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Event:
SyFi 69
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Nerve throws a right hand that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Nerve.
Por Pramuk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nerve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Por Pramuk counters with an inside leg kick.
Nerve misses with a body shot
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Por Pramuk.
Nerve misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve looks to land a combination but Por Pramuk avoids it well.
Por Pramuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nerve swings for the body but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
Nerve really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Por Pramuk throws an overhand right that lands on Nerve's shoulder, as Nerve tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Por Pramuk counters with a two punch combo.
Nerve throws a right hand that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Por Pramuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerve throws out the jab.
Por Pramuk is looking for the big counter here.
Por Pramuk avoids a kick to the body.
And Por Pramuk responds with a good body kick, but Nerve manages to step out the way in time.
Nerve throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Por Pramuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Nerve throws an overhand right that lands on Por Pramuk's shoulder, as Por Pramuk tries to avoid the shot.
Nerve misses with a hook to the body
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nerve.
Nerve throws a nice looking combination but Por Pramuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Por Pramuk thinks about the counter body kick.
Nerve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Por Pramuk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Nerve looks for the body kick but Por Pramuk saw that one coming.
Nerve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nerve misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Por Pramuk blocks a jab.
Por Pramuk moves forwards but Nerve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nerve throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Por Pramuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nerve throws a shot to the body.
Nerve is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Por Pramuk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Por Pramuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nerve takes a step back to recover.
Por Pramuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Nerve misses
and Por Pramuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Nerve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Por Pramuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Por Pramuk throws a counter combo.
Nerve falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nerve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Por Pramuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Por Pramuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Nerve misses the target.
Por Pramuk staying out of range there.
Nerve misses with an uppercut. Por Pramuk saw that one coming.
Por Pramuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nerve with a body shot.
Nerve misses with a body kick.
Por Pramuk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Por Pramuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Por Pramuk throws the left hand but Nerve avoids the punch easily.
Nerve misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nerve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Por Pramuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Por Pramuk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nerve takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nerve throws a right hand that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Por Pramuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nerve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.#CL#
Nerve drives through and clinches with Por Pramuk against the cage.
Por Pramuk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Por Pramuk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Por Pramuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nerve has double underhooks.
Por Pramuk is trying to break the clinch but Nerve has him pressed against the cage.
Nerve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Por Pramuk's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dieselnoi Por Pramuk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nerve misses with a body shot
and Por Pramuk counters with a two punch combo.
Nerve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Por Pramuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Por Pramuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nerve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Por Pramuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Por Pramuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nerve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pinched Nerve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nerve misses with a double jab
and Por Pramuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nerve misses with a body punch
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nerve's knee momentarily.
Por Pramuk misses with a combination
and Nerve counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Nerve misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nerve misses with a jab to the body
and Por Pramuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nerve misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nerve looks to clinch
and Por Pramuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nerve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Por Pramuk dodges the punch combination from Nerve.
Nerve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Por Pramuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nerve throws a sloppy body shot
and Por Pramuk counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Nerve clinches with his opponent.
#T2##BC2#
Por Pramuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nerve misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerve throws a lazy head kick
and Por Pramuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nerve looks to clinch
and Por Pramuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nerve throws a leg kick
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
Nerve misses with a shot to the body
enabling Por Pramuk to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Nerve misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice body kick.
Nerve looks to clinch
and Por Pramuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nerve misses the body punch
and Por Pramuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nerve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nerve misses with a body shot
letting Por Pramuk counter with a right hand. #T3#
Nerve throws an off balance right hand
and Por Pramuk counters with a left to the body.
Por Pramuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Por Pramuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nerve throws a poor cross that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nerve thinking.
Nerve throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk checks it.
Nerve misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nerve.
Nerve throws a head kick that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a right hand to the body.
Nerve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nerve 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.#T4#
Nerve checks a leg kick nicely.
Por Pramuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nerve.
Por Pramuk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Nerve.
Nerve throws a combination that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Por Pramuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Nerve misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nerve throws a head kick that misses.
Por Pramuk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nerve with a body shot.
Nerve misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk 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#
Nerve throws a combination that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
Nerve punishes Por Pramuk's body with a nice straight punch.
Nerve misses with an uppercut
and Nerve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nerve misses with a jab to the body
and Por Pramuk counters with a body kick that stops Nerve in his tracks momentarily.
Nerve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Por Pramuk slips a jab from Nerve.
Por Pramuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nerve misses with a jab to the body
and Por Pramuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve misses with a series of wild punches.
Nerve misses the body punch
and Por Pramuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nerve throws an off balance right hand
enabling Por Pramuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Nerve misses the body punch
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Por Pramuk - just one landing.
A punch combination from Nerve misses.
Por Pramuk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nerve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Por Pramuk.
Nerve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Por Pramuk unleashes a big counter combination but Nerve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nerve tries to clinch
and Por Pramuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Nerve. Those never looked like landing.
Nerve throws a sloppy head kick
letting Por Pramuk counter with a right hand.
Nerve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Nerve throws a series of punches but Por Pramuk avoids them all with ease.
Pinched Nerve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
Por Pramuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nerve misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nerve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nerve throws a sloppy body shot
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
Por Pramuk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nerve.
