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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Tamburello shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nichols napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nichols bucks up and tries to throw Tamburello off but instead Tamburello has got his back!#SUB2#
Nichols preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tamburello.
Nichols turns into Tamburello and is now in his guard.
Tamburello working a defensive guard here.
Nichols landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nichols's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Tamburello looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nichols passes into half guard.
Nichols controlling the action here.
Tamburello is trying to control but can't.
Tamburello wants to improve his position but Nichols is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Nichols prevents Tamburello from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nichols is taking a breather. Tamburello says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tamburello wants to get back to full guard.
Tamburello is trying to control but can't.
Nichols takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tamburello is trying to control but can't.
Nichols working over Tamburello with some ground and pound. Tamburello looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tamburello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nichols.
Nichols 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.#T3#
Nichols slips a nice elbow through Tamburello's hands, connecting with Tamburello's forehead.#SU#
Nichols escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Tamburello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tamburello is trying to break the clinch but Nichols is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nichols takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nichols misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tamburello.
#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tamburello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nichols manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Tamburello from controlling successfully.
Nichols thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T4##SUB#
Nichols escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamburello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nichols bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamburello's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tamburello looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nichols would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tamburello throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nichols escapes and throws Tamburello's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Nichols dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tamburello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tamburello wants it to stay on the feet.
Nichols really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Tamburello feints and as Nichols raises his hands in defense, Tamburello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tamburello wants to stand but Nichols has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Nichols is looking for a triangle but Tamburello pushes his legs off easily.
Nichols is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamburello can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nichols is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamburello is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tamburello is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nichols has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tamburello is looking to defend but Nichols has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tamburello! Nichols pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tamburello taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shelby Nichols!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Proctor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nichols did well to prevent Proctor getting side control.
Proctor with the ground and pound but Nichols uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nichols keeping full guard, as Proctor tries to pass.
Proctor stands and throws Nichols's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nichols manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Proctor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nichols is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Proctor has taken his back.
Proctor is not going to allow Nichols to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Proctor has got his arm under Nichols's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nichols has spun round into Proctor's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Proctor controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Proctor wants to hit a switch here but Nichols passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Proctor there!
Nichols looking to control but Proctor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Proctor tries to hold on but Nichols postures up.
Nichols takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Proctor tries to reverse the position but Nichols maintains control.
Nichols thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nichols tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Proctor is working to get back to half guard.
Nichols controlling the pace for now.
Nichols looking to control but Proctor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Proctor that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Proctor tries to buck Nichols off but he can't manage it.
Nichols postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Proctor looks a forlorn figure.
Proctor tries to hold on but Nichols postures up.#T4#
Proctor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nichols dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proctor wants to hold on but Nichols pushes him away.
Nichols landing punches.
Nichols avoids the attempt from Proctor to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nichols working Proctor over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Nichols dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Proctor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nichols looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Nichols looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Proctor looking to sit in guard and control but Nichols gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nichols accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols stopping the sweep attempt from Proctor.#SUB#
Nichols is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Proctor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Proctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nichols wants to get up but he can't break Proctor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Proctor being controlled here, momentarily.
Proctor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nichols controlling from the top position.
Nichols 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Proctor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nichols passes into half guard.
Nichols not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nichols missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Proctor trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Proctor scores with a head kick. Nichols tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Shelby Nichols has been cut.#T3#
Proctor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nichols takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Proctor looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Nichols counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nichols.
Shelby Nichols overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Proctor trying to control the position.
Nichols wants to control from the top but Proctor keeps moving.
Nichols wants to stand but Proctor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nichols cracks Proctor with a solid left hand.#T4#
Nichols won't allow Proctor to sweep him here.
Nichols trying to control the position from guard on top but Proctor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Proctor is looking for a triangle here but Nichols uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proctor can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proctor trying to remain calm as Nichols controls from the top position.
Nichols is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proctor can do to turn this around?
Proctor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Nichols dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Nichols's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Proctor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nichols did well to prevent Proctor getting side control.
Proctor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Proctor is going to stand back up.
Proctor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nichols holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Proctor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Nichols wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Proctor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nichols rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Proctor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nichols won't allow Proctor to pass to mount.
Proctor is looking to take a break and control but Nichols is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nichols might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Proctor is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Nichols misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Proctor is thwarting Nichols's attempts to control the position.
