trouble! Can Nucombe finish him?
Cooter wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Nucombe stands and steps away. Cooter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nucombe knocks out Cooter with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nucombe before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nucombe picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview.
The defeated Cobweb Cooter had this to say: 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023

166 cm
50 yrs
166 lbs

177 cm
22 yrs
152 lbs

Nucombe

Hallows

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nucombe gets caught flat footed, as Hallows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nucombe (0) vs (2) Hallows
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
Hallows trying to move into half guard but instead Nucombe has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (2) Hallows#SUB2#
Hallows is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Nucombe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hallows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Hallows wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nucombe preventing the sweep.
Hallows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (4) Hallows#SUB2#
Hallows is working for a kimura but Nucombe is defending it quite comfortably.
Hallows wants to pass to mount but Nucombe is defending the position.
Nucombe controlling the position for now.#T2#
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well.
Nucombe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nucombe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hallows is working away from the top position though.
Hallows passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (2) vs (7) Hallows
Hallows tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Hallows tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nucombe is not content to let Hallows control the position. #T3#
Hallows might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nucombe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hallows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nucombe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Nucombe prevents Hallows from improving position.
Hallows wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hallows wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nucombe, who protects the arm well.
Hallows tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nucombe keeps working. #T5#
Hallows is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hallows tries to move to full mount but Nucombe actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hallows is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nucombe is just riding it out for now. Hallows eventually gives up the hold.
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nucombe!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (2) vs (10) Hallows
Hallows wants to take Nucombe's back here but Nucombe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T6#
Nucombe tries to hold on but Hallows postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallows fails to take his opponent's back.
Hallows controlling his opponent.
Hallows forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (2) vs (13) Hallows
Hallows is looking to control Nucombe but Nucombe is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7##SUB2#
Hallows looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Hallows has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nucombe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hallows tries to keep control of the position but Nucombe is staying busy.
Hallows keeps control of the position easily here as Nucombe tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here. #T8#
Hallows is trying to control but Nucombe is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Nucombe stops Hallows from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hallows tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hallows wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nucombe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucombe prevents Hallows from taking his back.
Hallows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nucombe is looking to escape.
Hallows wants to control but Nucombe has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T9#
Hallows is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (2) vs (16) Hallows#SUB2#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Nucombe is in no mood to give up.
Hallows looking to take Nucombe's back but Nucombe rolls and after a scramble, Nucombe ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nucombe to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (4) vs (16) Hallows
Hallows is trying to control the position but Nucombe postures up.
Hallows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nucombe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (4) vs (18) Hallows
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hallows drops back looking for a leg! Nucombe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nucombe manages to kick Hallows off! Hallows jumps back into Nucombe's guard.
Nucombe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Hallows advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (4) vs (21) Hallows#T11#
Nucombe is looking for a sweep.
Hallows is looking to take a break and control but Nucombe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nucombe is being controlled here.
Nucombe prevents Hallows from moving into mount.
Nucombe is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T12#
Nucombe prevents Hallows from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Hallows is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nucombe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hallows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nucombe (4) vs (23) Hallows
Hallows controlling the pace for now.
Hallows takes Nucombe's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (4) vs (26) Hallows#T13##SUB2#
Hallows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well,Nucombe is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Good control from Hallows.#SUB2#
Hallows patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Hallows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nucombe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Hallows is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Hallows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T14#
Hallows is controlling the position but Nucombe somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nucombe wants to control but Hallows is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (4) vs (29) Hallows

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows wins on points by 29 to 4.
A victorious Broady Hallows thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023

170 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

166 cm
50 yrs
166 lbs

Maccall

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zach Maccall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nucombe closes the distance and clinches.
Maccall wants a takedown. #TD2#
Nucombe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maccall (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Nucombe stalling.
Maccall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maccall is looking to improve his position.
Nucombe is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Maccall gets full guard.
Nucombe stays in close to Maccall's body and controls the position.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.#T2#
Nucombe advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maccall (0) vs (5) Nucombe
Nucombe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Maccall (0) vs (7) Nucombe#T3#
Nucombe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maccall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucombe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maccall (0) vs (10) Nucombe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Maccall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maccall tries to escape but Nucombe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T5#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6##T7#
Maccall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Maccall right now.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Maccall tries to break free.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Maccall buck him off.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Maccall is trying to break free.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Maccall.#T9#
Maccall is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nucombe.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Maccall from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Nucombe controlling from the back.
Maccall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nucombe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T12#
Maccall just trying to survive but Nucombe is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.#T13##T14#
Nucombe has the hooks in. Maccall is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nucombe gets his hands free as Maccall looks to control.
Nucombe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Maccall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maccall doesn't escape.
Maccall is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Neil Nucombe thanked Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023

166 cm
50 yrs
166 lbs

176 cm
16 yrs
150 lbs

Nucombe

Decker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Decker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nucombe drives through and clinches with Decker against the cage.
Decker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nucombe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Decker prevents it.
Nucombe is working for takedown but Decker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Nucombe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decker wants a takedown but no success here.
Nucombe wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Nucombe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Decker can't fight it off and eventually Nucombe manages to take the fight to the floor. Decker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (0) Decker
Decker looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
Nucombe is stalling in the full guard.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nucombe continues to stall.#T2#
More hug and hope from Nucombe.
Decker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nucombe is now in half guard.
Decker wants to control the action here but instead Nucombe manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (5) vs (0) Decker
Nucombe wants to take Decker's back here but Decker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3#
Nucombe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Decker is trying desperately to improve position.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Decker tries to control the position but Nucombe now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (8) vs (0) Decker#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Decker tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe has good solid back control here. #T7##T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nucombe.#T9#
Decker rolls, trying to escape but Nucombe keeps control of the position.
Decker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Decker trying to control the hands but Nucombe won't let him.
What can Decker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T10#
Decker rolls, trying to escape but Nucombe keeps control of the position.
Nucombe controlling from the back.#T11#
Decker tries to escape the position. #T12#
Nucombe controls the position.
Nucombe continues to hold on tight.
Decker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Decker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nucombe's guard. Nice work there by Decker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (8) vs (2) Decker
Nucombe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Decker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decker looking to sit in guard and control but Nucombe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (10) vs (2) Decker
Decker being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decker wants to improve his position but instead Nucombe has moved into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Neil Nucombe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

175 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

166 cm
50 yrs
166 lbs

Kim

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Nucombe forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Nucombe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kim is defending well.
Nucombe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nucombe prevents it.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Nucombe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kim (0) vs (4) Nucombe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe controls the position.
Kim is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.#T1#
Kim is trying to break free.
Nucombe controls the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Kim right now. #T3#
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
Kim trying to control the hands but Nucombe breaks the grip. #T4#
Nucombe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kim doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.#T5#
Kim is in bad spot here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nucombe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kim is trying to break free. #T6#
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off.
Nucombe is hanging on to Kim's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T7#
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of Nucombe the control monster continue. Boring.#T8#
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free.
Nucombe keeps control of the position easily here as Kim tries to buck him off.
Kim wants to escape the position.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off. #T9#
Nucombe has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nucombe controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Nucombe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kim can't escape the position. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free.
Kim tries to break free.
Kim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nucombe.
I really don't envy Kim right now.
Nucombe biding his time, controlling Kim. #T12##T13#
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free. #T14#
Nucombe controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Nucombe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 4 to 0.
Neil Nucombe gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Hawk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Nucombe. Beautiful body shot.
Nucombe throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nucombe but Nucombe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Nucombe does it's job there.#T1#
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the body from Nucombe misses
and Hawk counters with a nice body shot.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nucombe defends it nicely.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns Hawk into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Hawk is rocked!#TD#
Hawk has Nucombe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hawk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nucombe tumbling to the mat - Hawk dives into Nucombe's guard.#T3##SUB#
Hawk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nucombe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nucombe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe is looking to stand up but Hawk won't let him. #SUB#
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Nucombe defends easily. #SUB#
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU2#
Nucombe stands and steps away. Hawk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Nucombe's guard.

Nucombe pushes Hawk off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
That's time! Hawk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nucombe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe connects with a looping right hand.
Nucombe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hawk. Hawk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe lands a right hook to the body.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nucombe swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Hawk tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##TD#
Hawk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe dodges the ground and pound from Hawk.#SUB#
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nucombe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawk taking a breather here. #T3##SUB#
Hawk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nucombe, who protects the arm well.
Hawk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nucombe is avoiding damage well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hawk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nucombe is not content to let Hawk control the position.
Nucombe struggling a bit here.
Micah Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk advances to full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hawk moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Hawk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Hawk feints and as Nucombe raises his hands in defense, Hawk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nucombe's guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
Nucombe is concentrating on defense, preventing Hawk from advancing position. #SUB#
Hawk 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe is staying active underneath Hawk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hawk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head.
Hawk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Nucombe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawk trying to control the action but Nucombe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Nucombe defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawk tries to pass to full mount but Nucombe defends it.
Nucombe trying to control but Hawk postures up.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hawk is trying to control the action in half guard but Nucombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is keen to just control but Nucombe is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nucombe is looking to control Hawk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nucombe avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A left lands for Nucombe.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk fails to land the takedown.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Hawk pushes him away.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Hawk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Nucombe defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hawk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nucombe is just riding it out for now. Hawk eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nucombe 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe gave a mention to Furnace Performance Products in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Boxaaja works the jab nicely.
Boxaaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boxaaja digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.
Boxaaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe walks straight into a right hand from Boxaaja - that's dropped him! Boxaaja jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nucombe from any more punishment! Nucombe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phol Boxaaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Phol Boxaaja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Yoriari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoriari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoriari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Yoriari tries to move into range but Nucombe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Yoriari misses with a hook.
Yoriari throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Yoriari's head.
Yoriari is trying to stall.
Yoriari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoriari trying to control the position but instead, Nucombe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoriari into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Yoriari trying to control the position but instead, Nucombe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yoriari into the cage.#T1#
Nucombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Yoriari is rocked!
Yoriari takes a shot to the head.
Yoriari is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucombe finish him?
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoriari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nucombe is keeping busy.
Yoriari tries a body shot but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe pushes Yoriari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoriari tries to stall but Nucombe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside.
Nucombe lands a big right hand that drops Yoriari! The killer instinct kicks in and Nucombe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nucombe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe lands with a shot to the body.
Coker lands with a right hand.
Nucombe connects with the punch.
Coker connects with the punch.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Nucombe moves out of range easily.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Nucombe down.
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Coker.#T1#
Coker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nucombe throws a good cross that connects.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range.
Coker throwing a counter right hand but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker. #CL#
Coker moves into the clinch.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Coker presses Nucombe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Coker lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Coker wants the takedown. Nucombe is fighting it off but Coker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nucombe's guard against the cage.
Nucombe is looking to stand back up but Coker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nucombe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Coker thows a huge punch but Nucombe dodges it nicely. #T2#
Coker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nucombe defending well though.
Coker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head.
Nucombe is holding on to half guard well.
Coker thows a huge punch but Nucombe dodges it nicely.
Nucombe gets full guard.
Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coker throws a big right hand that misses.
Coker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nucombe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nucombe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coker.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coker throwing strikes but missing.
Coker throws an elbow that misses. Nucombe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coker's guard. Nice move by Nucombe!#REVB##SUB#
Coker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nucombe frees his head nicely. Oh but Coker has switched to an armbar! Nucombe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Akeen Coker!
Akeen Coker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Nucombe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nucombe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bitok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Bitok is rocked!
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Jab from Nucombe.
Bitok moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.#KD2#
Bitok ducks straight into an uppercut from Nucombe and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bitok manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Bitok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Nucombe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nucombe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nucombe digs a good hook to Bitok's body.
Bitok seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Nucombe.
Bitok walks straight into a right hand from Nucombe - that's dropped him! Nucombe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bitok from any more punishment! Bitok complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022

#R1#
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balopoulos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Balopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balopoulos doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Balopoulos drives through with a takedown into Nucombe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Balopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Balopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Balopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Nucombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balopoulos throws a strike but Nucombe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Nucombe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balopoulos's guard.
Balopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
Balopoulos is trying to keep Nucombe in close.
Nucombe is looking to stand up but Balopoulos won't let him.
Balopoulos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nucombe wanted to stand there but Balopoulos had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Balopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nucombe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Balopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nucombe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nucombe scores with a punch to the head.
Nucombe is looking to wear down Balopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nucombe lands with a good body shot.
Nucombe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Balopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Balopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe lands a slapping body shot.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Balopoulos fails with the takedown#CL#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Balopoulos's head.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balopoulos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nucombe prevents it. #TD2#
Balopoulos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Nucombe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe with a jab.#T4#
Balopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe with a nice cross.
Nucombe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe scores with a punch to the head.
Nucombe works Balopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Balopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nucombe with a nice cross.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balopoulos.
Balopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Nucombe lands with a shot to the body.
Nucombe lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Balopoulos.
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Balopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nucombe connects with a right hand. Balopoulos shakes it off.
Nucombe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balopoulos's hands.#ROC#Balopoulos is rocked!
Nucombe lands a body shot. #KD#
Nucombe drops Balopoulos with a big left hand and mounts him. Balopoulos is in big trouble!
Balopoulos is still in real trouble! Can Nucombe finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Nucombe is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nucombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Nucombe drops his shoulder and cracks Balopoulos with a huge uppercut! Balopoulos goes down! Can Nucombe finish him?
Nucombe wanted to stand there but Balopoulos had control of the position. #T1#
Balopoulos trying to strike off his back. #SU#
Nucombe stands up from Balopoulos's guard - Nucombe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Balopoulos seems to have recovered his senses.
Balopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Nucombe coming out on top.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Balopoulos.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Balopoulos and move into the clinch.
Nucombe lands a jab to Balopoulos's midsection.
Nucombe cracks Balopoulos with a good jab.
Balopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balopoulos ducks right into an uppercut from Nucombe. #T2#
Balopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nucombe's waist but Nucombe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balopoulos off to one side.
Balopoulos is breathing heavily.
Nucombe jabs at Balopoulos's body.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Balopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nucombe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nucombe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balopoulos at a distance.
Nucombe works Balopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Balopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#KD#
Nucombe moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Balopoulos goes down! Can Nucombe finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nucombe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Balopoulos, up you get!
Nucombe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BOOM! Nucombe lands a beautiful left hook that drops Balopoulos. Balopoulos tries to recover but Nucombe is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Balopoulos lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Nucombe connects with a nice looking jab.
Nucombe dips to his left and cracks Salvacion with an uppercut!
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nucombe, as that shot connected.
Salvacion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salvacion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nucombe lands with a straight right. Salvacion didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#Salvacion is rocked!
Nucombe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvacion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvacion in his tracks. #T1#
Nucombe tests Salvacion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvacion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Salvacion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Salvacion seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Salvacion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Nucombe drops his shoulder and cracks Salvacion with a huge uppercut! Salvacion goes down! Can Nucombe finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Nucombe stands up and waves to Salvacion to follow him.
Salvacion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nucombe digs a good hook to Salvacion's body.
Nucombe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.#T2##KD2#
Nucombe throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Salvacion tumbling to the canvas!#SU2#
Nucombe stands up and waves to Salvacion to follow him.
Nucombe catches Salvacion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nucombe weaves into range and cracks Salvacion right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Salvacion goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nucombe is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Rauta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rauta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe avoids it really well and circles away.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Rauta fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkki Rauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucombe connects with a jab.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Nucombe leaves Rauta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rauta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Rauta darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns Rauta into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
I was talking to Rauta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Rauta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta working aggressively here.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rauta misses with the head strike. #T3#
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rauta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Rauta's head.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rauta gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rauta lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nucombe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauta blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Rauta scores with a shot to the side of Nucombe's head.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
A short right from Rauta. #T4#
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Rauta misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rauta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nyrkki Rauta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rauta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rauta staying out of range there.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauta shoots for a takedown but Nucombe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rauta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkki Rauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rauta darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns Rauta into the cage.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Rauta shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Rauta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rauta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rauta.
Rauta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rauta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Rauta controls the action.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nyrkki Rauta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rauta gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rauta.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe. #T2#
Rauta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Rauta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Rauta.
Rauta gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Rauta lands a nice uppercut.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands an uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rauta's elbow.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rauta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Rauta lands an uppercut.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Rauta misses with the head strike.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta pushes Nucombe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nucombe tries to throw a body punch but Rauta avoids it by throwing Nucombe back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rauta.
Rauta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Rauta blocking some punches.
Rauta lands a right hand.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rauta backwards.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rauta.
Rauta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but Rauta blocks it.
Rauta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Rauta misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyrkki Rauta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rauta.
Nice sprawl there from Nucombe as Rauta shoots in.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyrkki Rauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rauta walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
Rauta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rauta is defended easily by Nucombe.
Rauta avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Rauta's head but Rauta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Rauta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Rauta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nucombe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rauta fails with the takedown.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rauta.
Rauta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rauta avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rauta looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rauta.
Rauta blocks a jab.
Rauta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nucombe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rauta.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt. #T2#
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Rauta on that attempt.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Rauta ducked under it nicely.
Rauta goes for a double leg but Nucombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucombe continues to drive forward.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Rauta shakes him off and moves away.
Rauta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Rauta.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
Rauta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Rauta misses with a punch on the inside.
Rauta lands with a light punch inside.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rauta avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short right from Rauta on the inside.
A short right from Rauta.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rauta.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rauta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rauta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rauta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nucombe.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rauta fails to land.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rauta throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Rauta scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Rauta misses with some punches.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Rauta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rauta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rauta lands with a short shot to the head.
Rauta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Rauta is blocking nicely.
Rauta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Rauta.
Nucombe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rauta blocks it with crossed arms.
Rauta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nucombes head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neil Nucombe.
I think Rauta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nyrkki Rauta!
Our winner, Nyrkki Rauta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
McConnell scores with the left hand. Nucombe knows he should have avoided that one.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConnell.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but McConnell pushes him away.
McConnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McConnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nucombe on the side of the head.
Nucombe tries to move into range but McConnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. McConnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McConnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.
Nucombe looks winded!
McConnell catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from McConnell.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nucombe! McConnell dives in looking to finish! Nucombe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2022

#R1#
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel throws a counter high kick but Nucombe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nagibatel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagibatel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nucombe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagibatel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nagibatel cracks Nucombe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the head.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range. #T1#
Nagibatel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Nagibatel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nagibatel scores with a hook.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nucombe blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Nagibatel moved out of range.
Nagibatel scores with a hook.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Nagibatel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagibatel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Nucombe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Nucombe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nucombe. Nucombe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nucombe walks into a jab.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nucombe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nucombe takes a swing at Nagibatel's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick. #T3#
Nagibatel scores with a hook.
Nucombe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nucombe, as that shot connected.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagibatel duly obliges.
Nagibatel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nagibatel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nucombe.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel with a jab.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Nagibatel dips to his left and cracks Nucombe with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Nagibatel.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagibatel finish him?
Nucombe lands a really nice looking cross but Nagibatel seems unphased.
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nagibatel! Nucombe is out on his feet! Nagibatel rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nucombe is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nucombe is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
During a confident post fight interview, Lyoha Nagibatel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Wayne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wayne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wayne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Hades Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wayne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nucombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wayne.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe lands the left hand.
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe. #T1#
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waynes head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Wayne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe lands a big knee! That's hurt Wayne! Oh, he's all over the place! Nucombe lands another knee that sends Wayne to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022