Por Pramuk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nerve misses with a double jab
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nerve takes a swing at Por Pramuk's ribcage but misses.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Nerve strikes.
Nerve misses with a double jab
and Por Pramuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nerve misses with a body shot
and Por Pramuk counters with a three punch combo that has Nerve backing up. Nerve nods at Por Pramuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Nerve misses with a wild combination.
Por Pramuk unleashes a big counter combination but Nerve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Nerve scores with a decent looking hook.
Nerve moves forwards but Por Pramuk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nerve throws a poor cross that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nerve throws a push kick but Por Pramuk slaps the foot to one side.
Por Pramuk throws a big counter head kick but Nerve avoids it with no problem.
Nerve misses with a right hand
and Por Pramuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nerve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nerve throws out a leg kick but Por Pramuk moves out of range and Nerve only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Por Pramuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Por Pramuk 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am back! Thank you, my fans! '.
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Event:
SyFi 60
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Nerve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nerve tries to land knees in the clinch but Joe avoids the damage to the body.
Joe scores with a hook to the body.
Joe tries to break free but Nerve pushes him back against the cage.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nerve has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe is trying to break free.
Joe working aggressively here.
Joe is looking to control Nerve's arms but Nerve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joe has his back to the cage.
Nerve with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe wants to get back to striking at distance but Nerve won't allow it.
Nerve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nerve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.
Joe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Nerve is controlling him.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Nerve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nerve changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Nerve doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Joe blocks a jab.
Joe is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Nerve clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Nerve has Joe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinched Nerve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nerve.
Nerve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nerve drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nerve takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe lunges at Nerve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nerve's hand.
Nerve ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
A little jabbing left from Nerve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nerve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nerve.
#CL2#
Nerve closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the cage.
Joe throws a head punch that misses.
Joe is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nerve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Nerve manages to break the clinch.
Nerve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe scores 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!
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Nerve is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe avoids the head kick by Nerve.
Nerve throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nerve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nerve misses the body punch
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Nerve throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a left to the body.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Joe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joe digs a good body shot into Nerve's ribs.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Joe checks a leg kick.
It looked like Joe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nerve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe throws a good cross that connects.
Joe scores with a nice strike.
Nerve slips under a jab from Joe.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nerve.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Nerve moves away and avoids it.
Joe misses with a wild combination.
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
A punch combination from Nerve misses.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Nerve.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nerve is just out of range.
Nerve throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerve.
Joe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joe jabs Nerve right on the nose. Nerve blinks but takes it well.
Nerve tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
Nerve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nerve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nerve takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nerve has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Nerve breaks from the clinch.
Nerve misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nerve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Nerve attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe misses with a punch on the inside.
Joe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Nerve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nerve.
Joe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nerve can do to turn this around?
Nerve swinging wildly here.
Joe misses with a looping right.#T1#
Nerve throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nerve misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nerve throws out a leg kick but Joe moves out of range and Nerve only half commits.
Nerve tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Nerve slips the punch.
Joe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nerve.
Glass Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe stuns Nerve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Joe misses the jab.#CL2#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Nerve. Nerve maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Joe fails to land.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Nerve just leaning against Joe, taking a breather.
Joe wants to get back to striking at distance but Nerve won't allow it.
#BC2#
Nerve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe digs a good hook to Nerve's body.
Nerve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Nerve throws a leg kick
and Joe counters with a series of strikes. Nerve will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Nerve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nerve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joe rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Nerve rushes Joe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nerve prevents Joe from breaking the clinch.
Joe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joe tries a body shot but Nerve blocks it.
Glass Joe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe tries to break the clinch but Nerve is controlling the position.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Nerve controls his hands.
Nerve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joe's efforts to push away.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe is looking to break free of the clinch but Nerve has double underhooks.
Nerve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nerve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Nerve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nerve darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.
Nerve wants to take the fight to the mat but Joe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joe gets underhooks to prevent Nerve's takedown attempt.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinched Nerve.
Nerve pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nerve is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joe to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Nerve ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nerve no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joe controlling from the top position.
Nerve is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea. #T4##ES2#
Nerve wriggles free and stands up.
Nerve tries to clinch but Joe moves away
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
Nerve misses with a wild body shot.
Nerve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nerve tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Nerve misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Nerve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nerve darts in trying to clinch
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nerve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
Nerve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nerves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Nerve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerve.
Joe connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Joe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nerves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nerve. #CL2#
Joe gets tackled into the cage by Nerve. Nerve maintains the clinch.
Nerve is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nerve stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nerve swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe lands a jab to the nose.
Nerve tries to clinch up.
Joe scores with a jab. Nerve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nerve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joe counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Nerve is rocked!#T2#
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nerve is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?
Nerve tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Nerve does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Nerve.
Good work by Joe as he checks the leg kick.
Nerve seems to have recovered his senses.
Joe misses with the combination.
Nerve is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe misses with a double jab.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Nerve lands a right hook to the body.
Nerve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.#CL2#
Nerve darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.
Joe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
Pinched Nerve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nerve has him pressed against the cage.
Joe is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nerve goes for a takedown in the clinch but Joe prevents it.
