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Event:
KONFLIKT FC IX
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Artz.#KD2#
Nielson drops Artz with a beautiful combination! Artz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nielson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Artz is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marshall Artz has been cut.
Artz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nielson.
Nielson lands with a nice body punch.
Artz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Artz wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nielson rushes Artz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nielson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Artz is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nielson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Nielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artz stalks Nielson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nielson's face. Nielson staggers backwards, shaken.
Artz connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Nielson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Artz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Nielson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Artz breaks the clinch.
Artz connects with a leg kick. Nielson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Artz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nielson with the counter takedown but Artz avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nielson instigates a clinch.
Artz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshall Artz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
Nielson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Artz's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Nielson decides to pull guard.
Artz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nielson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Artz looking to pass the guard.
Nielson wants to get back to his feet but Artz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Artz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nielson wants to sweep here but Artz controlling him for the moment.
Artz content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nielson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Artz dives into side control.
#T3#
Nielson is trying to get back to his feet.
Nielson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Artz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nielson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Artz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nielson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nielson being controlled for a moment.
Nielson looks to move to half guard but instead Artz has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nielson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nielson tries to lock up and control but Artz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Artz lands a nice shot to the head.
Nielson blocking the ground and pound.
Nielson wants to get back to his feet.
Artz avoids the attempt from Nielson to control.
Artz controlling his opponent.
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 Marshall Artz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marshall Artz's cut.
That's time! Artz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Artz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nielson.
Artz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Artz.
Artz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joel Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielson tries to score with a low kick but Artz moves his leg out of the way.
Nielson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nielson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nielson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Artz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nielson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nielson darts in and clinches Artz up against the cage.
Artz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Artz breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marshall Artz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
Nielson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Artz circles away.
Artz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nielson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Artz.
Artz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nielson tries to clinch
and Artz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nielson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Artz lands with a kick to the temple. Nielson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nielson with a poor takedown
and Artz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nielson is breathing heavily.
Nielson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielson somewhat.
Artz lands with a cross. #T2#
Artz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Artz duly obliges.
Marshall Artz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielson shoots in but no luck this time.
Marshall Artz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artz throws a combination. Nielson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nielson wants to clinch.
Artz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?
Nielson tries to clinch up but Artz circles away and keeps his distance.
Artz slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Artz's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Artz misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL2#
Nielson forces Artz back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Artz.
Artz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nielson has him pressed against the cage.
Nielson has a couple of punches blocked by Artz.
#BC#
Artz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Artz moves out of range of the strikes.
Artz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nielson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artz counters with a big head kick but Nielson shrugs it off.
Marshall Artz is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Artz.
Artz lands with a nice body punch.
Artz lands a jab to Nielson's midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nielson or perhaps it was just good defense by Artz, which made it look bad. #T4#
Nielson wants to clinch
and Artz counters with a head kick.
Artz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Nielson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! A monster head kick from Artz and Nielson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Artz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marshall Artz!
An out of breath Marshall Artz 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:
KING Tournament FINAL FOUR
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Boyka 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.
Boyka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielson is looking to clinch.
Nielson tries to bum rush Boyka with a series of wild strikes but Boyka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nielson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nielson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Boyka.
Nielson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nielson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Boyka. Those never looked like landing.
Nielson tries to counter with a takedown but Boyka is quick to defend against it.
Boyka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boyka throws a right hand that Nielson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nielson also avoids with ease.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Nielson avoids them all with ease.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Boyka.
Boyka fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nielson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boyka tries to bum rush Nielson with a series of wild strikes but Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nielson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyka pinned against the cage. Boyka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Boyka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Nielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boyka throws a right and a left that Nielson avoids nicely.
Nielson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nielson drops his hands momentarily and Boyka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nielson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Nielson avoids them all with ease.
Boyka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nielson has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Nielson with that takedown attempt.
Boyka throws a counter combo.
Boyka scores with a three punch combo!
Nielson dives in and grabs Boyka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyka pushes down on Nielson's head and hops out.
Boyka misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielson slips a jab and a cross from Boyka.
#T2#
Jab by Boyka.
Boyka swinging wildly here.
Boyka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nielson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boyka misses with the combination.
Boyka throws a right and a left that Nielson avoids nicely.