175 cm
21 yrs
135 lbs

166 cm
47 yrs
166 lbs

Cheese

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cheese gets tackled into the cage by Nucombe. Nucombe maintains the clinch.
Nucombe is trying to drag Cheese to the mat but Cheese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Cheese pulls Nucombe into guard.
Nucombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Cheese is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Cheese keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.
Cheese is pulling down on Nucombe's head to control his posture.
Cheese wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nucombe preventing the sweep.
Nucombe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cheese keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.
Nucombe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nucombe preventing the sweep.
Nucombe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Nucombe controlling from the top position. #T6#
Cheese is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Nucombe#T7#
Nucombe is trying to control but can't.
Cheese is taking a breather. Nucombe 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.#T8#
Nucombe is trying to control but can't.
Cheese tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nucombe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Cheese is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T9#
Nucombe is positioning himself well to prevent Cheese advancing to mount.
Nucombe trying to control but Cheese postures up. #T10#
Cheese trying to pass the guard but Nucombe defending well.
Cheese is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nucombe trying to control from the bottom. #T11#
Nucombe tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.
Nucombe is looking to control Cheese's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nucombe avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheese in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Nucombe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cheese wants to free his trapped foot but Nucombe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nucombe trying to control here. #T13#
Cheese trying to pass the guard but Nucombe defending well.
Cheese trying to control the pace.
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe tries to roll over but Cheese keeps him under control.#T14#
Cheese uses his free foot to push down on Nucombe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nucombe.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (0) Nucombe
Cheese controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Richard Cheese seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022

173 cm
28 yrs
157 lbs

166 cm
47 yrs
166 lbs

Hitoshi

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hirata Hitoshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nucombe closes the distance and clinches.
Nucombe stops a takedown attempt from Hitoshi.
Hitoshi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nucombe prevents it.
Nucombe is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Nucombe has hold of one of Hitoshi's legs. Hitoshi is fighting the takedown attempt but Nucombe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hitoshi (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Hitoshi managing to control the position.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.
Nucombe preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitoshi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hitoshi has control of Nucombe's left arm, preventing Nucombe from doing any damage. #T1#
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hitoshi trying to control the position.
Hitoshi trying to control the position here.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nucombe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitoshi is retaining full guard.
Hitoshi trying to keep a closed guard but Nucombe is proving a slippery customer.
Nucombe trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (2) Nucombe
Hitoshi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nucombe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (2) vs (4) Nucombe
Hitoshi keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Hitoshi trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nucombe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hitoshi controlling Nucombe's posture.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucombe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nucombe wants to control from the top but Hitoshi keeps moving. #T4#
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment.
Hitoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nucombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe can't keep his opponent in guard - Hitoshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Hitoshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Nucombe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nucombe is defending against the submission attempts here by Hitoshi. #T5#
Hitoshi trying to mount his opponent but Nucombe defends it. #SUB#
Hitoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nucombe has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nucombe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hitoshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nucombe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nucombe has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hitoshi (4) vs (6) Nucombe#T6#
Hitoshi managing to control the position.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi pulls Nucombe in close to his closed guard and prevents Nucombe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nucombe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Hitoshi is keeping the position.#T7#
Hitoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitoshi has Nucombe pulled in close to control his posture.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position but Nucombe postures up.
Hitoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitoshi, not yet.
Nucombe postures up. #T8#
Nucombe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitoshi wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment.
Hitoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitoshi wants to improve his position but instead Nucombe has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hitoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Nucombe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nucombe wants to pass to mount but Hitoshi is defending the position.
Nucombe is controlling the pace.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.#T10#
Hitoshi is trying to control but can't.
Nucombe controlling the action here.
Hitoshi is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Hitoshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hitoshi moves into full guard.
Hitoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Hitoshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12#
Hitoshi looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe trying to control but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
Hitoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Hitoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nucombe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Hitoshi tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
Hitoshi tries to roll over but Nucombe keeps him under control.
Hitoshi trying to control from the bottom.
Hitoshi controlling the position well.
Nucombe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but Hitoshi defending well.
Nucombe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hitoshi wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hitoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nucombe stopping the sweep attempt from Hitoshi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe content to stall in guard here.
Hitoshi keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 6 to 4.
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022

166 cm
47 yrs
166 lbs

181 cm
21 yrs
160 lbs

Nucombe

Coloradas

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mangas Coloradas!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Coloradas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nucombe pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Nucombe rushes Coloradas and presses him up against the cage.
Nucombe can't get the takedown. #TD#
Nucombe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (0) Coloradas
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coloradas is pulling down on Nucombe's head. It's preventing any offense from Nucombe, at least for the moment.
Coloradas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nucombe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (2) Coloradas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coloradas stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position.
Coloradas wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.#T1#
Coloradas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nucombe is pulling down on Coloradas's head to control his posture.
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nucombe wants to sweep here but Coloradas controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Coloradas is stalling in the full guard.
Nucombe wants to control but Coloradas passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coloradas in particular looking to stall.
Nucombe trying to control here.
Coloradas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Nucombe controlling the position well.
Nucombe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coloradas is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Coloradas controlling the action here.
Coloradas is looking to advance position but Nucombe won't allow it. #T6#
Coloradas is looking to pass Nucombe's guard but actually Nucombe recovers to full guard.
Nucombe looking to control. #T7#
Coloradas won't allow Nucombe to sweep him here.
Coloradas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coloradas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nucombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coloradas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coloradas pushing down on Nucombe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nucombe is trying to control but can't.
Coloradas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coloradas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nucombe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coloradas is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Coloradas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Coloradas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T10#
Nucombe is trying to maintain the position but Coloradas is very close to passing his half guard.
Coloradas trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
It looks like Coloradas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Nucombe tries to roll over but Coloradas keeps him under control.
Coloradas not doing much here.
Nucombe tries to get to full guard but Coloradas has control of the leg. #T13#
Coloradas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nucombe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T14#
Coloradas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nucombe trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Nucombe is heads and Coloradas is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Nucombe takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

170 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs

166 cm
47 yrs
166 lbs

Mokaev

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyril Mokaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nucombe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nucombe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mokaev prevents it. #TD2#
Nucombe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mokaev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mokaev (0) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe not allowing Mokaev to control his hands.
Nucombe is hanging on to Mokaev's back as he tries to escape.
Mokaev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nucombe's guard. Nice work there by Mokaev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokaev (2) vs (4) Nucombe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mokaev controls the pace.
Mokaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Mokaev looking to sit in guard and control but Nucombe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokaev (2) vs (6) Nucombe
Nucombe looking to pass the guard.
Nucombe trying to control but Mokaev is working from the bottom.
Mokaev pulls Nucombe in close to prevent any damage.
Nucombe preventing the sweep. #T2#
Mokaev trying to control the position here.
Mokaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mokaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mokaev keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.
Nucombe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Mokaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nucombe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mokaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mokaev controlling Nucombe's posture. #T5#
Nucombe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nucombe is pushing down on Mokaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mokaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Nucombe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nucombe is taking a breather. Mokaev 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.
Nucombe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mokaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nucombe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mokaev trying to control but Nucombe postures up.
Mokaev keeping control of the position.
Nucombe is thwarting Mokaev's attempts to control the position.
Nucombe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (2) vs (9) Nucombe#T7#
Nucombe avoids the attempt from Mokaev to control.
Nucombe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mokaev to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mokaev (2) vs (12) Nucombe
Nucombe struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.
Mokaev is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T8#
Nucombe biding his time, controlling Mokaev.
Mokaev is trying to break free.
Mokaev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Mokaev tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Nucombe seems content to control.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe trying to control the action but Mokaev is working from the bottom.
Nucombe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Mokaev wants to improve his position but Nucombe is controlling well.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Mokaev is defending well. #T11#
Mokaev wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy.
Nucombe is trying to control the action in half guard but Mokaev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mokaev trying to control here.
Nucombe not doing much here.
Mokaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nucombe is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Mokaev wants to improve his position but Nucombe is controlling well.
Nucombe content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mokaev actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Mokaev is defending well.
Nucombe keeps trying to improve his position.
Mokaev tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Mokaev is refusing to be controlled, as Nucombe sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mokaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nucombe pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Mokaev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nucombe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mokaev's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe trying to mount his opponent but Mokaev defends it.
Mokaev trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Neil Nucombe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2022

#R1#
Nucombe takes a kick to the side of the head.
White is looking to clinch.
White wants to clinch up but Nucombe keeps it at a distance.#CL#
White closes the distance and pushes Nucombe back into the cage.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
A knee to the head by White.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nucombe.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nucombe avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nucombe is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Nucombe.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nucombe blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nucombe is keeping busy.
Nucombe lands a shot to the body.
Nucombe lands a good knee to the midsection. White won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside. #ROC2#White is rocked!
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nucombe avoids it.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White trying to control the position but instead, Nucombe has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Nucombe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
White blocking some punches.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe lands with a left to the head.
White tries to stall but Nucombe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nucombe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from White.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nucombe connects with a knee to the head.
Nucombe lands a big right hand that drops White! The killer instinct kicks in and Nucombe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nucombe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Nucombe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boing Missalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe cracks Missalot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Missalot walks into a jab.#TD2#
Missalot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nucombe quickly recovers to half guard.
Missalot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nucombe manages to get to full guard.
Missalot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Missalot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nucombe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nucombe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Missalot is working an open guard so Nucombe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Missalot shoots in and drives through. Nucombe sprawls well.
Missalot moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Missalot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Missalot walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
Missalot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nucombe's waist but Nucombe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Missalot off to one side.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boing Missalot.
Missalot looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Missalot breaks away and moves out of range.
Missalot looks winded!
Nucombe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Missalot on the side of the head.#ROC#Missalot is rocked!
Nucombe measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Missalot! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Neil Nucombe!
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2022

#R1#
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Hollow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollow throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Hollow misses.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Hollow pushes him away.
Hollow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nucombe in his tracks.
Hollow misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Nucombe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
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!
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollows head. #T1#
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
Nucombe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Hollow's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Hollow is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lucky Hollow has been cut.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Oh Hollow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollow blocking some punches.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Hollow.
Hollow blocking some punches.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hollow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Hollow - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nucombe, and another! Hollow is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2021

#R1#
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ndombele tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Nucombe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ndombele throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
Ndombele misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ndombele.
Ndombele walks into a jab.#T1#
Ndombele defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
Ndombele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndombele.
Nucombe takes one to the chin there.
Ndombele throws a leg kick which misses Nucombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nucombe tries to avoid it.
Ndombele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Ndombele pushes him away.
Ndombele misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ndombele swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Ndombele controls the action.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Ndombele has picked Nucombe up - he's going for a ride! Ndombele dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ndombele is nestled in close to Nucombe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ndombele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ndombele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ndombele throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
Nucombe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nucombe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele is working Nucombe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ndombele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ndombele landing with the ground and pound.
Ndombele is in close to Nucombe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ndombele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Nucombe has his feet on Ndombele's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nucombe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ndombele throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ndombele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ndombele lands a body shot.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ndombele.
Ndombele jabs Nucombe right on the nose. Nucombe blinks but takes it well.
Ndombele misses with a double jab.
Ndombele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ndombele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ndombele.
Nucombe lands a right hook to the body.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a head kick by Ndombele.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Ndombele shakes him off and moves away.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Ndombele misses with a straight right.
Ndombele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nucombe swivels and escapes.
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Ndombele jabs Nucombe right on the nose. Nucombe blinks but takes it well.
Ndombele works the jab nicely.
Ndombele lands with a hook. Nucombe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ndombele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
A jab from Ndombele misses.
Nucombe throws a hook but Ndombele avoids it easily.
Ndombele throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Ndombele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nucombe. That did some damage!#T2#
Nucombe stuns Ndombele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Ndombele.#TD#
Ndombele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ndombele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ndombele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nucombe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ndombele throwing strikes but missing.
Nucombe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ndombele lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ndombele throwing strikes but missing.
Ndombele throwing strikes from guard but Nucombe blocks nicely.
Ndombele throws a big elbow that misses.
Ndombele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ndombele wants to stand but Nucombe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ndombele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ndombele throws a strike but Nucombe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4##SU2#
Nucombe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ndombele.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ndombele and move into the clinch position.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Ndombele shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
Nucombe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe thuds his right hand into Ndombele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Nucombe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Ndombele moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucombe checks it well.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Ndombele pushes him away.
Ndombele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ndombele.
Ndombele dives in for a single leg takedown but Nucombe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ndombele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Ndombele.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
Ndombele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ndombeles head. #T1#
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ndombele manages to break the clinch.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nucombe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nucombe lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Ndombele darts in and clinches Nucombe up against the cage.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ndombele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ndombele.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndombele. #T2#
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ndombele.
Ndombele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ndombele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Ndombele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Ndombele is blocking nicely.
Ndombele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nucombe.
Nucombe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ndombele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Ndombele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Ndombele lands with a right to the head.
Ndombele can't find room to land a body shot as Nucombe controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe. #T3#
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Ndombele avoids the damage to the body.
Ndombele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ndombele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ndombele misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ndombele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ndombele missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mousa Ndombele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut. Nucombe saw that one coming.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.
Nucombe needs to keep his hands up - Ndombele had a free shot at his head there.
Nucombe misses with a right hand
and Ndombele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ndombele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nucombe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ndombele somewhat.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mousa Ndombele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe lands with a straight right. Ndombele didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ndombele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nucombe on the side of the head.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Ndombele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ndombele, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!
Mousa Ndombele bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Petrov wants to clinch up but Nucombe keeps it at a distance.
Petrov clobbers Nucombe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch position.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nucombe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch position.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucombe misses with a body punch.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#T1#
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nucombe to score with a decent uppercut.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nucombe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Petrov pushes him away.
Nucombe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.#T2#
Petrov jumps guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Nucombe holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Islam Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Nucombe won't allow it.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nucombe.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land. #T3#
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe pushes Petrov against the cage. Nucombe is working some dirty boxing. Nucombe pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrov goes down! Petrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nucombe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2021

166 cm
43 yrs
166 lbs

182 cm
19 yrs
189 lbs

Nucombe

Saltzman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Josie Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saltzman fails with the takedown.#CL#
Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Nucombe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saltzman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saltzman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Nucombe wants the takedown. Saltzman is fighting it off but Nucombe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saltzman's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nucombe (2) vs (0) Saltzman
Nucombe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saltzman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nucombe defends it easily.
Nucombe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltzman looking for a sweep. Not yet Saltzman, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Saltzman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nucombe is aware though and is defending well.
Saltzman is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Saltzman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nucombe looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Saltzman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nucombe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Saltzman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saltzman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Saltzman is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Nucombe sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Saltzman doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nucombe paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Saltzman - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josie Saltzman!
A very excited looking Josie Saltzman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021

190 cm
23 yrs
189 lbs

166 cm
43 yrs
166 lbs

Walters

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Antonio Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Walters moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Walters tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Nucombe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walters is pressed up against the cage. Nucombe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walters down to the mat. Walters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Nucombe tries to keep at a distance but Walters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Walters can't get the takedown.
Nucombe wants a takedown.
Nucombe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe goes for a takedown attempt but Walters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Walters closes the distance and pushes Nucombe back into the cage.#T1#
Walters goes for a takedown attempt but Nucombe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Nucombe gets a clinch.
Nucombe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walters prevents it.
Walters is pressed up against the cage. Nucombe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walters down to the mat. Walters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Walters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nucombe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucombe has Walters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Walters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nucombe.
Walters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nucombe tries for a takedown but Walters manages to get underhooks.
Nucombe prevents the takedown attempt.
Walters is looking for a takedown.
Walters is pressed up against the cage. Nucombe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walters down to the mat. Walters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nucombe swats away the attempt to clinch by Walters.
Walters tries to clinch there but Nucombe circles away.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Walters and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Nucombe closes the distance and clinches.
Walters has Nucombe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nucombe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Walters is pressed up against the cage. Nucombe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walters down to the mat. Walters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walters moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Walters tries to clinch up.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Nucombe darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.#TD2#
Walters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nucombe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walters to the mat. Walters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Nucombe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nucombe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Walters wants to sweep but no luck.
Nucombe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nucombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe passes into half guard. #T5#
Nucombe is taking a breather. Walters 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.
Walters keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nucombe slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.#T7#
Walters controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nucombe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nucombe wants to pass to mount but Walters is defending the position. #T8#
Nucombe trying to control the pace. #T9#
Nucombe tries to pass to full mount but Walters defends it.
Walters is looking to control Nucombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walters avoid being mounted?#T10#
Nucombe trying to control the pace.
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Walters wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nucombe slows the pace down in half guard.
Walters wants to sweep but Nucombe has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (0) vs (5) Nucombe
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walters is looking to regain half guard here but Nucombe keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Walters seems a little lost for a moment, as Nucombe dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to move to mount but Walters blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The adventures of Nucombe the control monster continue. Boring.#T13#
Nucombe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walters!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Walters (0) vs (7) Nucombe
Nucombe fails to advance to Walters's back.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Nucombe.#T14#
Walters wants to control but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking Neil Nucombe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