Nerve blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Nerve pulls Joe into guard.
Nerve wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
Nerve controls Joe momentarily but Joe frees himself. #T4#
Nerve wants to stand up but Joe is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Nerve is retaining full guard.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nerve wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
An out of breath Glass Joe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SyFi 48
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nerve sprawls well. Nerve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Kishimoto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nerve is trying to defend but Kishimoto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Nerve is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Nerve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kishimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kishimoto trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kishimoto 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.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying to work for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
#SUB#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerve is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kishimoto lands a nice short elbow.
Kishimoto is pressing down on Nerve's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nerve is holding on for now.
Nerve has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kishimoto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Kishimoto.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Nerve felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nerve controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a kimura but Nerve is defending it quite comfortably.
Nerve keeping control of the position.
Kishimoto is thwarting Nerve's attempts to control the position.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerve is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold.
Nerve keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kishimoto is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nerve defends it well.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto postures up.
#SUB#
Kishimoto seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerve is trying to maintain the position but Kishimoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Nerve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kishimoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Kishimoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Kishimoto attempts a counter takedown but Nerve avoids it well and moves away.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nerve as he jumps to the side.
Kishimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nerve throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Kishimoto counters with a takedown into side control.
Nerve can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerve is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kishimoto is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve prevents Kishimoto from moving into mount. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nerve has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Kishimoto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kishimoto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Kishimoto trying to control the position but Nerve is working away.
Nerve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kishimoto working away.#SUB#
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nerve struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kishimoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.
An elbow from Kishimoto crashes against the mat.
Nerve has one of Kishimoto's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kishimoto in side control, throwing shots but Nerve defends. #SUB#
Kishimoto tries for a kimura but Nerve is defending well.
Nerve wants to control but Kishimoto postures up.
Kishimoto throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Kishimoto swings around for an armbar but Nerve sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kishimoto's guard.
Kishimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nerve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Nerve wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Nerve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kishimoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nerve trying to control but Kishimoto is working from the bottom.
Nerve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kishimoto working for a triangle but Nerve defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a triangle but Nerve pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kishimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Nerve wants to control from the top but Kishimoto keeps moving.
Nerve is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Nerve is posturing up here but Kishimoto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nerve tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nerve has to tap! Slick submission there by Kishimoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daichi Kishimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 37
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Nerve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nerve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
A left lands for Nerve.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Nerve sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nerve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Nerve throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nerve blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Nerve ducks down to avoid it.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nerve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa is looking to counter the offense by Nerve and move into the clinch.
Nerve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Nerve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nerve throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nerve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerve keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nerve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Barbosa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nerve keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nerve moves out of range.
Nerve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Nerve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinched Nerve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Nerve.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nerve misses with a right hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Nerve's ribs.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nerve moves out of range.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Nerve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nerve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nerve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nerve misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nerve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Nerve is having none of it.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nerve.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nerve misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Nerve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nerve back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nerve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nerve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nerve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Nerve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nerve scrambles back to his feet.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Nerve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nerve missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Nerve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerve.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Nerve takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Nerve connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Nerve moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pinched Nerve will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Nerve stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Nerve's leg but Nerve calmly moves out of range.
Nerve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Nerve moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nerve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nerve loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Nerve ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Nerve.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Nerve.
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nerve swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nerve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nerve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Barbosa tries to counter by clinching up but Nerve breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Nerve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nerve manages to avoid it.
Nerve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nerve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Nerve.
A jab from Nerve finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nerve's hands.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Nerve.
Barbosa defending well as Nerve loads up on a big left hand.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Nerve.
Good exchange - Nerve coming out on top.#T2#
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nerve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Nerve 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up with Nerve and pushes him back against the cage.
Nerve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Nerve has the dominant position.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Nerve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Nerve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nerve.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nerve to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nerve lands with a left to the head.
Nerve digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Nerve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nerve walks away with a smile on his face. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nerve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nerve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa closes the distance but Nerve moves to the side
and Nerve counters with a stiff right hand.
Nerve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nerve misses with a wild body shot.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Nerve misses with a looping right.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Nerve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Nerve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Nerve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nerve counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Barbosa backs off Nerve throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Nerve.
Nerve avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nerve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nerve circles away.
Barbosa takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
Nerve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
A swing and a miss from Nerve.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Nerve circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinched Nerve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Nerve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nerve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nerve circles away.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerve scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
Nerve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nerve takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nerve moves out of range of the strikes.
Nerve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a jab from Nerve.
Pinched Nerve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Nerve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nerve blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nerve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Nerve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Nerve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerve throws out the jab.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Nerve.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinched Nerve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Nerve.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerve misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Nerve circles away.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nerve swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nerve.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nerve misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Nerve misses the target.
Nerve throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nerve! But no joy.
Nerve misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Nerve throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#T3#
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Nerve takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Nerve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nerve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Nerve saw that one coming.
Nerve blocks a jab.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Nerve.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Nerve.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nerve.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Nerve pushes him off.
Nerve blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nerve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Nerve.
Nerve takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Nerve misses.