Boyka lands with a straight right. Nielson didn't see that one coming.
Boyka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Nielson avoids them all with ease.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nielson throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
Boyka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nielson on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Boyka. Those never looked like landing.
Boyka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boyka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
A jab from Boyka finds it's way through Nielson's defenses.
Boyka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Boyka. Those never looked like landing.
Boyka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nielson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boyka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Nielson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nielson avoiding damage.
Nielson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Nielson successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Boyka stands and steps away. Nielson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boyka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyka 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.
Boyka lands with a straight right. Nielson didn't see that one coming.
Boyka scores with a one two! Nielson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Boyka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nielson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka misses with a double jab.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense.
Boyka misses with a few strikes there.
Boyka tries to bum rush Nielson with a series of wild strikes but Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nielson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyka avoids it really well and circles away.
Boyka is working the combinations to good effect here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boyka.
Nielson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Nielson avoids them all with ease.
Boyka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nielson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Boyka misses.
Boyka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Nielson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyka, pushing him back against the cage.
Boyka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nielson has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nielson.
Boyka can't break the clinch.
Boyka wants to get back to striking at distance but Nielson won't allow it.
Boyka is trying to break free.
Nielson keeps control of Boyka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Nielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nielson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nielson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nielson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka throws a combination. Nielson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boyka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boyka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boyka.
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nielson.
Boyka throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nielson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielson pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1##TD#
Nielson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielson manages to end up in side control.
Nielson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nielson cracks Boyka with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Nielson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyka, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Nielson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyka, who protects the arm well.
Boyka is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Nielson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nielson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nielson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nielson working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3##SUB#
Nielson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyka, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Nielson tries for a kimura but Boyka is defending well.
Boyka tries to escape but Nielson is in control.
Nielson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boyka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nielson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Nielson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boyka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nielson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Nielson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Nielson has an Americana. Boyka didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nielson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nielson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joel Nielson!
A very excited looking Joel Nielson 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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Event:
KONFLIKT FC I
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aalto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aaron Aalto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aalto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nielson slips a jab and a cross from Aalto.
Aalto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nielson's head backwards.
Nielson darts in looking for a takedown but Aalto gets double underhooks and turns Nielson into the cage. #TD2#
Nielson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nielson is pressing down on Aalto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aalto is holding on for now.
Nielson drops an elbow to the side of Aalto's head.
Nielson content to control rather than advance.
Nielson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nielson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Aalto pushes Nielson off looking to stand but Nielson dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2#
Nielson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aalto to get to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nielson.
We've been told by Aalto's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Nielson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aalto to the mat! Aalto manages to get full guard.
Aalto is looking to stand up but Nielson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nielson trying to control but Aalto is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nielson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aalto swings for the body but Nielson moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Aalto scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Aalto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nielson on the side of the head.
Aalto throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Nielson closes the distance and clinches.
Nielson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aalto to keep the fight standing.
Aaron Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalling in the clinch from Nielson.
Aalto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nielson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aalto smiles and moves away.
Nielson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aalto swivels and escapes.
Aalto stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielson. Nielson gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aalto, as that shot connected.
Nielson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Aalto as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Aalto.#T3#
Aalto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielson under the eye.
Nielson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aalto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielson somewhat.
Nielson looks winded!
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Nielson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aalto tests Nielson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nielson tries to clinch up.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nielson on the side of the head.
Nielson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto lands the left hand.#TD2#
Nielson dives in and scores a takedown into Aalto's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Aalto keeps moving.
Nielson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson throwing strikes from guard but Aalto blocks nicely. #T4##SU2#
Nielson gets to his feet - Aalto follows without any prompting.
Nielson walks into a jab.
Aalto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Aalto. Beautiful body shot.
Nielson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nielson shoots for a takedown but Aalto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nielson shoots for a takedown but Aalto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aalto lands with an uppercut that bounces Nielson off the cage and back into range.
Nielson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aalto connects with a jab.
Aalto lands a nice shot to the body.
Nielson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Aalto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aalto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aalto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aalto.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Nielson drives through with a takedown into Aalto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nielson throws a big elbow that misses.
Aalto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nielson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aalto is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Nielson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aaron Aalto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD2#
Nielson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Nielson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aalto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielson's guard! Nice work there by Aalto!