187 cm
20 yrs
165 lbs

166 cm
43 yrs
166 lbs

Lee

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucombe defends well and Lee ends up having to push Nucombe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Nucombe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Lee has his hands on Nucombe's head, controlling the position.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nucombe has passed into half guard! #T1#
Nucombe content to control rather than advance.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
Nucombe prevents Lee from improving his position.#T2#
Nucombe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy.
Lee is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Nucombe trying to control the pace.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe 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.
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nucombe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nucombe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nucombe won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T6#
Nucombe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control the position. #SUB#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nucombe 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 Lee.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Nucombe#T7#
A lull in the action here as Nucombe stalls from top position.
Lee is trying to control Nucombe's posture but Nucombe avoids it.
Nucombe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nucombe taking a breather here. #T8#
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nucombe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nucombe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lee!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (7) Nucombe
Lee regains half guard.
Nucombe is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Lee wants to improve his position but Nucombe is controlling well.
Lee trying to control here. #T10#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Nucombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee trying to control but Nucombe postures up.
Lee moves into full guard.
Nucombe preventing the sweep. #T11#
Nucombe looking to pass the guard.
Lee is trying to keep Nucombe in close. #SUB#
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nucombe stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nucombe!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (10) Nucombe
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Nucombe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T12#
Lee is trying to control Nucombe's posture but Nucombe avoids it.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee wants to control but Nucombe postures up.
Nucombe controls the position from side control.#T13#
Nucombe working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Nucombe advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (0) vs (12) Nucombe
Nucombe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T14#
Nucombe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nucombe has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (15) Nucombe
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the position but Nucombe manages to sink in the hooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mike Lee had this to say: 'Bull crap, I will fight you damn refs. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Bohi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bohi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
That kick from Bohi tenderised Nucombe's leg. Nucombe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bohi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohi.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Bohi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bohi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nucombe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nucombe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bohi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nucombe misses with a straight left. #CL#
Bohi rushes Nucombe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bohi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bohi is leaning against Nucombe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bohi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nucombe.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nucombe's coach down at Average Joeï¿½s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nucombe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2##BC#
Bohi breaks the clinch.
Bohi throws a head kick that half lands.
Nucombe throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bohi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Bohi and move into the clinch position.
Bohi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. Bohi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bohi. #T3#
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bohi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bohi slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Bohi's shoulder, as Bohi tries to avoid the shot.
Bohi appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Bohi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bohi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Bohi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Bohi counters by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Bohi blocks with his arms.
Bohi scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohi blocking some punches.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Bohi is blocking nicely. #BC#
Bohi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dakota Bohi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bohi works Nucombe's body with a nice hook.
Bohi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bohi throwing a counter right hand but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Dakota Bohi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bohi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Bohi is looking to counter the offense by Nucombe and move into the clinch.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Bohi is out of range.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Bohi appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bohi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bohi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1##CL#
Nucombe gets tackled into the cage by Bohi. Bohi maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bohi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bohi is looking to clinch but Nucombe is avoiding it.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohi is just out of range.
Bohi blocks a jab.
It looked like Bohi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe stuns Bohi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Bohi clinches. #T2#
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Bohi avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Bohi avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Bohi avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Bohi - that landed with a thud.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bohi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bohi avoids it.#BC#
Bohi manages to break the clinch.
Bohi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nucombe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nucombe jabs at Bohi's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohi misses with a wild combination.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bohi.#T3#
Bohi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bohi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nucombe circles away.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Bohi shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe misses with a body punch
and Bohi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bohi sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Bohi avoids it this time.
Bohi wants to slow Nucombe down by chopping away at his legs.
Dakota Bohi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohi half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Nucombe finds it's way through Bohi's defenses. #T4#
Bohi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bohi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bohi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bohi.
Bohi lands with a good body shot.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Bohi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dakota Bohi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Bohi slips the punch.
Bohi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bohi.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Bohi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bohi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bohi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bohi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bohi.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Bohi shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy right hand. Bohi should have avoided that one. #T1#
Bohi lands a right hook to the body.
Nucombe misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bohi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe blocks a head kick by Bohi.
Bohi looks for the body kick but Nucombe saw that one coming.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bohi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bohi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2##CL#
Bohi clinches.
Nucombe digs a right hand underneath Bohi's ribcage. Bohi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bohi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bohi.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohis head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Bohi on the inside. #BC#
Bohi breaks the clinch.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Nucombe tries to get set, Bohi tries to push him back and clinch up but Nucombe manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bohi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bohi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bohi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dakota Bohi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bohi blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bohi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Dakota Bohi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bohi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Bohi blocks with his arms.
Bohi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bohi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Bohi.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi scores with a hook to the body.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action. #BC#
Bohi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bohi lands a head shot.
Bohi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bohi moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Bohi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Bohi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bohi slips under a jab.
Bohi connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Bohi throws a series of strikes that have Nucombe backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Bohi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bohi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dakota Bohi!
Dakota Bohi took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'THE RUN ISN'T OVER. I WANT THAT BELT. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1##TD#
Nucombe gets caught napping as Swing dives in and scores a takedown. Nucombe manages to retain guard.
Nucombe looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Swing from controlling successfully.
Nucombe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swing 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.
Swing trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Swing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swing wants to get up but he can't break Nucombe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Swing is looking to work some ground and pound but Nucombe has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swing fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Swing scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Swing tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Swing is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nucombe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Swing trying to control the action but Nucombe is working from the bottom. #T2#
Swing wants to stand but Nucombe has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nucombe holds on and takes a little breather.
Nucombe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swing passes Nucombe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Swing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swing trying to control from Nucombe's half guard. Nucombe has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swing trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swing tries for a takedown but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Swing shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Swing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nucombe swats away the attempt to clinch by Swing.
Swing sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Swing avoids it this time.
Swing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Swing shoots in but Nucombe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Swing and move into the clinch position.
Swing is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe clobbers Swing with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swing moves away.
Swing throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.#T1#
Swing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nucombe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swing tries a head kick but it misses.
Swing tries to clinch there but Nucombe circles away.
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe avoids the head kick by Swing.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Swing shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe dips to his left and cracks Swing with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Swing on that attempt.
Swing looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Swing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Swing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nucombe lands with a shot to the body.
Nucombe connects with a single shot there.
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nucombe slaps away a takedown attempt from Swing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Swing and move into the clinch position.
Neil Nucombe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Swing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rick Swing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swing doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rick Swing has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swing in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe pushes Swing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Nucombe scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swing is trying to break free.
Swing is trying to pull guard but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Swing takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swing backwards.
Nice body punch from Nucombe - that landed with a thud.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swing backwards.
Nucombe scores with a knee to the head.
Swing fails to pull guard.
Swing takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Swing blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Swing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Nucombe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swing fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swing tries a head kick but it misses.
Nucombe cracks Swing with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swing walks into a straight right hand from Nucombe.#T1#
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Swing's ribs.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the body.
Nucombe checks a low kick from Swing.
Swing throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Swing shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swing.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Swing shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Swing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe connects with the punch.
Swing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucombe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swing throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Nucombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swing's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe has Swing pressed against the cage, preventing Swing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swing backwards.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucombe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swing takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swing is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nucombe to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Swing takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swing or not.
Nucombe lands a body punch.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Nucombe lands a nice knee to the body.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Swing.
Swing trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nucombe.
Swing blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swing backwards.
Swing goes for a takedown attempt but Nucombe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nucombe is fending him off so far but Swing persists. Nope, Nucombe circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Swing walks into a left hand.
Swing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nucombe circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe with a hook.
Swing closes the distance and clinches up with Nucombe, looking for a takedown. Swing pushes Nucombe against the cage but Nucombe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nucombe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swing takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nucombe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nucombe lands a nice shot that snaps Swing's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nucombe 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Nucombe swings for the body but Durston moves out of range.
Durston avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
It looked like Durston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durston fails with a takedown attempt.
Durston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Durston tries to land a front kick but Nucombe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durston dives in and grabs Nucombe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nucombe pushes down on Durston's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nucombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Durston closes the distance and clinches.
Durston tries to pull guard but Nucombe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Durston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Nucombe. #T1#
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe is working Durston over against the cage.
A short right from Nucombe.
Durston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nucombe is defending well for now.
Durston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nucombe prevents it.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Durston has Nucombe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nucombe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Durston looking to slow down the pace here.
Nucombe lands a body shot. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nucombe.
Durston is breathing heavily.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Durston.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
A short left from Nucombe.
Durston working hard to break the clinch.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Durston is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Durston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. Durston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durston.
Durston sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Durston avoids it this time.#T3#
Nucombe lands a right hook to the body.
Durston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durston misses with a body shot.
Nucombe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nucombe slips a jab and a cross from Durston.
Durston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nucombe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Durston is defended easily by Nucombe.#T4#
Nucombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nucombe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Nucombe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durston tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nucombe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durston sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Durston avoids it this time.
Nucombe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nucombe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durston at a distance.
Kyle Durston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durston misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Nucombe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durston taking a breather.
Durston takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durston tries to pull guard but Nucombe holds him up against the cage and eventually Durston drops back down to his feet.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Durston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nucombe after a bit of a struggle.
Nucombe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durston is defending well for now.
Durston struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Nucombe avoiding damage as Durston throws knees to the body.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe lands a hook that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Durston is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nucombe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body.
Nucombe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Durston's head.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucombe gets through Durston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durston tries to land a knee to the head but Nucombe blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Nucombe pushes Durston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nucombe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nucombe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durston or not.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Durston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Durston's head.
Nucombe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durston or not.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe scores with a knee to the head.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nucombe landing knees to the head.
Nucombe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Durston or not.
A short right from Nucombe.
Durston jumps guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Durston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe lands a hook that snaps the head of Durston backwards.
Nucombe gets through Durston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nucombe throws out a powerful jab.
Nucombe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durston tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Durston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nucombe circles away.#TD#
Durston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nucombe did well to prevent Durston getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe is concentrating on defense, preventing Durston from advancing position.
Durston wants to take a breather but Nucombe is having none of it.
Durston is stalling here. Nucombe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Durston seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nucombe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Durston is trying to control Nucombe's posture but Nucombe avoids it. #SU2#
Nucombe has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Durston shoots in looking for a takedown but Nucombe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Durston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Durston's body.
Neil Nucombe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durston tries to clinch up but Nucombe circles away and keeps his distance.
Durston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nucombe sprawls well. Nucombe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durston gets slowly back to his feet.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Durston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nucombe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durston rather than just go for the knockout.
Durston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nucombe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durston somewhat.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Durston pushes him away.#T3#
Nucombe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durston at a distance.
Nucombe cracks Durston with an open hand slap.
Durston shoots in looking for a takedown. Nucombe tries to sprawl out of it but Durston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nucombe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nucombe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nucombe wants it to stay on the feet.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Durston shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Durston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucombe defends well and Durston ends up having to push Nucombe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Durston goes for a takedown attempt but Nucombe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Durston shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
Durston tries to clinch there but Nucombe circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nucombe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durston on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nucombe 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2021

#R1#
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Pryor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pryor slips under a jab.
Pryor swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Pryor pushes him away.#CL#
Pryor has Nucombe up against the cage in a clinch.
Pryor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pryor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pryor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head.
Pryor throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Pryor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor misses with the head strike.
Nucombe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pryor is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Pryor swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pryor blocks an uppercut.
Pryor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pryor.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Pryor manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Nucombe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pryor cracks Nucombe with a good jab.
Nucombe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Pryor and move into the clinch position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pryor, as that shot connected.
Pryor defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
Pryor staying out of range there.#CL#
Pryor moves into the clinch.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pryor.
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!
Pryor lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Pryor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pryor throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Pryor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pryor throws out the jab. #T2#
Nice shot by Pryor.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pryor misses the target.
Pryor throws a shot to the body.
Nucombe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pryor sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Pryor avoids it this time.
Nucombe defending well as Pryor loads up on a big left hand.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pryor looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Pryor looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucombe is just out of range.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Pryor's shoulder, as Pryor tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe throws a hook but Pryor blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pryor.
Decent striking displayed by Pryor there.
Pryor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Pryor misses.
Pryor sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Pryor avoids it this time.
Nucombe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pryor sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Pryor avoids it this time.#T3#
Pryor looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pryor.
Pryor sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Pryor avoids it this time.
Pryor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pryor jabs at Nucombe's body.
Pryor lands a body shot.
Pryor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pryor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nucombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pryor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nucombe.
Pryor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Pryor pushes him away.
Nucombe slips a jab from Pryor.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Pryor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pryor looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
Pryor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pryor misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Pryor lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.
Richard Pryor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pryor throws a body shot but no joy.
Pryor scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Pryor catches Nucombe right on the button with a cross.
Pryor jabs at Nucombe's body.
Nucombe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pryor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Pryor sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Pryor avoids it this time.
Pryor connects with a right hand. Nucombe shakes it off.
Pryor lands with a nice body punch.
Pryor throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Pryor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pryor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pryor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pryor misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pryor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pryor. Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pryor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pryor.
Pryor misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nucombe blocks the leg kick.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pryor throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Pryor lands with a shot to the body.
Pryor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nucombe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pryor missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Pryor moved out of range.
Pryor catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Pryor.
Richard Pryor is winning the standup battle so far.
Pryor works Nucombe's body with a nice hook.
Nucombe moves out of range of the leg kick from Pryor.#T1#
Pryor doesn't manage to clinch there - Nucombe circles away.
Pryor looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Nucombe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pryor lands a slapping body shot.
Pryor moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pryor is looking to score with low kicks.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Pryor drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage.
Pryor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pryor as the two fighters clinch.
Pryor scores with a shot to the side of Nucombe's head.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pryor.
Pryor misses with the head strike.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pryor's elbow. #T2#
Pryor lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pryor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe with a knee to the head.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pryor.
Richard Pryor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Pryor.
Pryor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
Pryor blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Pryor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nucombe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe moves forwards but Pryor connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Pryor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Pryor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Pryor. #BC#
Pryor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Pryor cracks Nucombe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pryor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nucombe lands a jab to the head.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Pryor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Pryor.
Pryor lands a body shot.
Pryor lands a jab to Nucombe's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Pryor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pryor staying out of range there.
A big right from Pryor misses.
Pryor takes a swing at Nucombe's ribcage but misses.
Pryor throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Pryor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pryor scores with a jab to the body.
Pryor misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pryor misses with a straight right.
Pryor lands a head shot.
Pryor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pryor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nucombe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pryor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pryor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe takes one on the button.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pryor.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pryor throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pryor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nucombe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pryor lands a nice shot that snaps Nucombe's head back.
A nice leg kick from Pryor, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pryor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Pryor swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
Pryor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
Pryor misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Pryor.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Pryor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pryor lands a nice uppercut.
Pryor lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nucombe misses with a knee strike.
Nucombe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pryor lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Pryor.
A short body shot lands from Pryor as the two fighters clinch.
Pryor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pryor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nucombe struggles to land a body shot inside as Pryor controls his hands.
A short right from Pryor on the inside.
Pryor lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Pryor manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Pryor as he connects with a hook.
Nucombe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pryor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pryor's corner calls for a 1-2. Pryor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pryor connects with a leg kick.
Pryor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nucombe at a distance.
Nucombe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Pryor misses the jab.
Nucombe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pryor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pryor lands a nice shot that snaps Nucombe's head back.
Nucombe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Nucombe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nucombe.
Good exchange - Pryor coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pryor.
Pryor lands a nice looking body kick.
Pryor looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Pryor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Pryor with a hook.
Pryor lunges at Nucombe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nucombe's hand. #ROC#Nucombe is rocked!
Pryor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can Pryor finish him?
Pryor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Pryor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pryor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nucombe seems to have recovered his senses.
Nucombe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pryor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pryor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nucombe moves forwards but Pryor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pryor thuds his shin into the meat of Nucombe's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pryor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Pryor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pryor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pryor lands a nice looking body shot.
Pryor throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pryor.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pryor moves away.
Pryor misses the shot to the body.
Pryor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Pryor.
Pryor lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Pryor is out of range.
Pryor is looking to counter punch.
Nucombe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pryor defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
Pryor digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pryor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pryor 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Algiorno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Nucombe lands the left hand.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Algiorno moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Algiorno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Algiorno.
Nucombe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Algiorno misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Algiorno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Algiorno doesn't manage to clinch there - Nucombe circles away. #T1#
Algiorno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nucombe's waist but Nucombe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Algiorno off to one side.
Algiorno sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Algiorno avoids it this time.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
Algiorno moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Algiorno pushes him away.
Nucombe scores with a jab.
Nucombe with a jab.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Algiorno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nucombe works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Algiorno is rocked!
Nucombe walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Algiorno drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nucombe swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Algiorno's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020

160 cm
34 yrs
147 lbs

166 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

Baigan

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Nusrat Baigan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Baigan has managed to clinch.
Baigan stops a takedown attempt from Nucombe.
Baigan tries to score a body lock takedown but Nucombe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baigan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nucombe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nucombe can't get the takedown.
Nusrat Baigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Nucombe.
Nucombe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baigan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Baigan is trying to trip Nucombe. He has hold of a leg but Nucombe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baigan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baigan (2) vs (0) Nucombe
Nucombe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Average Joe’s Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nucombe is trying to keep Baigan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baigan controls the pace.
Nucombe working a defensive guard but Baigan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baigan (5) vs (0) Nucombe#T1#
Nucombe is looking for a sweep.
Baigan tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs.
Nucombe wants to control but Baigan postures up.#T2#
Nucombe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baigan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baigan taking a breather here.
Nucombe stops Baigan from passing to mount. #T3#
Nucombe is trying to escape the position but Baigan is controlling the position.
Baigan tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs.
Nucombe is trying to get back to half guard.
Baigan tries to advance to mount but Nucombe instead regains half guard.
Nucombe trying to control but Baigan postures up. #T4#
Baigan controlling the pace. #T5#
Baigan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Nucombe is looking to control Baigan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nucombe avoid being mounted?
Baigan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nucombe reverses the position - he's now on top in Baigan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (5) vs (2) Nucombe
Baigan is pulling down on Nucombe's head. It's preventing any offense from Nucombe, at least for the moment.
Nucombe 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. #T7#
Nucombe wants to control from the top but Baigan keeps moving.
Baigan pulls Nucombe in close to his closed guard and prevents Nucombe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baigan is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Baigan controlling the position.
Nucombe controlling from the top position.
Baigan has Nucombe pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baigan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nucombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (7) vs (2) Nucombe
Baigan content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Nucombe trying to control the position.
Nucombe controlling the position.#T11#
Baigan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baigan pushes down on Nucombe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baigan trying to pass the guard but Nucombe defending well. #T12#
Nucombe has a hand on Baigan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baigan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Baigan (10) vs (2) Nucombe
Baigan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baigan continues to stall.
Nucombe is in all sorts of trouble here. #T13#
Baigan controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baigan prevents Nucombe from getting the reversal.#T14#
Baigan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baigan avoids the attempt from Nucombe to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baigan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baigan takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Nusrat Baigan is the new lightweight champion!