Nerve avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Donk. Nerve catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Nerve misses.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Nerve looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinched Nerve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nerve 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinched Nerve!
A victorious Pinched Nerve thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SyFi 28
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Nerve looks to throw the jab but Gal is out of range.
Nerve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Nerve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gal misses with a left hand
and Nerve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nerve misses with a straight right.
Gal throws out a counter right but Nerve avoids it with no problem.
Nerve tries to land a front kick but Gal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gal defending well as Nerve loads up on a big left hand.
Nerve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nerve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gal misses with a body shot
enabling Nerve to counter with a crisp jab.
Gal moves out of range of the body kick.
Gal throws the left hand but Nerve avoids the punch easily.
Gal's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nerve looks to land a left hand but Gal moved out of range nicely.
Gal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nerve tries to score with a low kick but Gal moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Gal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nerve moves away.
Nerve connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gal throws a shot from downtown. Nerve moves away and avoids it.
Nerve looks to land a left hand but Gal moved out of range nicely.
Nerve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Gal throws a series of punches but Nerve moves out of range.
Gal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nerve.
The fighters circling - Nerve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gal throws a series of punches but Nerve avoids them all with ease.
Nerve blocks a jab.
Nerve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gal misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Nerve misses its target.
Nerve throws a sloppy body shot
and Gal counters with a nice uppercut.
Gal throws a hook to the side of Nerve's head but Nerve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nerve scores with a jab. Gal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nerve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gal.
Nerve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nerve moves out of range as Gal strikes.
Gal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nerve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gal.
Gal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nerve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nerve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gal.
Gal 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.
Gal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nerve is looking to counter punch.
Gal throws a hook but Nerve avoids it easily.
Nerve connects with a right hand. Gal shakes it off.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gal counters with a nice body shot.
Gal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nerve.
Nerve misses with a wild body shot.
Gal misses with a body shot.
Gal checks the leg kick.
Gal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Gal.
Gal misses the shot to the body.
Nerve throws out a loose jab but Gal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gal lands a right hook to the body.
Nerve blocks a jab.#T3#
Nerve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gal.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gal.
Nerve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gal.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
Nerve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nerve misses the target.
Nerve slips under a jab from Gal.
Gal misses with a hook.
Gal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nerve lands a nice shot to the body.
Nerve ducks under a wild hook from Gal.
Nerve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nerve ducks right into an uppercut from Gal.
Gal takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
Nerve moves out of range as Gal strikes.
Nerve slips under a jab.
Nerve ducks under a wild hook from Gal.
Gal ducks under a wild hook from Nerve.
Gal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nerve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Nerve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gal looks to land a left hand but Nerve moved out of range nicely.
Nerve swings for the body but Gal moves out of range.
Gal misses the shot to the body.
Nerve is looking to counter punch.
Nerve jabs at Gal's body.
Nerve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gal.
Gal throws an overhand right that lands on Nerve's shoulder, as Nerve tries to avoid the shot.
Gal walks into a stiff left hand from Nerve.
Gal throws a poor cross that misses
and Nerve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gal.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Gal.
Gal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Nerve moves out of range as Gal strikes.
Nerve misses with an uppercut. Gal saw that one coming.
Nerve throws a body punch but Gal moves out of range.
No joy there for Gal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve throws an overhand right that lands on Gal's shoulder, as Gal tries to avoid the shot.
Gal avoids the body shot from Nerve.
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 Pinched Nerve will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nerve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gal.
Nerve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nerve cracks Gal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nerve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gal on the side of the head.
Nerve throws a lazy uppercut
and Gal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinched Nerve is winning the standup battle so far.
Nerve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nerve loads up on a big right hand but Gal slips the punch.
Nerve throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gal to counter with a crisp jab.
Gal scores with a nice right hand.
Nerve throws a hook but Gal avoids it easily.
Gal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nerve doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gal throws a jab when Nerve was well out of range.
Nerve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Nerve catches Gal right on the button with a cross.
Gal lands a jab to the head.
Nerve lands a nice hook to Gal's body. Gal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nerve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerve.
Gal ducks under a wild hook from Nerve.#T1#
Nerve slips a straight right by Gal.
Nerve blocks a jab.
Nerve takes a swing at Gal's ribcage but misses.
Nerve connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gal's hands.
Gal misses with a double jab.
Nerve misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nerve. Beautiful body shot.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Gal.
Gal throws a body shot but no joy.
Gal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nerve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gal misses with a right hand
and Nerve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nerve manages to avoid it.
Gal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nerve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gal. #T2#
Gal misses the jab.
Gal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gal looks to throw the jab but Nerve is out of range.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Gal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gal takes one on the button.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Nerve jabs Gal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nerve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nerve looks to land a combination but Gal avoids it well.
Nerve lands a jab to Gal's midsection.
Nerve misses with a straight right.
Gal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gal slips under a jab.
Gal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gal slips under a jab from Nerve.
Gal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nerve misses with an uppercut
and Gal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Gal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nerve's head backwards.
Gal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gal throws a right and a left that Nerve avoids nicely.
Gal misses with a combination
and Nerve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nerve takes a swing at Gal's ribcage but misses.
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gal.
Gal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nerve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerve.
It seemed like Gal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gal works Nerve's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Gal misses.