Proctor trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Proctor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nichols actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Proctor controlling the action here.
Nichols tries to get to full guard but Proctor has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Proctor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nichols sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Proctor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nichols has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Nichols!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nichols looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stensson trying to hold on to Nichols's head to control him but Nichols postures up.
Stensson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stensson wants to improve his position but Nichols is controlling well.
Nichols is thwarting Stensson's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stensson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nichols thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Stensson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nichols enables Stensson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nichols manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stensson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nichols's guard.
Stensson trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Stensson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stensson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nichols's guard.
Stensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nichols swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nichols really is a fat lump.
Nichols is striking from the bottom but Stensson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nichols trying to control but Stensson postures up.
#T3#
Stensson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nichols.
Ground and pound from Stensson.
Nichols might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nichols is refusing to be controlled, as Stensson sits in half guard.
Nichols is in trouble now - Stensson has advanced to mount!
Nichols is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stensson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stensson on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Stensson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nichols has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nichols! #SUB2#
Stensson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nichols is aware though and is defending well.
Nichols won't allow Stensson to sweep him here.
Stensson controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stensson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stensson, not yet.
Stensson tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stensson 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##TD2#
Stensson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nichols tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stensson is in Nichols's guard.
Stensson wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Nichols throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stensson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nichols is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stensson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stensson trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stensson stands and throws Nichols's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stensson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nichols!
Eric Stensson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Stensson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stensson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stensson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stensson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Stensson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Nichols looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Stensson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eric Stensson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Maple clinches.
Maple is struggling to control the position.
Nichols really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Maple gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maple preventing the sweep.
Nichols has a closed guard, preventing Maple from standing up.
Maple looking to pass the guard.
Maple trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nichols isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maple stacks Nichols on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maple!
Maple slows the pace down. #T1#
Nichols is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maple has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Maple.#SU2#
Maple decides to stand back up. Maple steps back and let's Nichols get back to his feet.#TD2#
Maple closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nichols did well to prevent Maple getting side control.
Nichols blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maple.
Maple landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nichols might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maple throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maple is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Maple has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nichols taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maple tries to control but Nichols wriggling away. #T3#
Maple with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Maple moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nichols has worked his arm free - good work by Nichols!
Maple is putting a hurting on Nichols here, landing some big shots from side control.
Maple in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Maple is dominant here and he's now got Nichols's back!
Nichols rolls, trying to escape but Maple keeps control of the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Maple is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maple's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Maple really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nichols.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Maple 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#
Maple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Nichols counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maple wants to improve his position but Nichols is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maple manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Maple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Nichols stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maple as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Maple shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nichols napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Maple decides to stand back up. Maple steps back and let's Nichols get back to his feet.
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!
Maple tries a head kick but it misses.
Nichols tries to counter with a takedown but Maple is quick to defend against it.#T1##TD2#
Maple feints and as Nichols raises his hands in defense, Maple changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maple is breathing heavily.
Maple throws a big right hand that misses.
Maple has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maple trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nichols throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maple is looking to work some ground and pound but Nichols has wrist control.
Maple is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nichols throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Maple makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maple is working Nichols over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maple trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Maple wants to get up but he can't break Nichols's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Nichols escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nichols swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Maple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maple lands a high kick!
#TD2#
Maple shoots in and gets a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Maple is looking to stand up but Nichols won't let him.
Nichols manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maple manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Nichols is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maple controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself. #SUB2#
Maple throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Maple is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Maple 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##TD#
Nichols scores with a takedown into Maple's guard.#ES2#
Maple pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maple lands with a right hand.
Nichols darts in looking for a takedown but Maple gets double underhooks and turns Nichols into the cage. #TD#
Maple gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nichols to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Maple is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nichols presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Nichols tries to stall but Maple uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Maple jumps into guard, dragging Nichols to the mat.
Nichols stopping the sweep attempt from Maple.#SUB#
Nichols drops back looking for a leg! Maple is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maple manages to kick Nichols off! Nichols jumps back into Maple's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maple throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maple controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself. #T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maple is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nichols misses with a takedown attempt - Maple sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nichols takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Maple throws a head kick that half lands.
Shelby Nichols is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Maple shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nichols napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nichols manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nichols lands a nice short elbow.