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020

180 cm
27 yrs
159 lbs

166 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

Fresh

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Thor Fresh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nucombe tries for a takedown but Fresh manages to get underhooks.
Fresh tries for a takedown but Nucombe manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Fresh decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fresh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nucombe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nucombe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fresh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nucombe trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom.
Nucombe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fresh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nucombe has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Fresh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fresh wants to improve his position but Nucombe is controlling well. #SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fresh wants to get back to full guard.
Fresh trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Fresh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fresh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fresh is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Fresh actively working from the bottom here.
Fresh is looking to control Nucombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fresh avoid being mounted?
Fresh is looking for a sweep. Nucombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Nucombe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fresh wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fresh actively working from the bottom here.
Fresh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fresh.
Fresh keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Nucombe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fresh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nucombe has managed to get both his arms back between Fresh's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fresh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nucombe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fresh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nucombe controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Fresh keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Fresh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Fresh has his foot on Nucombe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nucombe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fresh is looking for a triangle but Nucombe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Nucombe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Fresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Nucombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fresh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nucombe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fresh looking for a guillotine here but Nucombe defends easily. #SUB#
Fresh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nucombe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nucombe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7##SUB#
Fresh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nucombe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fresh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fresh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nucombe is aware though and is defending well.
Fresh working a defensive guard but Nucombe passes into half guard.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Fresh is defending well.
Fresh is trying to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
Fresh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nucombe stays in close to Fresh's body and controls the position.
Fresh looking for a sweep. Not yet Fresh, not yet. #T9##SUB#
Fresh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Fresh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Fresh is looking for a triangle here but Nucombe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fresh (0) vs (3) Nucombe
Nucombe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fresh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nucombe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Fresh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fresh is looking to reverse the position.
Nucombe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fresh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nucombe off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fresh (4) vs (3) Nucombe#SUB#
Fresh is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Fresh working for a choke but Nucombe is defending well. #T11##SUB#
Fresh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fresh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nucombe is defending well though. Fresh let's go of the attempt for now.
Fresh avoiding Nucombe 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Nucombe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nucombe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fresh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Fresh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nucombe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T12##SUB#
Fresh working for a choke but Nucombe reverses nicely into Fresh 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fresh (4) vs (5) Nucombe
Fresh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nucombe trying to control but Fresh is working from the bottom.
Fresh has his hands on Nucombe's head, controlling the position. #T13##SUB#
Fresh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fresh working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Fresh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Fresh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nucombe 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 Fresh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fresh (4) vs (8) Nucombe#T14#
Nucombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fresh keeps working.
Fresh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fresh is trying to work for a sweep but Nucombe has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fresh (4) vs (10) Nucombe
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe prevents Fresh from getting the reversal.
Fresh wants to control but Nucombe is having none of it.
Fresh working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020

165 cm
27 yrs
148 lbs

166 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

Agripa

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcos Agripa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Agripa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Agripa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nucombe.
Nucombe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Agripa is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Agripa jumps into guard, dragging Nucombe to the mat.
Agripa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nucombe controls the pace.
Agripa trying to keep a closed guard but Nucombe is proving a slippery customer.
Agripa controlling Nucombe's posture. #T1##SUB#
Agripa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nucombe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Agripa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nucombe passes into half guard.
Agripa is looking for a sweep. Nucombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Agripa actively working from the bottom here.
Nucombe moves into full mount! Agripa won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Agripa (0) vs (3) Nucombe
Nucombe is trying to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Nucombe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Agripa to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Agripa (0) vs (6) Nucombe
Agripa is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Agripa from escaping the position.
Agripa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nucombe. #T3#
Nucombe avoiding Agripa 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Agripa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Agripa is working hard here to advance position.
Agripa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Agripa is in bad spot here.
Nucombe wants to control but Agripa is keeping busy.
Nucombe biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Agripa trying to control but not successfully.
Nucombe doesn't have the hooks in and Agripa manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agripa (2) vs (6) Nucombe
Agripa wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Agripa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Agripa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nucombe's guard.
Well, if Agripa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Agripa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nucombe defends it well.
Nucombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Agripa is stalling in the full guard.
Agripa wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Agripa controlling from the top position.
Agripa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Agripa trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Nucombe pulls Agripa in close to prevent any damage.
Agripa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Agripa postures up.
Agripa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Agripa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nucombe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Agripa has Nucombe in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agripa (2) vs (8) Nucombe#T8#
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Agripa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nucombe stacks Agripa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nucombe!
Score +3 for passing guard: Agripa (2) vs (11) Nucombe#T9#
Nucombe happy to just control the position for now.
Agripa trying his best to control but Nucombe has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Agripa (2) vs (13) Nucombe
We've been informed that Nucombe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe controlling his opponent. #T10#
Agripa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nucombe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Agripa to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Agripa (2) vs (16) Nucombe
Nucombe tries to get the hooks in deep but Agripa pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agripa is trying to break free.
Agripa wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free. #T11#
Nucombe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Agripa trying to control but not successfully.
Nucombe is trying to stick to Agripa's back but Agripa is turning into Nucombe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nucombe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Agripa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Agripa (4) vs (16) Nucombe
Agripa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Agripa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nucombe for as long as he can get away with.
Agripa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Nucombe trying to keep a closed guard but Agripa is proving a slippery customer.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Agripa from controlling successfully.
Agripa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Agripa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Agripa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Agripa trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Agripa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nucombe trying to keep a closed guard but Agripa is proving a slippery customer. #T14#
Agripa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Agripa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Agripa continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 16 to 4.
Neil Nucombe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 32 (155lbs, D2): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020

166 cm
39 yrs
166 lbs

178 cm
37 yrs
165 lbs

Nucombe

Winston

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Winston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nucombe is fending him off so far but Winston persists. Nope, Nucombe circles away and we're back to standing.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winston manages to circle out of the way.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Nucombe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston wants a takedown but no success here.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dallas Winston.#TD#
Nucombe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Winston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nucombe (4) vs (0) Winston
Winston is keeping busy.
Good control from Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Nucombe keeps control of the position easily here as Winston tries to buck him off.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Nucombe struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2#
Winston can't escape the position.
Nucombe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nucombe wants to control but Winston is keeping busy.
Winston tries to escape the position.
Winston keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston is still trying to improve position.
Winston trying to control but not successfully.
Nucombe is looking to control Winston but Winston is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Winston wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free.
Nucombe struggling to keep hold of the position.
Winston tries to escape the position.
Nucombe tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.#T4#
Despite being in a bad position, Winston is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Nucombe trying to control momentarily.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Winston buck him off.
Winston has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Winston tries to escape but Nucombe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nucombe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T5#
Nucombe biding his time, controlling Winston.
Nucombe is hanging on to Winston's back as he tries to escape.
Nucombe tries to get the hooks in deep but Winston pushed the leg off.
Winston tries to break free.
Nucombe controls the position.#T6#
Winston trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Winston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nucombe tries to get the hooks in deep but Winston pushed the leg off. #T7#
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Winston from escaping the position.
Nucombe tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.#T8#
Winston is in bad spot here.
Nucombe tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Winston buck him off.
Winston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nucombe.
Winston tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T9#
Winston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nucombe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
Nucombe wants to control the pace but Winston is squirming around nicely.
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T10#
Nucombe looking to control but Winston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nucombe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Winston is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (7) vs (0) Winston
Winston is keeping busy. #T11#
Winston tries to escape but Nucombe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nucombe tries to keep control of the position but Winston is staying busy.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Winston tries to break free.
Winston looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nucombe. #SUB#
Nucombe is looking for a choke. Winston gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Winston manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (7) vs (2) Winston#T12#
Nucombe is trying to keep Winston in close.
Winston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Winston is looking to pass into half guard but Nucombe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nucombe is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (9) vs (2) Winston
Winston seems keen to control Nucombe's posture.#T13#
Nucombe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nucombe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nucombe won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Winston wants to hit a sweep here but Nucombe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Winston there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (12) vs (2) Winston
Winston gets back to half guard.#T14#
Nucombe trying to control from Winston's half guard. Winston has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Winston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nucombe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston controlling Nucombe's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dallas Winston had this to say: 'Fuck it'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nucombe is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Nucombe circles away and we're back to standing.
Nucombe checks the leg kick.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nucombe's head.
Kutvonen misses with a head kick.
Nucombe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kutvonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nucombe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kutvonen looks to land a body kick but Nucombe moved away.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kutvonen's hands.
Nucombe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutvonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nucombe, which made it look bad.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.#T2#
Kutvonen motions for Nucombe to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kutvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kutvonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kutvonen in side control, throwing shots but Nucombe defends.
Nucombe defending against the ground and pound.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but Nucombe is defending the strikes.
Nucombe tries to bench press Kutvonen off him but Kutvonen keeps the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Nucombe slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Nucombe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nucombe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nucombe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kutvonen lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but Nucombe is defending the strikes.
Kutvonen wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nucombe wants to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Nucombe is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kutvonen wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nucombe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nucombe counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Kutvonen.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen just leaning against Nucombe, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kutvonen is looking to chop away at Nucombe's legs.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick which misses Nucombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nucombe tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen thumps Nucombe with a low kick.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen tries to land a leg kick but Nucombe saw it coming and moves away.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
A lazy left from Nucombe finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Nucombe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Kutvonen breaks away and moves out of range.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kutvonen tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Kutvonen manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Kutvonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kutvonen throws a strike but Nucombe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nucombe looking to control.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nucombe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen postures up.
Nucombe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Nucombe blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen misses with a body kick.
Nucombe throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.#T3#
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Kutvonen throws a wild body kick that Nucombe sees coming a mile off.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nucombe checks a leg kick.
As Kutvonen tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Kutvonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Nucombe scores with a nice right hand.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Nucombe avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nucombe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Kutvonen catches Nucombe right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kutvonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucombe checks it well.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen is looking for the big counter here.
Nucombe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nucombe throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kutvonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe blocks a leg kick.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Nucombe checks it.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe avoids a kick to the body.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a three punch combo!
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.#T1#
Kutvonen thumps Nucombe with a low kick.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Kutvonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nucombe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutvonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kutvonen throws a low kick but Nucombe avoids it.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Nucombe checks a leg kick nicely.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nucombe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen throws a chopping leg kick but Nucombe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T3#
Kutvonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nucombe is out of range.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Nucombe moves out of range easily.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe blocks a leg kick.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nucombe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutvonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a nice head shot.
Kutvonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Nucombe checks a leg kick.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutvonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 20, 2020

183 cm
19 yrs
157 lbs

166 cm
38 yrs
166 lbs

Alvarez

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nucombe as he jumps to the side.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Nucombe moves into the clinch successfully.
Nucombe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nucombe tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nucombe is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Nucombe has clasped his hands together around Alvarez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Nucombe
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nucombe is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nucombe takes a little break here. Alvarez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alvarez prevents Nucombe from moving into mount.
Nucombe is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Alvarez trying to remain calm as Nucombe controls from the top position.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nucombe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Nucombe sits in half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nucombe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nucombe's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Nucombe
Alvarez is hanging on to Nucombe's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Alvarez.#SUB#
Alvarez is persistently looking for the submission but Nucombe is defending it well.
Alvarez biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4##T5##SUB#
Nucombe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Alvarez is not going to allow Nucombe to sit and survive in this position.
Alvarez trying to control momentarily. #T7#
Nucombe wants to escape the position.
Nucombe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez is thwarting Nucombe's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Alvarez is taking a breather. Nucombe 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well. #T9#
Nucombe tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Nucombe is defending the position.
Nucombe is doing well to control the position and prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
Nucombe is looking to improve his position. #T10#
Alvarez is controlling the pace.
Nucombe tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T11#
Nucombe is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (7) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nucombe tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Alvarez is trying to control here but Nucombe has managed to regain half guard.
Nucombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nucombe for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Nucombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez continues to stall.#T14#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Tyler Alvarez is the new lightweight champion!
Tyler Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020

166 cm
38 yrs
166 lbs

181 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

Nucombe

Volkenhause

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Volkenhause is looking to clinch but Nucombe is avoiding it.
Volkenhause tries to clinch up.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Volkenhause and move into the clinch.
Volkenhause tries to clinch up but Nucombe circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkenhause moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkenhause will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkenhause tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nucombe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkenhause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkenhause.
Volkenhause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkenhause manages to circle out of the way.
Sammy Volkenhause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkenhause tries to close the distance and clinch but Nucombe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkenhause manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Volkenhause drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage.
Volkenhause is working for takedown but Nucombe is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Nucombe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nucombe (4) vs (0) Volkenhause
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Nucombe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Volkenhause wants to control but Nucombe postures up.
Nucombe tries to advance to mount but Volkenhause denies him.
Nucombe controls the position.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Volkenhause tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nucombe easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nucombe (6) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Volkenhause stops Nucombe from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
Nucombe fails to advance to Volkenhause's back.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
Volkenhause is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause gets back to half guard.
Nucombe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nucombe pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Volkenhause is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkenhause gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Volkenhause working for submissions but it's allowed Nucombe to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe not doing much here.
Volkenhause trying to control here.
Well, if Nucombe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T5#
Volkenhause is trying to maintain the position but Nucombe is very close to passing his half guard.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but Volkenhause defending well.
Volkenhause wants to control the action here but instead Nucombe manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (9) vs (0) Volkenhause
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause tries to reverse the position but Nucombe maintains control.#T6#
Volkenhause has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (12) vs (0) Volkenhause
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Volkenhause buck him off.
Nucombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkenhause on the ground.
I really don't envy Volkenhause right now.
Nucombe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nucombe is trying to stick to Volkenhause's back but Volkenhause is turning into Nucombe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nucombe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Volkenhause.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (12) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nucombe pulls Volkenhause in close to prevent any damage. #T7##SUB2#
Volkenhause drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nucombe dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (14) vs (2) Volkenhause#SUB2#
Volkenhause has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nucombe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Volkenhause working a defensive guard but Nucombe passes into half guard. #T8#
Volkenhause won't allow Nucombe to pass to mount.
Volkenhause is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nucombe jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (17) vs (2) Volkenhause
Nucombe slows the pace down.
Nucombe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Volkenhause gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nucombe prevents Volkenhause from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkenhause wants to control but Nucombe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position.
Volkenhause gets full guard.
Nucombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkenhause swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkenhause trying to keep a closed guard but Nucombe is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkenhause is trying to control the position but Nucombe postures up.
Nucombe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (20) vs (2) Volkenhause#T10#
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Nucombe advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nucombe (22) vs (2) Volkenhause
Nucombe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Volkenhause bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (22) vs (4) Volkenhause
Volkenhause trying to move into half guard but instead Nucombe has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (24) vs (4) Volkenhause
Nucombe content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Volkenhause working a defensive guard here.
Volkenhause can't keep his opponent in guard - Nucombe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nucombe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkenhause gets back to full guard.
Nucombe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volkenhause looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkenhause, not yet. #T12#
Volkenhause controls Nucombe momentarily but Nucombe frees himself. #SUB2#
Volkenhause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nucombe escapes and throws Volkenhause's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (27) vs (4) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Nucombe controls from the top position.
Nucombe continues to stall.
Volkenhause manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back.
Nucombe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13##SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nucombe pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nucombe in particular looking to stall.
Volkenhause is looking to get back to full guard here but Nucombe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (30) vs (4) Volkenhause
Nucombe staying calm.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Nucombe just content to control the position.
Volkenhause is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe controls the position.
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
Volkenhause tries to bench press Nucombe off him but Nucombe keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe takes the fight on points by 30 to 4.
Neil Nucombe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020

175 cm
19 yrs
160 lbs

166 cm
38 yrs
166 lbs

Rowlands

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Buddy Rowlands! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rowlands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nucombe swivels and escapes.
Rowlands has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Nucombe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rowlands drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nucombe pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Rowlands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nucombe rushes Rowlands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nucombe stops a takedown attempt from Rowlands. #TD2#
Nucombe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nucombe manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rowlands (0) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe controls the position from side control.
Nucombe trying to control the position but Rowlands is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands is looking to reverse the position.
Rowlands is being controlled here. #T1#
Rowlands wants to control but Nucombe postures up.
Rowlands is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowlands is trying to escape the position but Nucombe is controlling the position.
Rowlands tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowlands struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rowlands is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Nucombe stalls from top position.
Rowlands is trying to get back to half guard.
Rowlands is trying to control Nucombe's posture but Nucombe avoids it. #T3#
Rowlands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nucombe's best efforts.
Nucombe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rowlands tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Rowlands trying to control here.
Nucombe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Rowlands tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nucombe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (0) vs (7) Nucombe
Rowlands is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Rowlands is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Nucombe wants to take Rowlands's back but he can't do it this time.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rowlands is working to get back to half guard.
Rowlands tries to hold on but Nucombe postures up.
Rowlands can't escape the position. #T6#
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
Nucombe wants to control the pace but Rowlands is squirming around nicely.
Rowlands is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Rowlands wants to hold on but Nucombe pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowlands is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Rowlands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nucombe controlling from mount.
Rowlands keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nucombe controlling from mount.
Nucombe looking to control but Rowlands is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Nucombe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rowlands is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nucombe looking to control but Rowlands is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rowlands is trying to escape the mount. #T9#
Nucombe trying to control but Rowlands is having none of it.
Rowlands tries to improve his position but instead Nucombe has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rowlands (0) vs (10) Nucombe
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Rowlands right now.
Nucombe has good solid back control here.
Rowlands tries to escape but Nucombe has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Rowlands looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Nucombe looking for the choke but no joy.
Rowlands is in bad spot here.
Nucombe doesn't have the hooks in and Rowlands manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (2) vs (10) Nucombe#T11#
Rowlands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Rowlands looking to sit in guard and control but Nucombe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rowlands (2) vs (12) Nucombe
Nucombe looking to pass the guard.
Nucombe won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here.
Rowlands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rowlands on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowlands tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Rowlands is looking for a triangle here but Nucombe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (2) vs (15) Nucombe
Rowlands is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Nucombe wants to control but Rowlands is keeping him busy.
Rowlands is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nucombe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Rowlands (2) vs (17) Nucombe
Rowlands can't escape the position.
Rowlands is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rowlands is working to get back to half guard. #T13#
Nucombe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rowlands (2) vs (20) Nucombe
Rowlands trying to control the hands but Nucombe breaks the grip.
Nucombe is hanging on to Rowlands's back as he tries to escape.
Rowlands wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free.
Rowlands tries to break free.
Rowlands trying to control the position but Nucombe manages to sink in the hooks.
Nucombe has good solid back control here.
Rowlands can't escape the position. #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nucombe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rowlands rolls, trying to escape but Nucombe keeps control of the position.
Nucombe biding his time, controlling Rowlands.
Rowlands prevents Nucombe from getting a body triangle.
Nucombe avoiding Rowlands 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowlands tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020

166 cm
38 yrs
166 lbs

178 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

Nucombe

Snapper

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bingo Snapper!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nucombe enables Snapper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nucombe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nucombe (0) vs (2) Snapper
Snapper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Snapper trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Nucombe pulls Snapper in to control the position.
Snapper is looking to advance position but Nucombe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nucombe (4) vs (2) Snapper
Nucombe controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapper tries to lock up and control but Nucombe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Snapper is working to get back to half guard.
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
Nucombe content just to control the position here.
Snapper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nucombe is looking to advance position but Snapper won't allow it.
Nucombe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Nucombe is pressing down on Snapper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snapper is holding on for now.
Nucombe trying to control the pace.
Nucombe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Further stalling from Nucombe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snapper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nucombe pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Nucombe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Snapper wants to get back to full guard.
Nucombe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snapper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Nucombe controlling the action here.
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snapper tries to roll over but Nucombe keeps him under control.#T7#
Nucombe wants to pass to mount but Snapper is defending the position.
Nucombe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snapper is trying to get back to full guard.
Snapper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nucombe controlling the action here.#T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nucombe.
Nucombe passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (7) vs (2) Snapper
Snapper tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Nucombe advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nucombe (9) vs (2) Snapper
Nucombe controlling his opponent.
Snapper is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Nucombe looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Nucombe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Snapper to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Nucombe (12) vs (2) Snapper
Snapper wants to escape the position. #T11#
Nucombe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Snapper from escaping the position.
Nucombe just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T12#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Nucombe is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Snapper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Snapper right now. #T13##T14#
Nucombe avoiding Snapper 's attempts to control his hands.
Nucombe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nucombe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spano is looking to clinch.
Nucombe defending well as Spano loads up on a big left hand.
Bob Spano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe punishes Spano's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Spano drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spanos head.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spano's elbow.
Spano blocking some punches.
Spano misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Nucombe.
Spano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Spano.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spano backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spano tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Spano back against the cage.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Spano working aggressively here.
Nucombe lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#Spano is rocked!
Nucombe working the clinch nicely. Spano is working for position but Nucombe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Spano crumples up against the cage and Nucombe lands two more shots before the ref can save Spano! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Neil Nucombe!
Our winner, Neil Nucombe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020

179 cm
21 yrs
167 lbs

166 cm
37 yrs
166 lbs

Ji Woo

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Neil Nucombe!

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nucombe sprawls well. Nucombe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ji Woo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ji Woo fails to land the takedown.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Nucombe clinches with his opponent.
Nucombe stops a takedown attempt from Ji Woo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nucombe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (4) Nucombe
Ji Woo wants to control but Nucombe postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo tries to bench press Nucombe off him but Nucombe keeps the position.
The referee asks Nucombe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nucombe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ji Woo tries to bench press Nucombe off him but Nucombe keeps the position.
Ji Woo is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe happy to just control the position for now.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nucombe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ji Woo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ji Woo.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ji Woo, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ji Woo is looking for a triangle but Nucombe pushes his legs off easily.