Nerve takes a swing at Gal's ribcage but misses.
Nerve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gal throws out the jab.
Gal throws a lazy right hand but Nerve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gal misses with a series of wild punches.
Nerve dodges the punch combination from Gal.
It looked like Nerve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Gal moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nerve misses with a looping right.
Gal moves out of range as Nerve strikes.
Gal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nerve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Gal misses.
Gal dodges the punch combination from Nerve.
No joy there for Gal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gal missing with a left hand there. Nerve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nerve to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Gal does no damage.
Nerve throws a low kick but Gal moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gal throws a hook but Nerve avoids it easily.
Gal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but My Gal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nerve with a hook.
Gal's corner calls for a 1-2. Gal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Nerve misses.
Gal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nerve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nerve swings widly with a right hand
and Gal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nerve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gal lunges at Nerve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nerve's hand.
Nerve lands a jab to the head.
Nerve slips under a jab from Gal.
Nerve swings for the body but Gal moves out of range.
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gal.
Gal moves out of range of the body kick.
Gal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gal throws a jab but it's blocked by Nerve.
Nerve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Gal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nerve.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nerve, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Gal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Gal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nerve takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gal moves out of range of the strikes.
Gal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
Nerve throws an overhand right that lands on Gal's shoulder, as Gal tries to avoid the shot.
Gal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Nerve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Gal misses.
Nerve misses with a straight right.
Gal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gal misses with a looping right.
Gal staying out of range there.
Nerve loads up on a big right hand but Gal slips the punch.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Jab by Gal.
Gal tests Nerve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gal moves out of range as Nerve strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gal! But no joy.#T2#
A big right from Nerve misses.
Gal misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Gal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gal throws the left hand but Nerve avoids the punch easily.
Nerve slips a jab from Gal.
Gal misses with a straight left.
Nerve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nerve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nerve throws a body punch but Gal moves out of range.
Gal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nerve.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Gal.
Gal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nerve swings for the body but Gal moves out of range.
It seemed like Gal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nerve misses with an uppercut. Gal saw that one coming.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Gal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gal throws a shot from downtown. Nerve moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Nerve misses with a straight right.
Gal misses with a hook. Nerve ducked under it nicely.
Nerve moves out of range as Gal strikes.
Nerve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nerve throws a hook but Gal blocks it.
Gal slips under a jab.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
Nerve throws a jab when Gal was well out of range.
Nerve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve misses with an uppercut.
Gal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nerve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Nerve misses.
Gal digs a good body shot into Nerve's ribs.
Gal slips under a jab from Nerve.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Gal.
#T4#
Gal connects with a right hand. Nerve shakes it off.
Nerve throws a nice looking combination but Gal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gal! But no joy.
Gal throws a jab but it's blocked by Nerve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gal misses the jab.
Gal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Gal moves away and avoids it.
Gal misses with a straight right.
Gal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Gal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nerve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerve.
Nerve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Gal misses.
Nerve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Gal.
A jab from Nerve misses.
Gal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Pinched Nerve.
Well Nerve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pinched Nerve!
A very excited looking Pinched Nerve 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.
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SyFi 20
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Nerve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kubota doesn't seem bothered though.
Nerve connects with a body shot that sends Kubota's belly button to the back.
Nerve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Nerve misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota closes the distance and clinches up with Nerve, looking for a takedown. Kubota pushes Nerve against the cage but Nerve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nerve catches Kubota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubota works over Nerve's head and body with a nice combination.
Kubota takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kubota takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve scores with a nice head shot.
Kubota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Kubota gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nerve.
Kubota swinging wildly here.
Nerve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Nerve lands with an overhand left.
Nerve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nerve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kubota had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nerve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota shoots in but no luck this time.
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been hearing reports that Kubota has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Nerve's shoulder, as Nerve tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nerve does it's job there.
Nerve scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubota is defended easily by Nerve.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubota throws a right and a left that Nerve avoids nicely.
Kubota shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nerve eats them both and turns towards Kubota to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nerve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota has a takedown stuffed.
Pinched Nerve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubota or perhaps it was just good defense by Nerve, which made it look bad.
Kubota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nerve lands with a shot to the body.
Kubota walks into a left hand.
Nerve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kubota in his tracks.
Kubota connects with a high kick.
Nerve lands with a good body shot.
Kubota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kubota shoots in for a takedown but Nerve shows good takedown defense.
Kubota is breathing heavily.
Nerve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubota dives in for a single leg takedown but Nerve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Nerve moves into the clinch.
Nerve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nerve lands a nice uppercut.
Nerve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nerve lands an uppercut.
Nerve stops a takedown attempt from Kubota.
#T3#
Nerve lands a shoulder strike.
Kubota is trying to drag Nerve to the mat but Nerve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nerve lands a hook that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Nerve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kubota is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nerve is defending well.
Nerve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Nerve.
Kubota tries to score a body lock takedown but Nerve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Nerve.
Nerve lands with a light punch inside.
Kubota dodges an elbow strike from Nerve.
Nerve prevents Kubota from breaking the clinch.
Nerve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nerve has him pressed against the cage.