Nichols seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Maple wants to get back to full guard.
Maple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nichols is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Maple is looking for a sweep. Nichols is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maple wants to sweep but Nichols has passed to side control!
Nichols in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU#
Nichols stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maple but Maple pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelby Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Nichols gets caught flat footed, as Maple shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrod Maple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maple 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrod Maple!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Lidland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nichols in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Shelby Nichols has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lidland.
Nichols shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lidland defends it nicely.
Crack! A monster head kick from Lidland and Nichols falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lidland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anakond Lidland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ericsson moves into the clinch.
Ericsson's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ericsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Nichols moves into the clinch.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericsson.
Ericsson stalling.
Ericsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ericsson stalls.
Ericsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nichols struggles to land a body shot inside as Ericsson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Ericsson. #T1#
Nichols just leaning against Ericsson, taking a breather.
Nichols is working for takedown but Ericsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ericsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Ericsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Ericsson clinches up against the cage.
Ericsson is trying to break the clinch but Nichols has him pressed against the cage.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Nichols.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson letting Nichols take a breather here.#T2#
Nichols being controlled against the cage.
Ericsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Ericsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nichols regains guard immediately. #ES#
Nichols is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ericsson stalling in the clinch.
Nichols is struggling to control the position.
Ericsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Nichols avoiding damage.
Ericsson prevents Nichols from breaking the clinch.
Ericsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nichols leaning against his opponent.
Ericsson managing to block the knees to the body from Nichols.
Nichols could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ericsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for Nichols to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Nichols.
Ericsson stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nichols just leaning against Ericsson, taking a breather.
Nichols gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shelby Nichols.#CL2#
Ericsson forces Nichols back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nichols can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelby Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ericsson has hold of one of Nichols's legs. Nichols is fighting the takedown attempt but Ericsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Ericsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nichols works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ericsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Nichols is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving. #T1#
Ericsson throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely. #SUB#
Nichols is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nichols is keeping the position for now.
Magnus Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nichols working a defensive guard but Ericsson passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nichols looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ericsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ericsson trying to mount his opponent but Nichols defends it.
Ericsson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Ericsson moves into range and clinches up with Nichols.#BC#
Nichols breaks from the clinch.
Shelby Nichols is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL2#
Ericsson clinches up with Nichols and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ericsson lands a takedown into guard.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nichols not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Nichols looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ericsson has picked Nichols up and slammed him! Nichols can't keep hold of the triangle and Ericsson manages to pass to side control!
Nichols is not content to let Ericsson control the position. #T4#
Nichols is trying to escape the position but Ericsson is controlling the position.
Ericsson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nichols is avoiding damage well.
Ericsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nichols is looking for a sweep.
Nichols regains half guard.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nichols is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ericsson pulls his head out easily.
Nichols is staying active underneath Ericsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Ericsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ericsson has closed the distance and engaged Nichols in a clinch.
Nichols letting Ericsson take a breather here.
Ericsson digs a right hand into Nichols's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nichols's gas tank.
Ericsson being controlled against the cage.
Nichols stalling in the clinch but Ericsson improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Nichols manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Nichols with that takedown attempt.
Magnus Ericsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Ericsson gets a clinch.
Nichols has Ericsson pressed against the cage, preventing Ericsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Ericsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ericsson manages to end up in side control.
Nichols regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ericsson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ericsson controlling the pace.
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nichols is trying to maintain the position but Ericsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ericsson is trying to control. Nichols wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nichols regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ericsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ericsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ericsson's guard. #REVR#
Ericsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nichols is controlling him.
Ericsson looking to control.
Ericsson pulls Nichols in close to his closed guard and prevents Nichols from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ericsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Nichols gets tackled into the cage by Ericsson. Ericsson maintains the clinch.
Ericsson leaning against his opponent.
Ericsson stalls.
The crowd are getting on Ericsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Ericsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Ericsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ericsson 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Ericsson!
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Event:
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Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Three changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nichols looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nichols is trying to get back to half guard.
Three looking to control but instead Nichols has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nichols is looking to escape.
Three drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols is trying to stand up here but Three is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Three is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Nichols tries to kick Three off but Three keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Nichols wants to get back to full guard.
Nichols really is a fat lump.
Three tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nichols controls his leg.
Nichols tries to kick Three off but Three keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Three shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nichols is trying to escape back to his feet but Three uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nichols manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Nichols keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nichols is looking for a sweep. Three is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nichols looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nichols actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three wants to take a breather but Nichols is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Nichols actively working from the bottom here.