Ji Woo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nucombe 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 Ji Woo.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (7) Nucombe
Nucombe is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Nucombe stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Nucombe tries to move to full mount but Ji Woo actually manages to regain half guard.
Ji Woo is staying active underneath Nucombe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ji Woo is trying to control but can't.
Nucombe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ji Woo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nucombe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ji Woo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ji Woo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nucombe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nucombe sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ji Woo wants to hit a sweep here but Nucombe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ji Woo there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (0) vs (10) Nucombe
Nucombe prevents Ji Woo from getting the reversal.
Nucombe content just to control the position here.
Ji Woo prevents Nucombe from taking his back.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is still trying to improve position.
Ji Woo is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Nucombe controlling the pace for now.
Nucombe looking to control but Ji Woo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo regains half guard.
Nucombe is looking to pass Ji Woo's guard but actually Ji Woo recovers to full guard.
Nucombe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe advances to half guard.
Ji Woo is looking to control Nucombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ji Woo avoid being mounted?
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position.
Ji Woo is staying active underneath Nucombe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is holding on to half guard well.
Nucombe trying to control from half guard but Ji Woo is working away.
Ji Woo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ji Woo trying to control here.
Ji Woo tries to get to full guard but Nucombe has control of the leg.
Nucombe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nucombe wants to free his trapped foot but Ji Woo is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nucombe is working away from the top position though.
Nucombe slows the pace down in half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Ji Woo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nucombe. Oh but Ji Woo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nucombe goes limp - he's gone! Ji Woo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Neil Nucombe (ranked 2256 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedidiah Young (ranked 22295 p4p, 546 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Neil Nucombe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Neil Nucombe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

166 cm
37 yrs
166 lbs

173 cm
27 yrs
153 lbs

Nucombe

Young

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Neil Nucombe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jedidiah Young!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Young has taken the fight to the clinch.

Young jumps into guard, dragging Nucombe to the mat.
Young controlling Nucombe's posture.
Young keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Young has Nucombe pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young pulls Nucombe in close to his closed guard and prevents Nucombe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young pulls Nucombe in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Nucombe being controlled here momentarily.
Young keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe won't allow Young to sweep him here.
Nucombe wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment.
Young managing to control the position.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young is trying to control the position but Nucombe postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nucombe won't allow Young to sweep him here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.
Young is adopting a defensive guard.

Young looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nucombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young has control of Nucombe's left arm, preventing Nucombe from doing any damage.
Nucombe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Young is pulling down on Nucombe's head to control his posture.
Young is continuing to stall.
Nucombe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Young keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Young looking for a guillotine here but Nucombe defends easily.
Nucombe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Nucombe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Young has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nucombe has managed to get both his arms back between Young's legs - danger averted.
Nucombe looking to pass the guard.
Young pulls Nucombe in close to his closed guard and prevents Nucombe from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young pulls Nucombe in close to prevent any damage.
Young wants to sweep here but Nucombe controlling him for the moment.
Young keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
Young is looking to sweep but instead, Nucombe has passed into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Nucombe trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Young is staying active underneath Nucombe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Young is looking for a sweep. Nucombe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nucombe controlling the action here.
Nucombe moves into full mount! Young won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (3) vs (0) Young

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Young can't escape the position.
Young keeps trying to improve his position.
Nucombe looking to control but Young is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Young is wriggling around trying to escape.
Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Young regains half guard.
Young wants to control the action here but instead Nucombe manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nucombe (6) vs (0) Young

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe tries to control but Young wriggling away.
Young tries to hold on but Nucombe postures up.
Young is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucombe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Young tries to hold on but Nucombe pushes him away.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Young is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nucombe controlling the position easily from mount.
Nucombe continues to stall.
Young is desperately trying to improve his position but Nucombe has a good base and remains in mount.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe wants to take Young's back but he can't do it this time.
Nucombe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Young is looking to escape.
Young tries to reverse the position but Nucombe maintains control.
Young wants to control but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe fails to take his opponent's back.
Young tries to lock up and control but Nucombe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Young wants to hold on but Nucombe pushes him away.
Young bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nucombe (6) vs (2) Young
Young controlling from the top position.
Nucombe pulls Young in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body kick from Da Silva.
Nucombe lands a jab to the nose.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Nucombe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nucombe gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Nucombe improves position.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Silvas head.
Nucombe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rodrygo Da Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe. #T2#
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nucombe prevents it.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Da Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Nucombe cracks Da Silva with a nice body shot.
Nucombe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Da Silva is looking to control Nucombe's arms but Nucombe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Da Silva has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nucombe.
A short left from Nucombe. #T3#
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva looks winded!
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Da Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Nucombe won't allow it.
Da Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe prevents the takedown attempt.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Nucombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe connects with a knee to the head.
Nucombe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Da Silva is rocked!
Nucombe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nucombe connects with a knee to the head.
Da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucombe finish him?
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nucombe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Da Silva's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Da Silva drops to his knees and Nucombe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020

#R1#
Ditti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ditti doesn't manage to clinch there - Nucombe circles away.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ditti misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ditti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ditti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body.
Nucombe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ditti or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe.
Ditti is trying to stall.
Ditti looking to throw knees to the head but Nucombe is blocking nicely. #T1#
Nucombe gets through Ditti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nucombe.
Ditti is breathing heavily.
Nucombe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Ditti's head.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ditti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe has Ditti pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ditti is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nucombe - that's hurt Ditti badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ditti is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ditti doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Neil Nucombe!
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Bush counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the body.
Bush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe swings for the body but Bush moves out of range.
Bush flicks out a counter leg kick but Nucombe steps away.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bush was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Bush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Bush throws out a counter right but Nucombe avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nucombe.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
A nice side step and Bush releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nucombe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bush counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nucombe's knee momentarily.
Nucombe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe is looking to wear down Bush with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Nucombe lands with a straight right. Bush didn't see that one coming.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bush.
Nice shot by Nucombe.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Nucombe misses
and Bush counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bush feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nucombe misses
and Bush makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Bush only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nucombe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bush's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nucombe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bush at a distance.
Nucombe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bush under the eye.
Nucombe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bush on the side of the head.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush staying out of range there.
Nucombe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bush can do to turn this around?
Nucombe throws a jab when Bush was well out of range.#T1#
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the body.
Bush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bush blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bush! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Bush does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
Neil Nucombe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucombe scores with a nice head shot.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bush to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Nucombe.
Nucombe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Bush counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nucombe misses with a jab to the body
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nucombe connects with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Bush has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bush on the side of the head.
Nucombe lands an overhand right.#T4#
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Nucombe takes one to the chin there.
Nucombe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush drops his hands momentarily and Nucombe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#
Bush is rocked!
Nucombe pounces like a tiger and cracks Bush with a vicious hook! Bush is down but not out! Nucombe follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Neil Nucombe!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Steve vs Jones
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Bing Bang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bing Bang scores with a decent looking hook.
Bing Bang scoring well with a low kick there.
Nucombe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bing Bang tries to score with a low kick but Nucombe moves his leg out of the way.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Bing Bang and move into the clinch.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Bing Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bing Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bing Bang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe moves forwards but Bing Bang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nucombe takes a swing at Bing Bang's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Bing Bang. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bing Bang. #CL2#
Bing Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to land knees in the clinch but Nucombe avoids the damage to the body.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Nucombe blocks with his arms.
Nucombe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bing Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nucombe blocks it with crossed arms.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Bing Bang controls the action.
Bing Bang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bing Bang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Bing Bang.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Bing Bang avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
A short left from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe.
Bing Bang working aggressively here. #T3#
Nucombe misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Bing Bang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bing Bang digs a right hand into Nucombe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nucombe's gas tank.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bing Bang lands a nice knee to the body.
Bing Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Nucombe.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
Bing Bang is trying to force a seperation but Nucombe has the dominant position.
Bing Bang with a knee to the head.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Bing Bang blocks with his arms.
Bing Bang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bing Bang presses Nucombe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Bing Bang back against the cage.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nucombe avoids it.
Bing Bang connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Bing Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bing Bang digs a right hand underneath Nucombe's ribcage. Nucombe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bing Bang is leaning against Nucombe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bing Bang lands with a right to the head.
Bing Bang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bing Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bing Bang.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Bing Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bing Bang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bing Bang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bing Bang scores a nice knee to the body.
Nucombe is breathing heavily.
A short right from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang lands a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bing Bang.
A right hand to the body from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chang Bing Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Nucombe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bing Bang scores with a nice body kick.
Nucombe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bing Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nucombe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Bing Bang counters with an outside leg kick.
Bing Bang is looking to clinch.
As Bing Bang tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Bing Bang manages to avoid the attempt.
Ching Chang Bing Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nucombe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bing Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Bang catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Nucombe takes one on the button.
Bing Bang throws out a powerful jab.
Nucombe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bing Bang.
Nucombe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Bing Bang and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bing Bang.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bing Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Bing Bang tries to clinch there but Nucombe circles away.
Bing Bang is looking to clinch.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bing Bang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bing Bang throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Bing Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe defending well as Bing Bang loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Bing Bang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bing Bang wants to counter the offense by Nucombe and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bing Bang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucombe cracks Bing Bang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nucombe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bing Bang throws a leg kick that misses.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bing Bang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nucombe to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bing Bang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bing Bang in his tracks.
Bing Bang digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.
Bing Bang ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Bing Bang lands with a shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Bing Bang has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nucombe slips a jab from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bing Bang. #T4##CL2#
Bing Bang clinches.
Nucombe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Bing Bang is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Nucombe blocks with his arms.
Bing Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bing Bang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Bing Bang lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Bing Bang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nucombe missing with knees to the body.
Bing Bang is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bing Bangs head.
Bing Bang misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ching Chang Bing Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bing Bang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bing Bang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nucombe's calf.#CL2#
Bing Bang drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Bing Bang blocks with his arms.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Bing Bang looking to throw knees to the head but Nucombe is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bing Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bing Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Bing Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ching Chang Bing Bang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe misses with a body punch.
Bing Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nucombe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nucombe obliges.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Nucombe.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bing Bang avoids it.
Bing Bang missing with knees to the body.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.
Bing Bang blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Bing Bang blocking some punches.
Bing Bang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bing Bang tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Bing Bang misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bing Bang.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Bing Bang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bing Bang's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe takes a shot to the head.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bing Bang cracks Nucombe with a nice body shot.
Bing Bang avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Bing Bang crunches a lovely knee into Nucombe's ribcage.
Bing Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bing Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Bing Bang is blocking nicely.
Bing Bang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bing Bang.
A short body shot lands from Bing Bang as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Bing Bang tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bing Bang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Bing Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bing Bang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nucombe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nucombe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bing Bang misses with the head strike.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang crunches a lovely knee into Nucombe's ribcage.
Bing Bang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bing Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bing Bang.
A short uppercut from Bing Bang.
Bing Bang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Bing Bang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bing Bang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bing Bang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bing Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Bing Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nucombe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bing Bang's face. #CUT#
It looks like Ching Chang Bing Bang has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bing Bang.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bing Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bing Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bing Bang lands with a light punch inside.
Bing Bang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bing Bang lands a right hand.
Bing Bang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bing Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bing Bang backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ching Chang Bing Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bing Bang 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chang Bing Bang!
Ching Chang Bing Bang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Amana misses with a looping right.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amana.
Amana misses with a straight left.
Amana scores with a nice right hand.
Amana loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.
Amana jabs Nucombe right on the nose. Nucombe blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Amana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Amana misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Amana lands a jab to Nucombe's midsection.
Amana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Amana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Amana staying out of range there.
Amana misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Nucombe swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
Amana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Amana blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Amana.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Amana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana lands with a shot to the body.
Amana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
Amana scores with a decent looking hook.
Amana throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Amana misses with a straight left.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Amana looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Amana pushes him away.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Amana looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amana throws out the jab.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that round.
That's time! Amana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Amana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Nucombe.
Nucombe connects with a body shot.
Nucombe swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Amana.
Amana misses with an uppercut. Nucombe saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Nucombe.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Amana's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Amana misses with a body shot.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Amana saw that one coming.
Amana throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nucombe as Amana tries to tie him up.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amana's elbow.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nucombe landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Nucombe.
Amana is trying to stall.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Nucombe working Amana over with knees to the body.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nucombe digs a right hand underneath Amana's ribcage. Amana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nucombe. #T3#
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Amana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Amana's body.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe lands an overhand right.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Amana.
Lalama Amana is winning the standup battle so far.
Amana gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Nucombe.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Amana walks into a stiff left hand from Nucombe.
and Nucombe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Amana! He's just covering up as Nucombe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
A victorious Neil Nucombe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Piano vs Butabi
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Nucombe avoids them all with ease.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rojas momentarily.
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
Rojas throws a push kick but Nucombe slaps the foot to one side.
Nucombe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a big shot that misses.
As Rojas tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
Rojas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rojas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nucombe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rojas - the referee stops the clock and Nucombe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rojas. Nucombe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nucombe at a distance.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the body
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rojas throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe misses with a knee strike.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rojas.
Rojas lands a body punch.
Rojas lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas looks to land a combination. Nucombe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#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!
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rojas catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Rojas lands a nice hook to Nucombe's body. Nucombe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Rojas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Nucombe down.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nucombe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucombe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rojas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucombe checks it well.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe jabs Rojas right on the nose. Rojas blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Rojas defending well as Nucombe loads up on a big left hand.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Nucombe moved away.
Nucombe checks the leg kick.
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Rojas.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nucombe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nucombe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rojas tries to move into range but Nucombe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas 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#
Nucombe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rojas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Rojas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Rojas counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojas.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Rojas tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Nucombe's head back.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nucombe checks a leg kick.
Rojas throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Rojas cracks Nucombe with an open hand slap.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.#T2#
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Rojas throws out a counter right but Nucombe avoids it with no problem.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matheo Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rojas lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one.
Rojas catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rojas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Nice shot by Nucombe.
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas tries a low kick but Nucombe avoids it.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe throws a jab when Rojas was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas staying out of range there.
Rojas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Nucombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nucombe tries to avoid it.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Rojas with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rojas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas cracks the inside of Nucombe's front leg.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas. #T1#
Nucombe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Rojas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Rojas.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Rojas throws out a powerful jab.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Rojas.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rojas swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Rojas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nucombe walks into a jab.
Rojas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rojas feints and then cracks Nucombe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nucombe down.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nucombes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Rojas and move into the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Rojas throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas throws a wild body kick that Nucombe sees coming a mile off.
Rojas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Rojas connects with a body shot.
Nice shot by Rojas.
Rojas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rojas. Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Rojas finds it's target.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nucombe on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Rojas finds it's way through Nucombe's defenses.
Nucombe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nucombe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rojass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nucombe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rojas connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Nucombe avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheo Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rojas 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheo Rojas!
Matheo Rojas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arma
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Nucombe swings for the body but Sainty moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nucombe moves out of range of the body kick.
Sainty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Sainty moved out of range.
Sainty looks for the body kick but Nucombe saw that one coming.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Sainty and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainty was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nucombe moves out of range of the leg kick from Sainty.#CL#
Sainty moves into range and clinches up with Nucombe.
Sainty can't find room to land a body shot as Nucombe controls the action.
Nucombe missing with knees to the body.
Sainty tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nucombe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sainty is defending well for now.
Nucombe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sainty is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe. #TD#
Sainty drags the fight down to the ground.
Nucombe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Sainty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nucombe escapes and throws Sainty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nucombe wants to stand but Sainty has his arm trapped.
Sainty is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sainty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nucombe won't allow Sainty to pass to mount.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.
Sainty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Sainty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nucombe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nucombe trying to hold on to Sainty's head to control him but Sainty postures up.
Nucombe wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Sainty will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sainty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Sainty tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Sainty ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sainty throws a low kick, looking for Nucombe's leg but Nucombe calmly moves out of range.
Sainty takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe jabs at Sainty's body.
Nucombe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sainty rather than just go for the knockout.
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sainty.#T1#
Sainty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sainty sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Nucombe as Sainty shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sainty or perhaps it was just good defense by Nucombe, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Sainty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nucombe just manages to avoid it.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Sainty.
Sainty goes for a double leg but Nucombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucombe continues to drive forward.
Sainty sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.#TD#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sainty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sainty tries to pass to full mount but Nucombe defends it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sainty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nucombe for as long as he can get away with.
Nucombe won't allow Sainty to pass to mount.
Sainty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Sainty seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe throws a hook but Sainty blocks it.
Sainty moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nucombe throws out a powerful jab.
Sainty just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe slaps away a takedown attempt from Sainty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sainty tries to land a leg kick but Nucombe saw it coming and moves away.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Sainty decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nucombe's guard.
Nucombe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sainty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniel Sainty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sainty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sainty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sainty looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
Sainty catches Nucombe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nucombe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sainty is just out of range.
Sainty quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sainty shoots for a takedown but Nucombe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sainty sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Sainty avoids it this time.
Sainty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nucombe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Sainty.
Sainty scores with a jab.#T3#
Sainty throws a leg kick but Nucombe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Sainty moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Sainty counters with a shoot takedown. Nucombe fights it but they end up in guard.
Nucombe is controlling Sainty's posture.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
Sainty showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Nucombe pulls Sainty in close to prevent any damage.
Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sainty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sainty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty is staying tight to Nucombe's torso, preventing him from escaping.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Sainty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sainty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Sainty!
After the big win, Daniel Sainty made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: EMP Bush vs Yoshida
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Amana scores with a jab to the head.
Amana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Amana throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amana scores with a punch to the head.
Amana just misses with a punch to the body.
Amana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Amana with a hook.
Amana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amana has time to react.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nucombe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Amana lands a jab to Nucombe's midsection.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Amana.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
Amana misses with a straight right.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amana.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Amana counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe moves out of range as Amana strikes.#T2#
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe wants to counter with a clinch but Amana pushes him away.
Nucombe moves out of range as Amana strikes.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Amana moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Amana misses its intended target.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
A slow jab from Amana misses its intended target.
Amana throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Amana swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range. #T3#
Amana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Amana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Amana.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amana sets himself, and Nucombe steps forward looking for the clinch! Amana avoids it this time.
A jab from Amana does it's job there.
Amana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nucombe avoids the body shot from Amana.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Amana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Amana shakes him off and moves away.
Amana misses the jab.#T4#
Amana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Amana and move into the clinch position.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Amana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amana slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amana throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
A counter left hand to the body from Amana misses its target.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amana misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Amana scores with a jab.
Amana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amana misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Amana tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
Amana trying to stall but Nucombe improves his position.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Amana avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks. #T1#
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Amana.
Amana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Amana looking to slow down the pace here.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
Nucombe letting Amana take a breather here.
Amana is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Amana wants to break free but Nucombe has control.
Nucombe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Nucombe.
A short left from Nucombe.
Amana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Amana can't find room to land a body shot as Nucombe controls the action.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Amana can't break the clinch.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana. #BC#
Amana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amana connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Amana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Amana.
Amana moves away from the strike by Nucombe.
Amana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Amana swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Amana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Amana misses the target.
Nucombe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amana.
Amana ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Amana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nucombe lunges at Amana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amana's hand.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
Amana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Nucombe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nucombe connects with a body shot.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amana in his tracks.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amana.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amana manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Amana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amana.
Decent striking displayed by Amana there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Amana is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amana, as that shot connected.
A jab from Amana misses.
Nucombe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amana.#T1#
Amana misses with a hook #CL2#
and Nucombe moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Amana controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
A short right from Nucombe.
Nucombe keeps control of Amana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amana tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe.
Nucombe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nucombe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe pushes Amana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amana tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Amana.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amana backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Amana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Amana working hard to break the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Amana can't break the clinch.
Amana is trying to push Nucombe away but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe has Amana pressed against the cage, preventing Amana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Amana.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe crunches a lovely knee into Amana's ribcage.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body.
Nucombe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Amana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nucombe lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside. #ROC2#
Amana is rocked!
A short left from Nucombe.
Oh Amana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Amana trying to control the position but instead, Nucombe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amana into the cage.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amana wants to stall.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amanas head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nucombe 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: IFC86: Mma v Warring
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Yaj lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yaj lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Yaj breaks away and moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Yaj wants to counter the offense by Nucombe and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yaj manages to circle out of the way.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yaj.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Yaj.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yaj.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucombe moves out of range as Yaj strikes.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yaj.#T2#
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Yaj breaks away and moves out of range.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Yaj has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yaj manages to circle out of the way.
Yaj misses with a body shot.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nucombe is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nucombe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yaj's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Yaj cracks Nucombe with a good jab.
Nucombe punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
As Yaj tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Yaj manages to avoid the attempt.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Nucombe slips a jab from Yaj.
Yaj takes a swing at Nucombe's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yaj is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nucombe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a right hand to the body.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Nucombe counters by clinching up.
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!
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Yaj.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CM Yaj 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#
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yaj throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Yaj misses with a few strikes there.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yaj manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe slips a jab from Yaj.
CM Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nucombe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj scores with a jab to the head.
Yaj throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yaj.
CM Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Nucombe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yaj.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
Yaj is trying to stall.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Nucombe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yaj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Yaj blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards. #T3#
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Nucombe.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Neil Nucombe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe. #T4#
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj wants to stall.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj blocking some punches.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yaj avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Neil Nucombe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nucombe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nucombe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nucombe defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.#T1#
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
As Yaj tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Yaj manages to avoid the attempt.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Yaj moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Yaj breaks away and moves out of range.
Nucombe drops his hands momentarily and Yaj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nucombe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Yaj misses the jab.
Yaj throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Yaj thuds his right hand into Nucombe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Nucombe counters by clinching up.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Yaj blocks a body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaj. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Nucombe controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Yaj.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Nucombe.
Yaj is trying to push Nucombe away but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nucombe gets through Yaj's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Nucombe landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like CM Yaj has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Yaj is blocking nicely.
Yaj tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CM Yaj.
I think Yaj 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CM Yaj!
A very excited looking CM Yaj made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UCF America 4
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe avoids it really well and circles away.
Nucombe throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Dux.
Dux moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Dux throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
And Dux tries to counter it with a takedown but Nucombe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Dux misses.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target. #T1#
Dux lands a slapping body shot.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nucombe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dux manages to circle out of the way.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice uppercut lands for Nucombe. That snapped Dux's head back.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Nucombe pushes him off.#T2#
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Dux with the counter takedown but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a body punch #CL#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nucombe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Nucombe lands a jab.#T3##CL2#
Dux darts in and clinches Nucombe up against the cage.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Nucombe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nucombe scores with a knee to the head.
Dux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nucombe is defending well.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux is working for takedown but Nucombe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
Nucombe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe lands a big knee to the head and Dux goes down! Nucombe pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AFC Tokyo
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Bison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bison.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bison feints and then cracks Nucombe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nucombe down.
Bison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bison throws a head kick that misses.
Nucombe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bison tries a head kick but it misses.
Nucombe connects with a nice looking jab.
Bison throws out a leg kick but Nucombe moves out of range and Bison only half commits.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison throws a push kick but Nucombe slaps the foot to one side.
Bison misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Bison counters with a nice body shot.
Bison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe. #T1#
Bison looks to land a combination but Nucombe avoids it well.
Bison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe with a jab.
Bison throws a series of punches but Nucombe avoids them all with ease.
Nucombe slips a jab from Bison.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Bison.
Bison throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Bison misses with a straight left.
Nucombe moves out of range as Bison strikes.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Bison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Bison throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
Bison blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe blocks an elbow strike from Bison.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bison is rocked!
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bison is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucombe finish him?
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bison avoids it.
Nucombe avoiding damage as Bison throws knees to the body.
Bison trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Nucombe.
Bison effectively controlling the action here.
Bison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nucombe. #T3#
Bison pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bison with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nucombe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bison backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe pushes Bison against the cage. Nucombe is working some dirty boxing. Nucombe pushes off with a quick right hook! Bison goes down! Bison tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nucombe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Neil Nucombe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Nucombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucombe continues to drive forward.
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar shoots in but Nucombe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ithamar and move into the clinch position.
Ithamar has been working on his balance at Melhor Lutador MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nucombe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ithamar and move into the clinch position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nucombe.
Ithamar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nucombe circles away.#TD#
Ithamar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nucombe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Ithamar won't allow Nucombe to sweep him here. #T1#
Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully.
Ithamar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nucombe controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nucombe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nucombe wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Ithamar takes the fight into the clinch.
Nucombe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Ithamar leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Ithamar has picked Nucombe up - he's going for a ride! Ithamar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nucombe won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar wants to take a breather but Nucombe is having none of it.
Ithamar moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Ithamar wants to control for a moment but Nucombe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying for a kimura here. Nucombe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ithamar wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Ezekiel Ithamar took to the microphone: 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 7776 p4p, 602 weight class) and Neil Nucombe (ranked 1006 p4p, 120 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