Nerve is pushing Kubota up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Kubota has clasped his hands together around Nerve's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Nerve can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerve keeping his opponent close.
Nerve wants to control but Kubota postures up.
Kubota in the domination position with Nerve hanging on.
Kubota trying to control the action but Nerve is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kubota working away.
Nerve holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinched Nerve 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#
Nerve with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kubota.
Nerve is trying to control Kubota's posture but Kubota avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nerve tries to buck Kubota off but Kubota is having none of it.
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.
Kubota throwing strikes but Nerve manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kyoji Kubota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kubota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kubota seems a little lost for a moment, as Nerve dominates the positioning.
Kubota tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kubota's face as Nerve controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Nerve 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.
Kubota holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kubota can't do much from the bottom here.
Nerve blocks the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota is being controlled here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kubota.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nerve struggling a bit here.
Nerve holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kubota connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nerve some visible discomfort.
Kubota wants to control but Nerve is keeping him busy.
Nerve tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kubota wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nerve's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nerve gets back to half guard.
Nerve is positioning himself well to prevent Kubota advancing to mount. #T4##SUB#
Kubota looking for a submission but Nerve manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Nerve seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Kyoji Kubota will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nerve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyoji Kubota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
Kubota appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kubota scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kubota is keen to just control but Nerve is a slippery customer.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Kubota throwing shots but Nerve is blocking nicely.
Kubota prevents Nerve from improving his position.
Kubota tries to pass to full mount but Nerve defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve is doing well to control the position and prevent Kubota from advancing to side control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nerve.#T1##SUB#
Kubota is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nerve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kubota.
Kubota is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kubota working Nerve over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Kubota throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kubota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nerve defending well though.
Nerve keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kubota wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nerve keeps working.
Nerve controlling the position for now.
Nerve's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nerve lands with an overhand left.#T3##CL2#
Nerve clinches with his opponent.
Nerve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nerve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kubota tries to score a body lock takedown but Nerve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nerve lands a right hand.
Nerve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kubota looking for a takedown.
Nerve lands with a short shot to the head.
Nerve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nerve prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Kubota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kubota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kubota wants to take the fight to the mat but Nerve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nerve tries a knee to the head but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nerve is defending well.
Nerve lands a nice shot to the body.
Nerve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kubota has Nerve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nerve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nerve. #T4#
Nerve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Nerve.
Nerve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nerve in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nerve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Nerve stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nerve.
Nerve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nerve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kubota wants a takedown.
Kubota goes for a takedown attempt but Nerve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nerve lands a body shot.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota moves forwards but Nerve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nerve scores with a decent looking hook.
Nerve thuds a left hand into Kubota's body.
Nerve lands with a straight right. Kubota didn't see that one coming.
Nerve moves out of range of the body kick from Kubota.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinched Nerve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nerve has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinched Nerve!
During a confident post fight interview, Pinched Nerve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kyoji Kubota spoke after the fight, saying 'Pinched-kun wa doumo arigatou gozaimasu! Ganbatte!'.
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Event:
NJMMA #29: Embalmer v Hansen
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Bebe takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
Nerve avoids a kick to the body.
Nerve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bebe misses with a hook.
Nerve moves out of range as Bebe strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nerve.
Bebe drops his hands momentarily and Nerve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nerve 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.
Donk. Nerve catches Bebe right on the button with a cross.
Nerve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nerve throws a jab when Bebe was well out of range.
Nerve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bebe in his tracks.
Nerve scores with a hook to the body. Bebe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bebe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nerve's guard.
Bebe advances to half guard.
Nerve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Bebe trying to pass the guard but Nerve defending well. #SUB2#
Bebe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerve is just riding it out for now. Bebe eventually gives up the hold.
Nerve is trying to maintain the position but Bebe is very close to passing his half guard.
Bebe prevents Nerve from improving his position.
Nerve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nerve tries to get out of the position.
Nerve is doing well to control the position and prevent Bebe from advancing to side control.
Nerve trying to control but Bebe postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nerve wants to get back to full guard.
Nerve has hold of Bebe's hands but Bebe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bebe thows a huge punch but Nerve dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Bebe.
Nerve tries to get to full guard but Bebe has control of the leg.
Bebe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bebe thows a huge punch but Nerve dodges it nicely.
Nerve is trying to control but can't.
Bebe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nerve is looking to control Bebe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nerve avoid being mounted?#T3#
Nerve has hold of Bebe's hands but Bebe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nerve won't allow Bebe to pass to mount.
Nerve desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Bebe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nerve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bebe.
Nerve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bebe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bebe trying to control the action but Nerve is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nerve is controlling Bebe's trapped leg to prevent Bebe from advancing to side control.
Bebe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nerve defending well though. #SUB2#
Bebe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been informed that Bebe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bebe trying to control the action but Nerve is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nerve is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Bebe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Nerve as he connects with a hook.
Nerve misses with an uppercut.
Bebe with the counter takedown but Nerve avoids it easily.
Bebe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nerve cracks Bebe with an open hand slap.
Bebe avoids the body shot from Nerve.
Bebe throws a leg kick but Nerve checks it.
Bebe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nerve.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Bebe counters with a shoot takedown. Nerve fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe throws a big right hand that misses.