Nichols is not content to let Three control the position.
Nichols tries to roll over but Three keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Three content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Three changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nichols looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Three looks winded!
Three wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy.
Nichols is looking for a sweep.
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.
Fighter Three 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##TD2#
Three drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Three avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Three won't allow Nichols to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Three postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Three content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Nichols has locked up a guillotine! Nichols's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Three is holding on here and Nichols must be using up a lot of energy. Three has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Nichols gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shelby Nichols!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Gustaffdottir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustaffdottir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gustaffdottir throws a shot from downtown. Nichols moves away and avoids it.
Nichols throws a big counter combination but Gustaffdottir scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gustaffdottir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gustaffdottir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustaffdottir throws a right hand that misses
and Nichols counters with a two punch combo.
Gustaffdottir throws a looping overhand right but Nichols ducks down to avoid it.
Nichols was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Nichols gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustaffdottir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nichols slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nichols trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nichols working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustaffdottir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nichols.
Nichols postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nichols controlling from the top position.
Nichols stopping the sweep attempt from Gustaffdottir.#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.
Nichols 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Nichols looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nichols trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustaffdottir's guard.
Nichols really is a fat lump.
Nichols sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Gustaffdottir has a closed guard, preventing Nichols from standing up.
Gustaffdottir looking for a sweep. Not yet Gustaffdottir, not yet.
Gustaffdottir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nichols controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Gustaffdottir throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Gustaffdottir misses the target.
We've been informed that Gustaffdottir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gustaffdottir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nichols shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustaffdottir pinned against the cage. Gustaffdottir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustaffdottir wants to counter the offense by Nichols and move into the clinch position.
Gustaffdottir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nichols counters with a left and a right that stings Gustaffdottir.
Nichols blocks a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols fails with the takedown
and Gustaffdottir counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Nichols throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gustaffdottir was covering up waiting for the punch and Nichols finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Nichols 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#
Gustaffdottir throws a lazy right hand but Nichols sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aksel Gustaffdottir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nichols moves out of range as Gustaffdottir strikes.#TD#
Nichols closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nichols lands in his opponent's guard.
Nichols wants to stand but Gustaffdottir is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Nichols throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols stays in close to Gustaffdottir's body and controls the position.
Nichols throws an elbow that misses. Gustaffdottir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nichols's guard. Nice move by Gustaffdottir!#REVB#
Nichols manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustaffdottir manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gustaffdottir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shelby Nichols overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nichols throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Nichols stands up from Gustaffdottir's guard - Nichols perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Gustaffdottir.#TD#
Gustaffdottir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nichols to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nichols would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Gustaffdottir is trying to control the position but Nichols postures up.
Nichols wants to stand but Gustaffdottir is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Nichols stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gustaffdottir is breathing heavily.
Gustaffdottir throws out a loose jab but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustaffdottir connects with a looping right hand.
Gustaffdottir throws a hook but Nichols avoids it easily.#T4#
Gustaffdottir throws a lazy right hand but Nichols sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Nichols seems content to control.
Nichols is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustaffdottir can do to turn this around?
Gustaffdottir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nichols scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gustaffdottir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Nichols decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Nichols dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gustaffdottir lands an overhand right.#TD#
Nichols bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nichols in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gustaffdottir tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols wants to stand but Gustaffdottir is controlling his arm.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SU#
Nichols stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gustaffdottir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Nichols gets the takedown into side control.
Nichols working away.
Gustaffdottir is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nichols is staying active.
Gustaffdottir is being controlled here. #SUB#
Nichols tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nichols has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Gustaffdottir sneaks back into half guard.
Nichols lands strikes from half guard.
Nichols throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nichols controlling the action here. #T3#
Nichols looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nichols throwing shots but Gustaffdottir is blocking nicely.
Nichols is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustaffdottir 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.
Nichols gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gustaffdottir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aksel Gustaffdottir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Gustaffdottir misses.
Gustaffdottir throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Nichols counters with a shoot takedown. Gustaffdottir fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Nichols controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nichols throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols 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.
Aksel Gustaffdottir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustaffdottir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nichols slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nichols, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Nichols!
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