174 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

166 cm
30 yrs
166 lbs

Kid

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Nucombe pushes Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
Nucombe goes for a takedown attempt but Kid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kid tries to keep at a distance but Nucombe has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kid manages to pull guard.

Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid trying to control the position.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (2) vs (0) Nucombe
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Nucombe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid postures up.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Nucombe is pulling down on Kid's head. It's preventing any offense from Kid, at least for the moment.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nucombe can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe looking to control.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucombe seems keen to control Kid's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Kid is stalling in the full guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Kid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nucombe controlling Kid's posture.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.

Kid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nucombe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nucombe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nucombe!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (2) vs (4) Nucombe
Kid struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Kid's face as Nucombe controls the position.
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kid gets back to half guard.
Kid trying to hold on to Nucombe's head to control him but Nucombe postures up.
Kid is staying active underneath Nucombe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nucombe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kid is looking to control Nucombe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kid avoid being mounted?
Kid is not content to let Nucombe control the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to control but can't.
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.
Kid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nucombe's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kid (4) vs (4) Nucombe
Kid stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position.
Kid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.
Kid advances to half guard.
Nucombe keeping control of the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kid is looking to advance position but Nucombe won't allow it.

Kid wants to work for an arm triangle but Nucombe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kid is looking to advance position but Nucombe won't allow it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kid passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kid (7) vs (4) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to control but Kid is having none of it.
Kid controlling his opponent.
Nucombe is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Kid looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nucombe gets back to half guard.
Kid stalling.
Nucombe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is not content to let Kid control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kid in particular looking to stall.
Kid wants to free his trapped foot but Nucombe is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Kid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kid in particular looking to stall.
Kid trying to control from half guard but Nucombe is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kid maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Nucombe could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kid has cracked it and Nucombe is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fireball Kid!
An out of breath Fireball Kid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kane Kluger (ranked 6191 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Nucombe (ranked 943 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

182 cm
16 yrs
170 lbs

166 cm
29 yrs
166 lbs

Kluger

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kane Kluger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Nucombe gets a clinch.

Nucombe lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kluger (0) vs (2) Nucombe
Kluger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kluger looking for a guillotine here but Nucombe defends easily.
Nucombe stands and throws Kluger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kluger (0) vs (5) Nucombe
Kluger is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nucombe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kluger (0) vs (7) Nucombe
Kluger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kluger wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kluger (0) vs (10) Nucombe
Kluger tries to break free.
Nucombe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kluger doesn't escape.
Kluger is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluger is working hard here to advance position.
Kluger is breathing heavily.
Kluger is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nucombe.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
Kluger tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kluger's body.
You can see the frustration on Kluger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nucombe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Nucombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kluger is really stuck here.
Nucombe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Nucombe.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe has the hooks in. Kluger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nucombe keeps control of the position easily here as Kluger tries to buck him off.
Kluger tries to escape the position.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kluger.
Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kluger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kluger wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nucombe controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Kluger right now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kluger is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nucombe.
Nucombe with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Kluger is trying to break free.
Nucombe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nucombe.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Nucombe the control monster continue. Boring.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kluger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nucombe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Nucombe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Kluger looking for subs from the bottom but Nucombe mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kluger (0) vs (13) Nucombe
Nucombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kluger is trying to reverse the position but instead Nucombe has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kluger (0) vs (16) Nucombe
Kluger can't escape the position.
Nucombe controls the position.
Kluger is trying to break free.
Nucombe biding his time, controlling Kluger.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kluger wants to escape the position.
Nucombe controlling the position well here. Kluger rolled but Nucombe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kluger tries to break free.
Nucombe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kluger's body.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe controlling well, preventing Kluger from escaping the position.
Nucombe controlling from the back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kluger wants to escape the position.
Kluger is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nucombe.
Nucombe is hanging on to Kluger's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Nucombe.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 16 to 0.
A very excited looking Neil Nucombe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Kane Kluger had this to say: 'Im young and developing. This may be a loss but the L counts for what i have learnt.'.

Event: TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Mateo Suarez (ranked 3608 p4p, 299 weight class) and Neil Nucombe (ranked 938 p4p, 108 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

175 cm
20 yrs
150 lbs

166 cm
29 yrs
166 lbs

Suarez

Nucombe

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronald Mateo Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Suarez fails to land the takedown.
Suarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nucombe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez somewhat.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nucombe drives through and clinches with Suarez against the cage.
Suarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Mateo Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe looking for a takedown.

Suarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (0) Nucombe
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Nucombe pulls Suarez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (0) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez tries to move to mount but Nucombe blocks the move with his legs.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but Nucombe defending well.
Nucombe wants to get back to full guard.
Nucombe gets back to full guard.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Nucombe working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nucombe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nucombe has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position.
Suarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez is looking to pass into half guard but Nucombe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nucombe is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (5) vs (2) Nucombe
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nucombe is one step ahead there.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nucombe wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Nucombe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Nucombe from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Suarez keeping full guard, as Nucombe tries to pass.

Suarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nucombe escapes and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (5) Nucombe
Nucombe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nucombe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suarez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Garden, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Nucombe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nucombe trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Nucombe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (8) Nucombe

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead Nucombe has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (5) vs (11) Nucombe

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nucombe.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nucombe.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Suarez tries to break free.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Suarez turns into Nucombe and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (7) vs (11) Nucombe
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez is looking to pass into half guard but Nucombe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nucombe is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (7) vs (13) Nucombe
Nucombe stopping the sweep attempt from Suarez.
Nucombe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Suarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nucombe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nucombe won't allow Suarez to sweep him here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nucombe wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nucombe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (9) vs (13) Nucombe
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 13 to 9.
After winning the bout, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Bastard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bastard.#CL2#
Nucombe clinches.
Bastard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
A short right from Nucombe on the inside.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Bastard misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
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!
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe with a knee to the head.
Nucombe prevents a body shot from Bastard.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Bastard is trying to break free.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Bastard avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bastard backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bastard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
Nucombe lands a good knee to the midsection. Bastard won't want to take too many of those.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Nucombe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bastard.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Nucombe.
Bastard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Nucombe pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe presses Bastard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Nucombe back against the cage.
Bastard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nucombe misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Knees to the body from Nucombe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Nucombe takes the fight into the clinch.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastard blocks it with crossed arms.
Nucombe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Bastard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard. #T1#
Bastard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Nucombe.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard tries a body shot but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bastard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bastard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
A short left from Nucombe.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Nucombe back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe blocking some punches. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bastard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nucombe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bastard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bastard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nucombe moves in looking to clinch but Bastard pushes him off.
Bastard throwing a counter right hand but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Nucombe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastard avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Nucombe won't allow it.
Bastard tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Bastard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nucombe tries to clinch but Bastard is having none of it. #CL2#
Nucombe clinches up with Bastard and pushes him back against the cage.
Nucombe keeps control of Bastard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bastard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastard.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Nucombe.
Bastard tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Bastard back against the cage. #T1#
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Nucombe.
Bastard tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Bastard tries to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling the position.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Bastard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bastard lands with a light punch inside.
Nucombe struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastard tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.
Bastard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Bastard is trying to break free.#T3#
Bastard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bastard is trying to force a seperation but Nucombe has the dominant position.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard blocking some punches.
Nucombe working aggressively here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bastard is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Nucombe misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Nucombe won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nucombe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 100 - Slurper vs Garinho
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Nucombe connects with a body shot that sends Booker's belly button to the back.
Booker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nucombe counters with a nice body shot.
Nucombe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Booker fails with the takedown
and Nucombe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nucombe digs a good body shot into Booker's ribs.
Booker looks for a takedown but Nucombe sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Booker.
Nucombe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Booker's ribs.
Booker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nucombe scores with a nice strike.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Booker with the counter takedown but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Nucombe finds it's target.#T2#
Booker ducks right into an uppercut from Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Booker in his tracks. #ROC#
Booker is rocked!
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Booker.
Booker feints the counter takedown.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booker avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Booker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Booker tries for a takedown but Nucombe circles away easily
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Booker walks into a straight right hand from Nucombe.
Booker shoots for a double leg takedown but Nucombe sprawls well. He's pushed Booker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy right hand. Booker should have avoided that one.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Booker.
Booker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Booker counters with a shoot takedown. Nucombe fights it but they end up in guard.
Booker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Booker stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Nucombe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Booker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Booker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Booker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Booker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head.
Booker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Booker winds up and cracks Nucombe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booker thows a huge punch but Nucombe dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Booker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nucombe is just riding it out for now. Booker eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker is looking to pass Nucombe's guard but actually Nucombe recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe 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#
Booker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nucombe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Booker thinking.
Nucombe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Booker momentarily.
Nucombe cracks Booker with an open hand slap.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nucombe won't be happy with that.
Booker is looking to take a break and control but Nucombe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Booker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nucombe defending against the ground and pound.
Booker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Booker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Booker moves into full mount!
Booker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Booker wants to control the pace but Nucombe is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Booker connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Booker looking to secure an arm triangle but Nucombe defends it well.
Booker connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Booker landing punches. #SUB2#
Booker looking to secure an arm triangle but Nucombe defends it well.
Booker lands a couple of good shots and Nucombe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Booker lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Booker. #SUB2#
Nucombe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Booker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nucombe is looking for a way out. #T3##SUB2#
Booker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Nucombe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Booker's arms. #SUB2#
Booker has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Nucombe! Can he survive? No! He's out! Booker gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxwell Booker!
Our winner, Maxwell Booker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KOFC 93 - Forclit vs Pagnozzi
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Nucombe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bastard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
A countering left hand to the body from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard lands a nice hook to Nucombe's body. Nucombe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bastard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Bastard finds it's way through Nucombe's defenses.
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Bastard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Nucombe avoids it well.
Jab by Bastard.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Nucombe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe's corner calls for a 1-2. Nucombe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nucombe on the side of the head.
Bastard with a jab.
Bastard swinging wildly here.
Bastard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, jab by Bastard - just one landing.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Bastard.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.#T2#
Bastard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nucombe on the side of the head.
Bastard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Nucombe moves out of range.
It looks like Bastard has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice body punch from Bastard.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Nucombe is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bastard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nucombe seems to have recovered his senses.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bastard in his tracks.
Nucombe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bastards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Bastard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bastard digs a good hook to Nucombe's body.
Nucombe walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastard misses with a double jab
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Nucombe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Bastard is looking to counter punch.
Nucombe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nucombe tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bastard punishes Nucombe's body with a nice straight punch.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Nucombe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Nucombe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bastard finds it's way round the side to connect with Nucombe's head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Nucombe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Bastard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A cross from Nucombe lands.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard throws a jab when Nucombe was well out of range.
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucombe is just out of range.
Nucombe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazy Bastard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Nucombe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
Nucombe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Nucombe.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard takes a swing at Nucombe's ribcage but misses.
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Nucombe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Nucombe avoids it well. #T1#
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Nucombe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Bastard. That snapped Nucombe's head back.
Bastard throws a sloppy body shot
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Bastard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastard connects with a right hand. Nucombe shakes it off.
Nucombe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Nucombe takes one to the chin there.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard with a hook.
Bastard throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Bastard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nucombe. Nucombe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bastard staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Bastard.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Bastard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nucombe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nucombe moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lazy Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard takes a swing at Nucombe's ribcage but misses.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Bastard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nucombe doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Bastard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bastard.#T3#
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nucombe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastard misses with a combination
and Nucombe counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 88 - Andreev vs Bean
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Lassiter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lassiter moves away.
Lassiter ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lassiter misses with a straight right.
Nucombe lands with an overhand left.
Lassiter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Lassiter throws a low kick, looking for Nucombe's leg but Nucombe calmly moves out of range.
Nucombe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lassiter fails with a takedown attempt.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter moves out of range as Nucombe strikes.
Lassiter feints the counter takedown.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Lassiter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lassiter. #ES#
Nucombe pushes Lassiter off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lassiter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Lassiter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Nucombe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Lassiter counters with a single leg into guard. Nucombe didn't expect that.
Lassiter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lassiter throws a big elbow that misses.
Lassiter tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.
Lassiter throwing strikes but missing.
Lassiter chips away with some ground and pound.
Nucombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lassiter on the ground.
Lassiter scoring with some ground and pound.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
Lassiter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lassiter pushing down on Nucombe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Lassiter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lassiter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nucombe defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Lassiter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nucombe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lassiter.
Lassiter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lassiter slows the pace down in half guard.
Lassiter throwing shots but Nucombe is blocking nicely. #T3#
Lassiter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nucombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lassiter.
Lassiter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lassiter controlling the action here.
Nucombe has hold of Lassiter's hands but Lassiter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lassiter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lassiter working over Nucombe with some ground and pound. Nucombe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lassiter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Lassiter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lassiter stalling.
Lassiter lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lassiter lands a nice short elbow.
Nucombe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lassiter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lassiter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lassiter moves nicely into side control.
Lassiter tries to score with some ground and pound. Nucombe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Lassiter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lassiter or perhaps it was just good defense by Nucombe, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lassiter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nucombe momentarily.
Lassiter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nucombe under the eye.
Lassiter misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Lassiter.
Lassiter scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Nucombe. No joy for Lassiter on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Carlton Lassiter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lassiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.#TD2#
Lassiter gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Lassiter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Lassiter working the ground and pound.
Lassiter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nucombe to see if he's OK.
Lassiter lands a nice forearm strike.
Lassiter is putting a hurting on Nucombe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lassiter scores with punches from side control.
Nucombe wants to control but Lassiter postures up.
Lassiter trying to control the action but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Lassiter cracks Nucombe with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Lassiter grinds an elbow into Nucombe's temple.
Lassiter looks up at the clock and then as Nucombe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lassiter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Lassiter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lassiter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee asks Lassiter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lassiter prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Lassiter tries for a kimura but Nucombe is defending well. #SUB2#
Lassiter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nucombe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Lassiter landing a few strikes. #T3#
Nucombe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lassiter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nucombe down.
Lassiter controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Lassiter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lassiter wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Lassiter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lassiter landing a few strikes.
Lassiter lands some shots froms side control.
Lassiter trying to control the position but Nucombe is working away.
Lassiter takes a little break here. Nucombe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lassiter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lassiter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lassiter trying to control the position but Nucombe is working away. #SUB2#
Lassiter tries for a kimura but Nucombe is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Lassiter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Lassiter avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Lassiter drives through with a takedown into Nucombe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nucombe being controlled here, momentarily.
Lassiter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nucombe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nucombe struggling a bit here.
Lassiter landing a few strikes. #T1#
Lassiter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lassiter is looking to take a break and control but Nucombe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nucombe is looking to reverse the position.
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Nucombe defending against the ground and pound.
Nucombe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lassiter throws a strike aimed at the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lassiter just content to control the position.
Lassiter is working Nucombe over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Lassiter working the ground and pound.
Lassiter cracks Nucombe with a big right hand but Nucombe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lassiter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lassiter controls the position.
Lassiter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nucombe to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Lassiter has hold of Nucombe's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nucombe tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lassiter cranks the arm and Nucombe screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nucombe, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlton Lassiter!
An out of breath Carlton Lassiter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOFC 83 - Vandalay vs Nucombe
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Vandelay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Vandelay lands a glancing blow to the side of Nucombe's head.
Nucombe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vandelay scores with a punch to the head.
Vandelay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nucombe doesn't seem bothered though.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Vandelay.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandelay manages to avoid it.
Vandelay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Vandelay's shoulder, as Vandelay tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Vandelay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Vandelay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Vandelay.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Vandelay counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Vandelay counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Nucombe walks into a straight right hand from Vandelay.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vandelay with a hook.
Vandelay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Vandelay does no damage.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vandelay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vandelay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vandelay blocks a jab.
Vandelay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vandelay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vandelay.
Nucombe throws a hook to the side of Vandelay's head but Vandelay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Vandelay has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vandelay is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vandelay lands with a cross.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Vandelay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vandelay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vandelay staying out of range there.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Vandelay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vandelay punishes Nucombe's body with a nice straight punch.
Vandelay ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Vandelay staying out of range there.#T2#
Vandelay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nucombe on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vandelay. Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe connects with a body shot.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vandelay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nucombe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vandelay manages to avoid it.
Nucombe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nucombe with a nice cross.
Nucombe cracks Vandelay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vandelay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vandelay scores with a three punch combo!
Nucombe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nucombe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Nucombe is rocked!
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe connects with a body shot.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Vandelay.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Vandelay.
Vandelay throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Vandelay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nucombe.
Vandelay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Vandelay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nucombe. Nucombe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe swings for the body but Vandelay moves out of range.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vandelay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vandelay lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Vandelay moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe lands with a hook. Vandelay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe throws a looping overhand right but Vandelay ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nucombe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nucombe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nucombe takes a swing at Vandelay's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Nucombe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vandelay jabs Nucombe right on the nose. Nucombe blinks but takes it well.
Nucombe walks into a left hand.
Vandelay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Nucombe is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandelay finish him?
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Vandelay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe throws a jab when Vandelay was well out of range.
Nice cross by Vandelay.
Vandelay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vandelay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vandelay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vandelay on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe seems to have recovered his senses.
Vandelay scores with a hook to the body. Nucombe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nucombe digs a good hook to Vandelay's body.
Vandelay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Art Vandelay will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nucombe misses the jab.
Vandelay throwing a counter right hand but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Vandelay saw that one coming.
Vandelay punishes Nucombe's body with a nice straight punch.
Vandelay lands with a cross.
Vandelay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vandelay.
Nucombe misses with a right hand #KD#
and Vandelay counters with a nice right hand that sends Nucombe toppling to the canvas! Nucombe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vandelay finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Vandelay points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nucombe wakes up just in time to hear Vandelay thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Art Vandelay!
Art Vandelay retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Art Vandelay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Push slips the punch.
Push finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nucombe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Push is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nucombe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Push counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nucombe can't keep his opponent in guard - Push advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe is not content to let Push control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Push might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nucombe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Push is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nucombe defends it well.
Push content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Push is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nucombe sees it coming and defends easily.
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Push trying to control the action but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Nucombe trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Push content to control rather than advance.
Push is thwarting Nucombe's attempts to control the position.
Nucombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Push on the ground.
Well, if Push is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Push is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nucombe! #T3##SUB2#
Push with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Push goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nucombe is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Nucombe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Push has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nucombe has managed to get both his arms back between Push's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nucombe is sitting in close to Push's body. Push has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nucombe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nucombe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Push.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Git Push!