Aalto wants to stand and escape but instead Nielson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aalto is looking to stand up but Nielson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nielson is looking to pass into half guard but Aalto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aalto is in guard.#REVR#
Aalto tries to stand but Nielson is controlling from the bottom.
Aalto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Nielson pushes Aalto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Aalto misses with a lunging right hand
and Nielson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Aalto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aalto cracks Nielson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aalto clobbers Nielson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aalto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aaron Aalto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nielson looks for a takedown but Aalto sprawls well.
Nielson is breathing heavily.
Aalto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielson under the eye.
Nielson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aalto connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Aalto.
Jab by Aalto.
Nielson shoots for a double leg takedown but Aalto sprawls well. He's pushed Nielson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Aalto.
Aalto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aalto cracks Nielson with a good jab.
Aalto punishes Nielson's body with a nice straight punch.
Aalto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nielson circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
A cross from Aalto lands.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto lands with a hook. Nielson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aalto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nielson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aalto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aalto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nielson backs up against the cage.
Aalto works the jab nicely.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aalto as he jumps to the side.
Aalto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aaron Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
Sloppy strikes from Aalto. Those never looked like landing.
Nielson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Nielson with the counter takedown but Aalto avoids it easily.
Aalto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Aalto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Nielson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aalto was covering up waiting for the punch and Nielson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joel Nielson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nielson throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Nielson is looking to work some ground and pound but Aalto has wrist control.
Nielson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nielson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nielson works over Aalto with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
Nielson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Nielson misses.
Aalto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Aalto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aalto tries to bum rush Nielson with a series of wild strikes but Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nielson! But no joy.
Aalto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aalto wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nielson or perhaps it was just good defense by Aalto, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Nielson clinches with his opponent.
Nielson fails to pull guard.
Aaron Aalto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.
Aalto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nielson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aalto just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto wants to get back to striking at distance but Nielson won't allow it.
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Nielson is controlling him.
Nielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Aalto is trying to break the clinch but Nielson has him pressed against the cage.
Nielson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nielson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nielson looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Nielson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aalto uses from the top position.
Aalto is looking to stand up but Nielson won't let him.
Aalto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU#
Aalto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nielson, up you get!
Aalto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nielson eats them both and turns towards Aalto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Aalto misses.
Nice uppercut there from Aalto.
Aaron Aalto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Aalto connects with a body shot that sends Nielson's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto misses with a body punch
and Nielson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aalto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aalto swings widly with a right hand
and Nielson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aalto enables Nielson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aalto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nielson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
Nielson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aalto, up you get!
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aalto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nielson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aalto thuds a left hand into Nielson's body.
Aalto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Nielson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aalto.
A cross from Aalto lands.#TD2#
Nielson shoots in and bounces Aalto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nielson lands a couple of elbows.
Nielson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Nielson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nielson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aalto defends well and Nielson ends up having to push Aalto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nielson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aalto is fending him off so far but Nielson persists. Nope, Aalto circles away and we're back to standing.#T4#
Nielson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aalto.
Aalto lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Aalto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nielson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aalto lands with a right hand.
Nielson tries to move into range but Aalto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nielson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto connects with the punch.
Nielson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aalto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nielson scrambles back to his feet.
Aalto punishes Nielson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nielson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aalto to score with a decent uppercut.
Aalto cracks Nielson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nielson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aalto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joel Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nielson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nielson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Aalto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aalto, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Aalto!
After the fight, Aaron Aalto was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone stuffs the takedown attempt from Nielson. Nielson gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Nielson misses. #CL2#
Nielson darts in and clinches Malone up against the cage.
Nielson tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nielson smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Nielson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Malone dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Malone trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Malone being controlled here momentarily.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Nielson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Malone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nielson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malone defends it nicely.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.#T2#
Nielson has his takedown stuffed
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nielson.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nielson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nielson throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick.
Nielson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nielson.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Nielson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malone was covering up waiting for the punch and Nielson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nielson won't allow Malone to sweep him here. #T3#
Nielson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Malone'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.
Nielson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Nielson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Malone, up you get! #CL2#
Nielson has closed the distance and engaged Malone in a clinch.
Malone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nielson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nielson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Malone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Malone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nielson gets a clinch. #BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nielson misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Nielson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malone to the mat! Malone manages to get full guard.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Nielson is pushing down on Malone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Malone is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Nielson 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#
Nielson has a takedown stuffed.