Nerve is adopting a defensive guard.
Nerve looking to control.
#T1#
Nerve keeping moving, preventing Bebe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nerve working for a triangle but Bebe defends it easily.
Nerve keeping moving, preventing Bebe from controlling successfully.
Bebe pushes down on Nerve's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bebe is looking to advance position but Nerve won't allow it.
Nerve trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerve wants to control the action here but instead Bebe manages to pass to full mount!
Nerve tries to lock up and control but Bebe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Bebe trying to control but Nerve is having none of it.
Bebe unloading with bombs!
Bebe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nerve gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bebe seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.
Nerve trying to control from the bottom.
Bebe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bebe connects with a nice short shot to Nerve's temple.
Nerve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nerve is trying to control but can't.
Bebe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nerve controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bebe working Nerve over with strikes.
Bebe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bebe is trying to control. Nerve wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Nerve'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.
Nerve wants to control but Bebe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerve keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nerve is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bebe working over Nerve with some ground and pound. Nerve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nerve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bebe.
Bebe is nestled in close to Nerve, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nerve is concentrating on defense, preventing Bebe from advancing position.
Bebe is thwarting Nerve's attempts to control the position.
Bebe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Bebe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bebe controlling the action here.
Nerve is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bebe scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bebe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bebe 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Bebe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerve lands with a nice body punch.
Nerve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bebe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bebe's head backwards.
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bebe manages to avoid it.
Bebe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nerve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Nerve does it's job there.
Bebe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Nerve.
Nerve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bebe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Bebe feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Nerve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve staying out of range there.
Nerve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Bebe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bebe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerve moves out of range of the leg kick from Bebe.
It looked like Nerve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nerve slaps away a takedown attempt from Bebe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nerve lands an overhand right.
Nerve tries to clinch there but Bebe circles away.
Bebe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nerve works Bebe's body with a nice hook.
Nerve moves in looking to clinch but Bebe pushes him off.
Bebe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Nerve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bebe throws out the jab.
Nerve with a nice cross.
Nerve looks to land a right hand but Bebe moved out of range.
Pinched Nerve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nerve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nerve scores with a shot to the body.
Pinched Nerve is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bebe.
A jab from Nerve misses.
Nerve looks to land a left hand but Bebe moved out of range nicely.
Bebe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Nerve.
Nerve dips to his left and cracks Bebe with an uppercut!
Bebe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nerve moves away.
Bebe throws a hook but Nerve avoids it easily.
Nerve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nerve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nerve throws an overhand right that lands on Bebe's shoulder, as Bebe tries to avoid the shot.
Bebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nerve.
Nerve throws out a powerful jab.
Nerve with a jab.#CL#
Bebe tries to keep at a distance but Nerve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nerve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Bebe is rocked!
Nerve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bebe.
Bebe is trying to stall.
Bebe is looking to control Nerve's arms but Nerve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bebe has his back to the cage.
Nerve will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bebe up against the cage.
Bebe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nerve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bebe.
Robert Bebe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nerve lands a nice uppercut.
Nerve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bebe backwards.
Bebe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nerve stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve misses with a punch to the body.
Nerve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nerve on the inside.
Bebe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nerve finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Nerve fails to land.
Nerve pushes Bebe against the cage. Nerve is working some dirty boxing. Nerve pushes off with a quick right hook! Bebe goes down! Bebe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nerve moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinched Nerve!
A relieved looking Pinched Nerve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
NJMMA #19: Power v MacGowan
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Cyborg tries to clinch up.
Nerve is looking to counter punch.
Nerve cracks a nice hook into Cyborg's ribs.
Cyborg moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Cyborg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nerve.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Nerve throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cyborg swinging wildly here.
Nerve works the jab nicely.
Cyborg scores with a decent looking hook.
Nerve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cyborg shoots for a takedown but Nerve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nerve scores with a hook to the body. Cyborg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cyborg wants to clinch up but Nerve keeps it at a distance.
Nerve lands a nice shot that snaps Cyborg's head back.
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!
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nerve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Cyborg is looking to clinch.
Pinched Nerve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Cyborg.
Nerve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyborg has time to react.
Nerve lands a body shot.
Nerve misses with an uppercut.
Cyborg tries to clinch
and Nerve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cyborg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nerve throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Cyborg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cyborg doesn't manage to clinch there - Nerve circles away.
Cyborg tries to clinch but Nerve is having none of it.
Cyborg misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cyborg misses with the combination.
Cyborg dodges the punch combination from Nerve.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerve dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Nerve lands a really nice looking cross but Cyborg seems unphased.
Cyborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cyborg throws a series of punches but Nerve avoids them all with ease.
Cyborg throws a series of strikes that have Nerve backpedaling.
Nice shot by Nerve.
Nerve throws a shot to the body.
Cyborg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nerve.
A shot to the body from Nerve misses
and Cyborg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nerve scores with a jab.
A big left from Nerve misses.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Nerve jabs at Cyborg's body.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown but Nerve shows good takedown defense.
Cyborg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nerve avoids it really well and circles away.
Nerve throwing a counter right hand but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
Pinched Nerve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cyborg.
Cyborg takes one on the button.
Cyborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerve throws out the jab.
Cyborg takes one to the chin there.
Nerve lands a right hook to the body.
Nerve is looking to wear down Cyborg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyborg has time to react.
A cross from Nerve lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Nerve as he connects with a hook.
Nerve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyborg.#T4#
Cyborg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Nerve - just one landing.
Cyborg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Nerve.
Nerve scores with a hook.
Nerve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cyborg ducks right into an uppercut from Nerve.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cyborg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Nerve misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nerve misses with a hook to the body
and Cyborg counters with a two punch combo.
Cyborg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cyborg is looking to clinch but Nerve is avoiding it.
Cyborg slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinched Nerve dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cyborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cyborg is looking to clinch.
Nerve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nerve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cyborg ducks under a wild hook from Nerve.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cyborg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nerve has got the better of the exchanges.
Nerve lands with an overhand left.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Cyborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cyborg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nerve avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Nerve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cyborg can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg lands a glancing blow to the side of Nerve's head.
Cyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cyborg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Nerve.
Nerve misses with a hook. Cyborg ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Nerve does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cyborg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nerve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyborg.
Nerve digs a good hook to Cyborg's body.
Nerve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Cyborg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Nerve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cyborg throws a combination that misses
and Nerve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyborg moves out of range as Nerve strikes.
Cyborg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cyborg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyborg has time to react.
Cyborg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cyborg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nerve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cyborg is looking for the big counter here.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Christian Cyborg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyborg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Nerve cracks Cyborg with an open hand slap.
Cyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cyborg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Cyborg.
Nerve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinched Nerve is winning the standup battle so far.
Cyborg ducks under a wild hook from Nerve.
Cyborg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nerve.
Cyborg throws a big shot that misses.
Cyborg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
Nerve misses with a looping right.
Nerve looks to throw the jab but Cyborg is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cyborg misses.
Donk. Nerve catches Cyborg right on the button with a cross.
Nerve lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Nerve as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Nerve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nerve lands a head shot.
No joy there for Nerve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cyborg looks to land a combination but Nerve avoids it well.
Nerve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyborg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nerve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cyborg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cyborg tries to bum rush Nerve with a series of wild strikes but Nerve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nerve scores with a nice right hand.
Cyborg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyborg misses with a body shot.
Cyborg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cyborg is breathing heavily.
Nerve misses with a looping left.#T4#
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nerve throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cyborg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cyborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerve throws out the jab.
Nerve swats away the attempt to clinch by Cyborg.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nerve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cyborg moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Cyborg takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nerve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cyborg fails to land with a series of punches.
Nerve scores with a body shot.
Nerve misses with an uppercut
and Cyborg counters with a series of strikes. Nerve will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cyborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve scores with a decent looking hook.
Crunch! Nerve slams his shin into Cyborg's torso.
Nerve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cyborg at a distance.
Nerve connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinched Nerve dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nerve connects with a body shot that sends Cyborg's belly button to the back.
Cyborg is looking to clinch.
Cyborg takes one to the side of the head.
Nerve throws a hook but Cyborg blocks it.
Cyborg tries to move into range but Nerve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cyborg takes one on the button.
Nerve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nerve throws a shot to the body.
Nerve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerve connects with a nice looking jab.
Cyborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Nerve is just out of range.
Nerve dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws out a loose jab but Nerve uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nerve misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Nerve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nerve throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Nerve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cyborg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Cyborg moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Nerve misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg staying out of range there.
Cyborg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nerve keeps the fight on the outside.
Nerve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nerve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Nerve.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyborg throws a lazy uppercut
and Nerve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nerve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nerve works the jab nicely.
Nerve throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Christian Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinched Nerve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nerve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Nerve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve looks to throw the jab but Cyborg is out of range.
Cyborg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cyborg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nerve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nerve throws a shot from downtown. Cyborg moves away and avoids it.
Cyborg walks into a left hand.
Nerve throws a leg kick
and Cyborg counters with a two punch combo.
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nerve sprawls well. Nerve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cyborg gets slowly back to his feet.
Cyborg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch lands to the side of Cyborg 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Nerve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cyborg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nerve throws a hook but Cyborg blocks it.
Nerve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cyborg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cyborg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nerve was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyborg.
Nerve lands a really nice looking cross but Cyborg seems unphased.
Nerve scores with the left hand. Cyborg knows he should have avoided that one.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Cyborg.
Nerve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nerve throws a hook to the side of Cyborg's head but Cyborg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cyborg looks to land a combination but Nerve avoids it well.
Cyborg looks to land a combination but Nerve avoids it well.
Cyborg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyborg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nerve 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.
#T4#
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nerve scores with a jab to the head.
Cyborg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nerve scores with a jab. Cyborg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cyborg misses with a looping left.
Nerve misses with a looping left.
Cyborg misses with a double jab.
Nerve lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Nerve.
Nerve punishes Cyborg's body with a nice straight punch.
Cyborg tries to move into range but Nerve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nerve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve lands with an overhand left.
Cyborg throws a body punch but Nerve moves out of range.
Nerve misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Cyborg counter with a right hand.
Nerve swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinched Nerve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nerve 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinched Nerve!
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