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe lands with a right hand.
Porto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheers as Nucombe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Porto doesn't seem phased though.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Porto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Porto misses with a hook
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
Porto takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Nucombe sends Porto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nucombe is motioning to the referee to let Porto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Porto is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porto throws a right hand that misses
and Nucombe counters with a huge right that knocks Porto out cold! Nucombe is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe works the jab nicely.
Steve doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Steve is rocked!
Nucombe lands an uppercut, right on the button! Steve tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TIT 78 - Finale
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
No luck for DeVito with that takedown attempt.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
DeVito fails to land the takedown.
Nucombe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeVito darts in looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets double underhooks and turns DeVito into the cage.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy DeVito.
DeVito tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucombe defends well and DeVito ends up having to push Nucombe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nucombe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy DeVito has been cut.
Nucombe slaps away a takedown attempt from DeVito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nucombe connects with a right hand. DeVito shakes it off.#T1##KD#
Nucombe lands a left and a right that send DeVito crashing to the mat, dazed. Nucombe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
DeVito is rocked!
DeVito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nucombe scores with a counter punch that sends DeVito to the canvas! Nucombe smells blood - he's punishing DeVito with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! DeVito has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TIT 75 - Head v Bates
Date: Nov 23, 2017

#R1#
Melodies tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies misses with a left hand
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Melodies's body.
Melodies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nucombe doesn't seem bothered though.
Nucombe walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melodies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Melodies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe punishes Melodies's body with a nice straight punch.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
It looked like Nucombe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Melodies.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased. #T1#
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Melodies misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe walks into a jab.
We've been told by Nucombe's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Melodies lands a two punch combo.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Melodies.
Melodies moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe with a jab.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Melodies lands with a hook. Nucombe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nucombe's hands.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Nucombe lands a nice hook to Melodies's body. Melodies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Melodies gets a clinch.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melodies.
Melodies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Nucombe presses Melodies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Nucombe pulls Melodies into guard.
Nucombe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Melodies trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Nucombe has Melodies pulled in close to control his posture.
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Melodies stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melodies wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nucombe lands a really nice looking cross but Melodies seems unphased.
Melodies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nucombe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melodies throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies takes a swing at Nucombe's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melodies.
Jab, jab by Nucombe - just one landing.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Nucombe dips to his left and cracks Melodies with an uppercut!
Melodies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies is looking to slow Nucombe down with leg kicks.
Melodies slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Melodies coming out on top.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Melodies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melodies scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Melodies scores with a jab. Nucombe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nucombe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Nucombe cracks Melodies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Melodies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nucombe back to the cage. Melodies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melodies scores with a jab. Nucombe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nucombe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melodies tries to clinch up.
Melodies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Melodies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nucombe. Nucombe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nucombe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melodies connects with a single shot there.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Melodies misses with the combination.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe throwing a counter right hand but Melodies manages to avoid it.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.#T3#
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Melodies looks to land a combination. Nucombe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nucombe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies lands a slapping body shot.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Melodies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Melodies.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Nucombe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nucombe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
Melodies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melodies.
Melodies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Melodies misses.
Melodies stalks Nucombe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nucombe's face. Nucombe staggers backwards, shaken.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Good shot there by Melodies.
Melodies scores with a hook.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Melodies misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Melodies ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.#T1#
Melodies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melodies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Melodies.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nucombe lands a jab to Melodies's midsection.
Melodies tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melodies lands a high kick!
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Melodies.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Melodies tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nucombe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melodies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melodies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
Nucombe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Nucombe lands a big uppercut and Melodies crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Melodies looks OK. Nucombe waves Melodies back to his feet!#ROC#
Melodies is rocked!
Nucombe throws a pinpoint strike between Melodies's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Melodies crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nucombe scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
An out of breath Neil Nucombe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Taz Melodies had this to say: 'Fuck that bitch'.

Event: TIT 70 - Danger v Nucombe 3
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Nucombe as Dangerfield shoots in.
Nucombe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Dangerfield fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nucombe! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield blocks a jab.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dangerfield moves away.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dangerfield throws a combination that misses
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nucombe but Nucombe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Dangerfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD#
Dangerfield manages to pull guard.
Dangerfield throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dangerfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nucombe's guard. #REVR#
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
Dangerfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nucombe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dangerfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucombe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dangerfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dangerfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
Nucombe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dangerfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dangerfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nucombe is keeping the position for now.
Dangerfield postures up in Nucombe's guard and throws a big left but Nucombe blocks it.
Dangerfield looking to pass the guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dangerfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Nucombe sprawls well. He's pushed Dangerfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nucombe swings for the body but Dangerfield moves out of range. #TD#
Dangerfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nucombe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dangerfield is in Nucombe's guard.
Dangerfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nucombe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield is working Nucombe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nucombe is trying to control the position but Dangerfield postures up.
Dangerfield throwing strikes from guard but Nucombe blocks nicely.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Dangerfield from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is keeping the position.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Nucombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dangerfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dangerfield throwing strikes from guard but Nucombe blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Dangerfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nucombe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Dangerfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dangerfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dangerfield showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head.
Nucombe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Nucombe is defending well.
Nucombe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocco Dangerfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nucombe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dangerfield is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nucombe trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Dangerfield stalling away here and it's allowed Nucombe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nucombe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dangerfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Nucombe has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nucombe holds on and takes a little breather.
Dangerfield pushes down on Nucombe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nucombe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield lands with a punch from half guard.
Dangerfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dangerfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nucombe!
Dangerfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nucombe can do to turn this around?#T2#
Dangerfield throwing strikes here but Nucombe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dangerfield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dangerfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poor strikes thrown by Dangerfield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dangerfield lands a nice shot to the head.
Dangerfield scoring with strikes but Nucombe is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerfield landing shots from mount.
Dangerfield pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dangerfield lands a couple of good shots and Nucombe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Even with his hooks in, Dangerfield manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Nucombe grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Nucombe as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dangerfield!
The referee is taking a good look at Nucombe as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dangerfield! #ROC#
Nucombe is rocked!
Dangerfield is raining down hard shots and and Nucombe has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rocco Dangerfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TIT - Blubb v Kromog
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe lands with an overhand left.
Nucombe misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Katou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab. #CL2#
Katou clinches with his opponent.
Nucombe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katou tries to circle away but Nucombe has him pinned against the cage.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
Katou throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Nucombe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe has Katou pressed against the cage, preventing Katou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Nucombe.
Katou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nucombe. #T1#
Nucombe with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
Katou tries a body shot but Nucombe blocks it.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but Katou blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Katou lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Katou.
A frustrated look appears on Katou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Katou working aggressively here.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Katou uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Katou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katou looking to stall.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe lands a hook that snaps the head of Katou backwards.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the side of Katou's head.
Katou takes a shot to the head.
Katou is trying to maintain a safe position but Nucombe gets an underhook and turns Katou into the cage.#KD#
Nucombe drops Katou with a big knee straight up the middle! Katou is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Katou is rocked!
Katou leaves his chin hanging out and Nucombe seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Katou crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TIT 58 - Danger v Persley
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Knight doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Nucombe's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nucombe scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
Knight tries to move into range but Nucombe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nucombe lands a jab to the head.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Nucombe jabs Knight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nucombe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nucombe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Knight falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nucombe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Green Knight stepped up to the mic, saying 'least my opponent is happy'.