Malone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muggsy Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Nielson.#CL2#
Nielson moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Nielson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nielson misses with a double jab.
Malone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nielson sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Nielson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malone's guard.#SU2#
Nielson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nielson dives in for a single leg takedown but Malone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malone tries to counter by clinching up but Nielson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nielson tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Nielson misses with a takedown attempt - Malone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Joel Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nielson darts in trying to clinch
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nielson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Nielson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muggsy Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Malone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielson.
Malone slaps away a takedown attempt from Nielson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Malone goes for a double leg but Nielson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nielson continues to drive forward.
Malone shoots and misses #CL2#
and Nielson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch but Nielson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muggsy Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone dodges the punch combination from Nielson.
Nielson shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Nielson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nielson with a jab.#CL2#
Nielson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Malone gets control of Nielson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB2#
Nielson drops back looking for a leg! Malone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Malone manages to kick Nielson off! Nielson jumps back into Malone's guard.
Nielson stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Nielson landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Nielson stands up from Malone's guard - Nielson perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielson throws a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Nielson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Nielson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nielson misses with a low kick.
Malone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nielson fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone attempts a counter takedown but Nielson avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Nielson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Malone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nielson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Nielson gets control of Malone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nielson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielson holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Malone trying to control but Nielson is working from the bottom.
Joel Nielson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielson is pulling down on Malone's head to control his posture.
Malone stops Nielson from standing up.
Nielson pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Malone tries to sprawl but Nielson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Nielson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Malone to get to his feet. #CL2#
Nielson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Nielson lands an elbow that stopped Malone in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Nielson tightens his grip and picks Malone up, before dumping him to the ground. Malone manages to land in guard. #T3#
Malone trying to control the position here.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nielson has gone for a leg lock! Malone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nielson's guard.#REVR#
Malone tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielson is retaining full guard.
Nielson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielson has Malone pulled in close to control his posture.
Muggsy Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Nielson kicks Malone off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Nielson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Nielson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malone is trying to control the position but Nielson postures up.
Nielson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielson is working Malone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielson works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Joel Nielson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nielson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Nielson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nielson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Nielson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Nielson throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
Nielson fails to land the takedown.
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nielson defends it nicely.
Nielson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nielson wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels.
As Daniels tries to get set, Nielson tries to push him back and clinch up but Daniels manages to avoid the attempt.
Joel Nielson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Daniels.
Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nielson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Nielson is controlling him.#TD#
Nielson tightens his grip and picks Daniels up, before dumping him to the ground. Daniels manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2#
Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Nielson defends easily.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nielson stands and throws Daniels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nielson scoring with punches from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Daniels has been cut.
Daniels pushes Nielson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nielson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nielson working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Jake Daniels's cut even more.
Nielson trying to control the position but Daniels is working away. #SU#
Nielson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Daniels to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Nielson.
Come on Nielson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Daniels has hold of one of Nielson's legs. Nielson is fighting the takedown attempt but Daniels gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nielson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Nielson wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Nielson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Nielson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nielson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Daniels looking for a guillotine here but Nielson defends easily.
Daniels seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#
Jake Daniels's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Daniels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Nielson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Nielson misses
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Nielson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nielson is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nielson defends well.
Nielson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Nielson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ezequiel Cruz has been cut.#T1#
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU2#
Nielson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cruz to stand up. #CL2#
Nielson clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cruz gets control of Nielson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielson wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Nielson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Nielson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz really is a fat lump.
Nielson is stalling in the full guard.
Nielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joel Nielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nielson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nielson is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Cruz is staying active underneath Nielson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielson slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielson not doing much here.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Nielson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezequiel Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nielson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Nielson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Nielson forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nielson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nielson manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nielson clinches up against the cage.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nielson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Ezequiel Cruz's cut is getting worse.
Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielson walks away with a smile on his face. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Nielson rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Nielson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Nielson has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nielson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nielson manages to end up in side control.
Cruz bucks up and tries to throw Nielson off but instead Nielson has got his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Nielson looking for the choke from the back.
Nielson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Cruz is looking for a way out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Ezequiel Cruz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezequiel Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Nielson!
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