Event: TIT 53 - Dennis v Baby II
Date: Oct 02, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniki was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.#CL2#
Nucombe moves into range and clinches up with Paniki.
A short body shot lands from Nucombe as the two fighters clinch.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Paniki back against the cage.
Paniki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Paniki.
A nice left hand lands by Paniki.
Paniki misses with a punch on the inside.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paniki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow. #T1#
Paniki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Paniki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniki. #BC#
Paniki manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Paniki. Beautiful body shot.
Paniki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paniki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Paniki. Beautiful body shot.
Elias Paniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paniki throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe takes a swing at Paniki's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Paniki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2##CL#
Paniki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nucombe, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Paniki fails to land.
Paniki lands with a right to the head.
Paniki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Nucombe throws a head punch that misses.
Paniki has a couple of punches blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Paniki is blocking nicely.
Nucombe pushes Paniki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe tries a body shot but Paniki blocks it.
Paniki working hard to break the clinch.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but Paniki avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe. #BC#
Paniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paniki lands with an uppercut that bounces Nucombe off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Paniki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paniki walks into a straight right hand from Nucombe.
Paniki throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Paniki lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nucombe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nucombe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniki moves away.#CL#
Paniki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nucombe misses with some punches. #T4#
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Paniki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Paniki avoids the punch easily.
Paniki is looking to counter punch.
Paniki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nucombe dodges the punch combination from Paniki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paniki thuds a left hand into Nucombe's body.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut. Paniki saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Paniki.
Paniki throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki connects with a right hand. Nucombe shakes it off.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paniki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paniki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Paniki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paniki misses with a double jab.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paniki. #CL2#
Nucombe moves into the clinch.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniki.
Paniki managing to block the knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Paniki is trying to force a seperation but Nucombe has the dominant position.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniki struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Paniki is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling him.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Paniki is blocking nicely.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nucombe.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki throws a head punch that misses.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paniki.
Paniki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki tries to break the clinch but Nucombe is controlling the position.
Paniki lands with a right to the head.
Nucombe prevents a body shot from Paniki.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Nucombe swings wildly with an uppercut but Paniki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe working aggressively here. #T2#
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paniki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paniki lands with a light punch inside.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paniki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paniki lands with a right to the head.
Paniki has a couple of punches blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paniki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paniki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe landing knees to the head.
Paniki misses with a body punch.
Paniki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land. #T3#
Paniki takes a shot to the head.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Paniki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Paniki - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Nucombe, and another! Paniki is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Neil Nucombe!
After winning the bout, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TIT 48 - Chow v Dennis
Date: Sep 21, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe lands a glancing blow to the side of DeVito's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy DeVito has been cut.
DeVito tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucombe defends well and DeVito ends up having to push Nucombe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeVito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Nucombe clinches up against the cage.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeVito fails to pull guard.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy DeVito.
DeVito is trying to pull guard but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Nucombe struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. DeVito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeVito has a takedown stuffed.
Nucombe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
DeVito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe avoids it really well and circles away.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by DeVito and move into the clinch.
Nucombe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Nucombe's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nucombe jabs DeVito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeVito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nucombe finds it's way round the side to connect with DeVito's head.
Nucombe lands with an uppercut that bounces DeVito off the cage and back into range.
DeVito shoots for a double leg takedown but Nucombe sprawls well. He's pushed DeVito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeVito goes for a double leg but Nucombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucombe continues to drive forward.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but DeVito manages to circle out of the way.
DeVito has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeVito with a poor takedown #CL#
and Nucombe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Nucombe.
Nucombe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Nucombe works on DeVito's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe pushes DeVito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
DeVito takes a shot to the head.
DeVito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeVito takes a shot to the head.
DeVito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeVito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nucombe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeVito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeVito's face.
DeVito avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body. #T4#
Nucombe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVito is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nucombe to keep the fight standing.
DeVito jumps guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeVito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeVito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nucombe just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
DeVito manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
DeVito throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nucombe escapes and throws DeVito's legs to the side, diving into side control!
DeVito is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy DeVito's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nucombe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeVito at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Nucombe as he connects with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeVitos head.
Nucombe misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeVito is trying to pull guard but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
DeVito avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Nucombe digs a right hand underneath DeVito's ribcage. DeVito let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
DeVito jumps guard but Nucombe stands there with DeVito around his waist. DeVito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nucombe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
DeVito jumps guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy DeVito.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nucombe lands a shoulder strike.
Nucombe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a body punch.
Nucombe scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A short right from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a short shot to the head.
DeVito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the head but DeVito blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nucombe obliges.
Nucombe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeVito can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nucombe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a knee strike.
DeVito tries to pull guard but Nucombe won't allow it.
DeVito takes a shot to the head.
Neil Nucombe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
DeVito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. DeVito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nucombe throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Nucombe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nucombe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeVito is trying to pull guard but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Nucombe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeVito is breathing heavily.
DeVito jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. DeVito gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Nucombe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeVito on the side of the head.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nucombe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeVito, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Nucombe lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe pushes DeVito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
DeVito is rocked!
Nucombe lands with a left to the head.
DeVito is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucombe finish him?
DeVito tries to pull guard but Nucombe holds him up against the cage and eventually DeVito drops back down to his feet.
DeVito is trying to pull guard but Nucombe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeVito seems to have recovered his senses.
DeVito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nucombe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nucombe.
Nucombe lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Nucombe scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy DeVito's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nucombe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeVito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeVito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Nucombe clinches.
Nucombe tries to land knees in the clinch but DeVito avoids the damage to the body.
Nucombe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nucombe.
Nucombe jerks DeVito's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! DeVito drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Nucombe goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Nucombe because DeVito was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Neil Nucombe!
Our winner, Neil Nucombe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TIT 43 - Fury v Omega
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe lands with a good body shot.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dangerfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nucombe clobbers Dangerfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dangerfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dangerfield is just out of range.
Nucombe cracks Dangerfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nucombe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Dangerfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Dangerfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Nucombe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Dangerfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.#T1#
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dangerfield is just out of range.
Nucombe scores with the left hand. Dangerfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Nucombe scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Nucombe does it's job there.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Dangerfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dangerfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nucombe falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dangerfield counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Dangerfield taking a breather here.
Nucombe prevents Dangerfield from improving position.
Dangerfield is trying to ground and pound but Nucombe uses the momentary lack of control by Dangerfield to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerfield trying to mount his opponent but Nucombe defends it.
Nucombe trying to hold on to Dangerfield's head to control him but Dangerfield postures up. #T3#
Dangerfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dangerfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nucombe's head.
Dangerfield looks to land a strike but Nucombe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dangerfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nucombe's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nucombe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dangerfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dangerfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dangerfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Nucombe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dangerfield throws a strike but Nucombe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dangerfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Nucombe has wrist control.
Dangerfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dangerfield with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Dangerfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dangerfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard.
Nucombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dangerfield passes Nucombe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dangerfield tries to pass to full mount but Nucombe defends it.
Dangerfield trying to control from half guard but Nucombe is working away.
Nucombe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nucombe defending well though.
Nucombe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dangerfield on the ground.
Dangerfield thows a huge punch but Nucombe dodges it nicely.
Dangerfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neil Nucombe will probably get the nod.
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#
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dangerfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dangerfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Dangerfield ducked under it nicely.
Dangerfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nucombe swings for the body but Dangerfield moves out of range.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dangerfield with the counter takedown but Nucombe avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dangerfield ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.#T1#
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe with a hook.
Dangerfield avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a good body shot.
Nucombe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dangerfield can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Nucombe looks to land a combination but Dangerfield avoids it well.
Nucombe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nucombe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dangerfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
Dangerfield slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Dangerfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield slows the pace down in half guard.
Dangerfield drops an elbow to the side of Nucombe's head. #T3#
Nucombe wants to improve his position but Dangerfield is controlling well.
Dangerfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nucombe!
Nucombe is in a horrible position here. Dangerfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dangerfield looking to finish with strikes here!
Dangerfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nucombe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nucombe tries to get out of the position.
Dangerfield looking to finish with strikes here!
Nucombe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield landing punches. #T4#
Dangerfield thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nucombe is in a horrible position here. Dangerfield smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangerfield cracks Nucombe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#
Nucombe is rocked!
Dangerfield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dangerfield throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dangerfield landing strikes from the mount and Nucombe is in trouble!
Dangerfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dangerfield cracks Nucombe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Nucombe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dangerfield looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nucombe covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
An out of breath Rocco Dangerfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TIT 39 - Nucombe v Melodies
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Melodies wants to clinch
and Nucombe counters with a left to the body.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Nucombe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melodies scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a nice hook to Melodies's body. Melodies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melodies moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Melodies.
Nucombe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Nucombe's defenses.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies throws a lazy uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a series of strikes. Melodies will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Nucombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe cracks Melodies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nucombe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Melodies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Nucombe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Nucombe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies unleashes a big counter combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
It looked like Nucombe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Melodies.
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!
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies lands a jab.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies dips to his left and cracks Nucombe with an uppercut!
Melodies throws a jab when Nucombe was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies misses with a two punch combination.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nucombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Melodies thuds his right hand into Nucombe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Melodies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nucombe backs off Melodies throws a huge counter combo but Nucombe manages to avoid it all.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Melodies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nucombe at a distance.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target. #T4#
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Melodies is just out of range.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that Melodies avoids nicely.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Melodies slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Nucombe slips a jab from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that round.
That's time! Nucombe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab from Nucombe.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Melodies swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a two punch combo.
Melodies misses the jab.
Melodies lands with a nice combination. Nucombe backs away looking to recover.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Melodies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melodies slips a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe walks into a stiff left hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melodies cracks Nucombe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies lands a jab to the nose.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Nucombe misses the target.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Melodies's corner calls for a 1-2. Melodies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melodies.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nucombe doesn't seem bothered though.
Melodies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nucombe moves out of range as Melodies strikes.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Melodies finds it's target.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Melodies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Nucombe didn't see that one coming.
Melodies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melodies in his tracks.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.#T4#
Melodies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melodies under the eye.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe with a nice cross.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Melodies.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Melodies counters with a left and a right that stings Nucombe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Nucombe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe takes one on the button.
Melodies stalks Nucombe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nucombe's face. Nucombe staggers backwards, shaken.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Nucombe lands with a right hand.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies thuds a left hand into Nucombe's body.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Melodies misses.
Melodies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Nucombe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Nucombe misses. #T1#
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nucombe's head backwards.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nucombe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nucombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Melodies.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melodies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melodies jabs at Nucombe's body.
Melodies with a hook.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Melodies catches Nucombe right on the button with a cross.
Nucombe jabs at Melodies's body.
Nucombe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melodies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe. #T4#
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nucombe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Melodies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nucombe doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Melodies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melodies's hands.
Melodies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Melodies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.#T1#
Melodies throws a jab when Nucombe was well out of range.
Melodies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nucombe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melodies.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nucombe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Melodies.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Melodies tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe throwing a counter right hand but Melodies manages to avoid it.#T2#
Melodies clobbers Nucombe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies throws out a counter right but Nucombe avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. Melodies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Melodies cracks Nucombe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Melodies is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a double jab.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely. #T4#
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies scores with a hook.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a hook.
Nucombe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe misses with the combination.
Nucombe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melodies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Melodies's body.
Melodies connects with the punch.
Melodies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Nucombe is looking to counter punch.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies slips a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Melodies needs to keep his hands up - Nucombe had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.#T1#
Nucombe jabs at Melodies's body.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Nucombe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melodies misses with a double jab
enabling Nucombe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Melodies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Melodies avoids the punch easily.
Melodies lands a nice shot that snaps Nucombe's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Melodies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Melodies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nucombe in his tracks.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.#T3#
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Melodies lands the left hand.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies's corner calls for a 1-2. Melodies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nucombe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melodies circles away quickly and effectively.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Melodies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nucombe on the side of the head.
Melodies sizes up Nucombe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melodies.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Melodies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melodies has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: TIT 33 - Nucombe v Paniki
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Paniki takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Paniki closes the distance and pushes Nucombe back into the cage.
Paniki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nucombe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panikis head.
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Paniki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Paniki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nucombe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Nucombe lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paniki cracks Nucombe with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nucombe can't find room to land a body shot as Paniki controls the action.
Paniki avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Paniki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe lands a left hand. #BC2#
Paniki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe misses with a right hand
and Paniki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe takes a swing at Paniki's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Nucombe misses
and Paniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe throws a shot from downtown. Paniki moves away and avoids it.
Nucombe throws a hook but Paniki avoids it easily.
Paniki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nucombe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paniki sizes up Nucombe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Paniki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nucombe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe digs a good hook to Paniki's body.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Paniki moved out of range nicely.
Paniki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nucombe moves in looking to clinch but Paniki pushes him off.#T3#
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniki was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Nice shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a big shot that misses.
Paniki tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paniki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Paniki.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nucombe misses with a body shot
enabling Paniki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. Paniki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nucombe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paniki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Paniki swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nucombe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe misses the jab.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paniki counters with a three punch combo that has Nucombe backing up. Nucombe nods at Paniki to acknowledge the strikes.
Paniki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the body
letting Paniki counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Paniki.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Paniki avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe tries to clinch but Paniki moves away
letting Paniki counter with a right hand.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the body
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
Paniki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paniki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paniki throws out the jab.
Nucombe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paniki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paniki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Paniki darts in and clinches Nucombe up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nucombe throws a body punch but Paniki moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paniki! But no joy.
Nucombe tries to clinch up
and Paniki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Paniki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nucombe, pushing him back against the cage.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Paniki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paniki scores with a hook to the body.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nucombe.
Elias Paniki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paniki. #T1#
Paniki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nucombe backwards.
Paniki tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe lands with a light punch inside.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paniki managing to block the knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paniki avoids it.
Our sources have told us that Nucombe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Paniki takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Paniki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Paniki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paniki connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Nucombe lands an overhand right.
Paniki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Paniki counters with a series of strikes. Nucombe will be more careful next time no doubt. #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!#CL2#
Paniki has Nucombe up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nucombe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
Nucombe tries to work over Paniki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe blocks an uppercut.
Paniki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paniki.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Paniki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nucombe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paniki working aggressively here.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Paniki scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Paniki breaks the clinch.
Paniki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nucombe throws a hook but Paniki avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Paniki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nucombe doesn't seem phased though.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paniki.
Nucombe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
letting Paniki counter with a right hand.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paniki scores with a nice strike.
Nucombe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Paniki moves out of range. #T4#
Nucombe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe connects with a nice looking jab.
Nucombe tests Paniki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paniki takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Paniki is rocked!
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Paniki moved out of range.
Paniki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Paniki counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Paniki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe slips a jab from Paniki.
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Paniki scores with a jab to the head.
Paniki throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe is looking to clinch.
Paniki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nucombe throws a jab when Paniki was well out of range.
Paniki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucombe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paniki scores with a jab.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paniki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe misses with a left hand
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the body
and Paniki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe takes one to the side of the head.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Paniki avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Nucombe lands a jab to the head.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe slips a jab from Paniki.
Paniki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nucombe momentarily.
Paniki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paniki connects with a looping right hand.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paniki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe throws a series of punches but Paniki avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Paniki looks to land a combination but Nucombe avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Paniki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Paniki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a shot to the body
and Paniki counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe ducks right into an uppercut from Paniki. #CL2#
Paniki drives through and clinches with Nucombe against the cage. #BC2#
Paniki manages to break the clinch.
Nucombe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Paniki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nucombe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Paniki clinches up with Nucombe and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paniki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Paniki misses with the head strike.
Paniki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paniki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paniki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paniki tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Paniki back against the cage.
Paniki is trying to break the clinch but Nucombe has him pressed against the cage.
Paniki tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paniki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nucombe - that landed with a thud.
Nucombe trying to land knees to the body.
Paniki struggles to land a body shot inside as Nucombe controls his hands.
Paniki throws a punch but it's blocked by Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Paniki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paniki misses with some punches.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Paniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Paniki counters with a nice uppercut.
Paniki lands with an overhand left.
Paniki misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe throws a nice looking combination but Paniki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Paniki counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Nucombe rushes Paniki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but Paniki blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Paniki really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Paniki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Paniki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nucombe looks to clinch
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paniki connects with a body shot that sends Nucombe's belly button to the back.
Paniki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Paniki breaks away and moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to clinch up
and Paniki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Paniki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Paniki misses with a hook.
Nucombe connects with a looping right hand.
Nucombe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paniki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paniki throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucombe connects with a body shot that sends Paniki's belly button to the back.
Nucombe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paniki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paniki moves away.#CL#
Nucombe moves into the clinch successfully.
Paniki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Paniki gets through Nucombe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Paniki breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Paniki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe lands with an overhand left.
Elias Paniki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paniki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paniki misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
Paniki is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucombe finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nucombe! Paniki is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe retains his welterweight title!
Neil Nucombe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TIT 29 - Riberio v Blubb
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Dangerfield walks into a left hand.
Nice jab there from Nucombe.
Dangerfield fails to land the takedown.
Nucombe lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Nucombe tries to keep at a distance but Dangerfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield letting Nucombe take a breather here.
Dangerfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nucombe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Nucombe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield misses with some punches.
Dangerfield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a punch to the body.
Dangerfield misses with some punches. #T1#
Dangerfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nucombe manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dangerfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dangerfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nucombe to keep the fight standing.
Nucombe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rocco Dangerfield has been cut.
Knees to the body from Nucombe.
Dangerfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. Dangerfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dangerfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Nucombe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nucombe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nucombe lands a slapping body shot.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nucombe fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe's corner calls for a 1-2. Nucombe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dangerfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2##CL2#
Dangerfield clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Nucombe breaks from the clinch.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Nucombe.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nucombe sprawls well. Nucombe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dangerfield gets slowly back to his feet.
Dangerfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nucombe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dangerfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dangerfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dangerfield has his takedown stuffed
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
Dangerfield looks winded!#T3#
Dangerfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Dangerfield has managed to clinch.
Dangerfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nucombe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Nucombe.
Nucombe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nucombe gets through Dangerfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Nucombe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nucombe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
Nucombe scores a nice knee to the body.
Nucombe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dangerfield backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Nucombe. #T4##BC#
Nucombe manages to break the clinch.
BOOM! Nucombe lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dangerfield. Dangerfield tries to recover but Nucombe is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dangerfield lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Neil Nucombe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TIT 25 - Presley v Nucombe
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe connects with a right hand. Persley shakes it off.
Nucombe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Persley eats them both and turns towards Nucombe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe tests Persley 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.
Persley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley misses with a looping left.
Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nucombe is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe misses with the combination. #T1##CL2#
Persley gets tackled into the cage by Nucombe. Nucombe maintains the clinch.
Nucombe lands a right hand.
Persley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nucombe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Persley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Persley misses with a body punch.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Persley is looking to control Nucombe's arms but Nucombe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Persley has his back to the cage.
Persley misses with a body punch.
A short left from Nucombe.
Persley wants to take the fight to the mat but Nucombe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Persley lands a body shot.
A short right from Nucombe.
Persley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Persley fails to land.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persley throws a head punch that misses.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Nucombe avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Nucombe tries a body shot but Persley blocks it.
Nucombe misses with some punches.
Nucombe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Persley avoiding damage as Nucombe throws knees to the body.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe scores with a shoulder strike.
Persley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nucombe fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Persley misses with a straight right.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Persley shakes him off and moves away.
Persley swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
Persley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Persley . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Nucombe moves out of range as Persley strikes.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Persley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nucombe doesn't manage to clinch there - Persley circles away.
Persley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Persley throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nucombe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Persley .
Persley looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
Persley shoots in and drives through. Nucombe sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Persley .
Persley keeps the fight on the outside.
Persley walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Persley has been working on his balance at Gizmo's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nucombe.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Persley swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
A combination from Nucombe does no damage.
Persley slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nucombe jabs at Persley 's body.
Persley connects with a body shot.
Neil Nucombe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe tries to clinch
and Persley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nucombe thinking.
Persley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from Nucombe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Persley missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Nucombe finds it's target.
Persley thuds his right hand into Nucombe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nucombe tests Persley 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Demetrius Persley 's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Persley misses with a few strikes there.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Persley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Persley misses with an uppercut.
Persley swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
And Persley counters with a quick kick to the body but Nucombe blocks it.
Persley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nucombe throws out the jab.
Nucombe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nucombe throws a looping overhand right but Persley ducks down to avoid it.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Persley throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Nucombe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nucombe works Persley 's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Persley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley lands a glancing blow to the side of Nucombe's 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!
Persley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Persley 's shoulder, as Persley tries to avoid the shot.
Persley misses with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Persley misses with an uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Persley moves out of range.
Persley feinted with a counter takedown.
Donk. Nucombe catches Persley right on the button with a cross.
Nucombe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Nucombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Persley misses the target.
Nucombe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Persley lands with a nice body punch.
Persley throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Persley lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe slips under a jab from Persley .
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persley .#T4#
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Persley slips the punch.
Persley punishes Nucombe's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Persley misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Persley moved out of range.
It looked like Persley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nucombe.
Nucombe jabs Persley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that Persley avoids nicely.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Persley counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nucombe misses with a body shot.
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe moves out of range of the body kick from Persley .
A big right from Persley misses.
Persley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a right hand to the body.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Persley is just out of range.
Nucombe cracks Persley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Persley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Persley counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Persley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nucombe misses with a double jab.
Persley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Persley avoids the punch easily.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Persley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Persley is looking for a counter combo.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nucombe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Persley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nucombe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nucombe.#CUT2#
Demetrius Persley 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nucombe throws a right hand that Persley ducks under and follows up with a left that Persley also avoids with ease.
Nucombe scores with a sloppy right hand. Persley should have avoided that one.
Nucombe lunges at Persley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Persley 's hand.
Persley avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley . #T2#
Persley throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Persley rather than just go for the knockout.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Persley manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nucombe swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Persley .
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Nucombe finds it's way through Persley 's defenses.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Persley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nucombe tries to move into range but Persley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persley . Nucombe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Persley misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Persley gets tackled into the cage by Nucombe. Nucombe maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nucombe. #T4#
Nucombe lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Persley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nucombe.
Persley has Nucombe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nucombe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Persley tries to work over Nucombe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nucombe lands a left hand.
Nucombe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persley 's elbow.
Good body shot from Nucombe.
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!
Persley misses with some punches.
Neil Nucombe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucombe gets through Persley 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nucombe looking to throw knees to the head but Persley is blocking nicely.
Nucombe works on Persley 's body with a couple of short punches.
Nucombe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nucombe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Persley 's hands.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Persley moves away.
Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persley .
Persley misses with a body shot.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Persley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Persley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Persley misses with a kick to the body.
Nucombe swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nucombe counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Persley blocks a jab.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice jab there from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nucombe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Persley ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe missing with a left hand there. Persley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Persley throws a body punch but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Persley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persley .#T2#
Persley throws a series of punches but Nucombe avoids them all with ease.
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Persley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Persley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe scores with a jab. Persley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Nucombe. That snapped Persley 's head back.
Persley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persley lunges at Nucombe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nucombe's hand. #T3#
Persley scores with a one two! Nucombe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nucombe lands a nice shot that snaps Persley 's head back. #CUT2#
Jeez, Demetrius Persley 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Persley .
Nucombe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nucombe takes a swing at Persley 's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Persley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Nucombe coming out on top.
Nucombe throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nucombe misses with a two punch combination.
Persley tries to counter with a takedown but Nucombe is quick to defend against it.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Persley swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe unleashes a big counter combination but Persley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Persley misses the body punch
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Persley and move into the clinch position.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Persley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nucombe throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
Persley misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Nucombe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R5#
Nucombe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Persley scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a few strikes there.
Persley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Persley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nucombe pinned against the cage. Nucombe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nucombe cracks a nice hook into Persley 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Persley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Persley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Nucombe throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Persley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Persley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Nucombe misses the target.
Persley throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Demetrius Persley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Persley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nucombe's hands.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nucombe scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nucombe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe tries to counter with a clinch but Persley shakes him off and moves away.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Persley slips a jab from Nucombe.
Persley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Persley misses with a hook.
Nucombe scores with a jab.#T3#
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe wants to clinch up but Persley keeps it at a distance.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
Persley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
Persley misses with a jab to the body
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley staying out of range there.
Persley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nucombe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Persley misses with an uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Persley thinking.
Nice body punch from Nucombe.
Nucombe tries to bum rush Persley with a series of wild strikes but Persley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Persley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Nucombe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nucombe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley throws a shot to the body.
Persley misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley scores with a nice right hand.
Neil Nucombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nucombe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Persley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Persley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Nucombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nucombe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TIT 21 - Battock v Bell
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
Osiris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nucombe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nucombe misses with a two punch combination.
Osiris misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Osiris misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Nucombe counters by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osiris backwards.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osiris tries to pull guard but Nucombe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nucombe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nucombe lands a knee to the head.
Nucombe pushes Osiris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Nucombe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Osiris is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Nucombe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Osiris is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nucombe working the clinch nicely. Osiris is working for position but Nucombe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Osiris crumples up against the cage and Nucombe lands two more shots before the ref can save Osiris! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Neil Nucombe!
A relieved looking Neil Nucombe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GH4: Kromog vs Snow
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Sells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sells throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sells swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe cracks Sells with an open hand slap.
Sells connects with a crisp jab.
Nucombe scores with a decent looking hook.
Sells loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sells.
Sells throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Nucombe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nucombe gets through Sells's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sells tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.
Sells is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Sells.
Sells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sells lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Sells is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Sells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Sells tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.
Nucombe digs a right hand into Sells's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sells's gas tank.
Nucombe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sells tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe dips a shoulder and cracks Sells with a mighty uppercut! Sells falls back against the cage and Nucombe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sells is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nucombe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GH2: Snow vs Acid
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Berg moved out of range.
Berg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucombe defends well and Berg ends up having to push Nucombe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Berg.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nucombe avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe catches Berg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Nucombe as he connects with a hook.
Nucombe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Berg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nucombe defends well and Berg ends up having to push Nucombe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nucombe tests Berg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berg shoots for a takedown but Nucombe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Nucombe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Nucombe as Berg shoots in.
Berg slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Berg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Nucombe drops Berg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Berg looks back up at him and smiles so Nucombe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Berg is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berg closes the distance and clinches up with Nucombe, looking for a takedown. Berg pushes Nucombe against the cage but Nucombe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berg gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nucombe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Berg is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
Neil Nucombe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Quark's logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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