Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Ritola takes one to the side of the head.
Nickels throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Nickels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritola lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritola as he jumps to the side.
Ritola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickels throws a shot to the body.
Nickels scores with a one two! Ritola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ritola lands with a right hand.
Ritola slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ritola as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Nickels rushes Ritola and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritola throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Ritola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickels.
Ritola lands a jab.
Ritola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ritola counters with a good low kick that Nickels was not able to check.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels looks winded!#T2#
Nickels walks straight into a right hand from Ritola - that's dropped him! Ritola jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nickels from any more punishment! Nickels complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Lama gets caught napping as Nickels dives in and scores a takedown. Lama manages to retain guard.
Lama pulls Nickels in to control the position.
Lama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lama controls Nickels momentarily but Nickels frees himself. #SUB#
Lama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lama is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nickels has Lama pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Lama wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving. #T1#
Lama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lama remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom here.
Lama cracks Nickels with a big right hand but Nickels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nickels tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Lama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nickels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lama throws a strike aimed at the side of Nickels's head but Nickels avoids it well.
Lama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lama landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Lama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Nickels is looking to reverse the position.
Lama lands a few punches from side control.
Nickels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickels is looking to regain half guard here but Lama keeps moving and retains side control.
Lama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nickels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lama advances nicely into full mount.
Lama controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Nickels wants to control but Lama is having none of it.
Lama looking to finish Nickels with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nickels!
Nickels takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nickels really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Lama working for a submission but Nickels is keeping him at bay.
Lama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickels can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nickels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lama to the ground. Nickels is now in Lama's guard.#ES#
Lama uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Nickels shoots in and bounces Lama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lama has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nickels is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickels regains guard immediately.
Lama content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickels for as long as he can get away with.
Lama advances to half guard.
Nickels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lama wants to control but Nickels is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Lama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lama.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickels keeps working.
Lama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickels can do to turn this around?
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickels, not yet.
Lama tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lama forces his way into half guard.
Lama slips a nice elbow through Nickels's hands, connecting with Nickels's forehead.
Lama trying to pass the guard but Nickels defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lama connects with a nice short shot to Nickels's temple.
Lama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lama continues to stall.
Nickels is looking to control Lama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickels avoid being mounted?#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lama lands a nice short elbow.
Lama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickels can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Lama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lama.
Lama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickels wants to get back to full guard.
Nickels is controlling Lama's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lama trying to pass the guard but Nickels defending well. #T4#
Lama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nickels!
Lama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lama trying to control but Nickels is having none of it.
Lama controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Lama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Nickels as Lama shoots in.
No joy there for Lama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lama is fending him off so far but Nickels persists. Nope, Lama circles away and we're back to standing.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickels slips a jab and a cross from Lama.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
Lama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama lands with an overhand left.
Lama tests Nickels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lama lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lama showed some decent athleticism there.
Lama is trying to control. Nickels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lama 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.#T1#
Nickels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickels keeps trying to improve his position.
Lama trying to mount his opponent but Nickels defends it.
Lama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Nickels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Nickels is defending well.
Lama works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Nickels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lama looking to control but Nickels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nickels manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lama taking a breather here.
Lama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lama controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Lama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Balal Lama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Lama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickels, who protects the arm well.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Lama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lama works to advance to full mount. Nickels defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balal Lama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balal Lama!
Balal Lama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lama showed some decent athleticism there.
Nickels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lama.
Lama controlling the pace.
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lama.
Lama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nickels is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nickels takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickels is squirming around, avoiding Lama's attempts to control the action.
Nickels is desperately trying to improve his position but Lama has a good base and remains in mount.
Lama unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lama is landing with some decent strikes but Nickels is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nickels taking shots to the head.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Nickels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickels for as long as he can get away with.
Lama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nickels looks a forlorn figure.
Lama lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
Lama with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Lama postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nickels in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nickels to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Nightmare.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nightmare stuns Nickels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nightmare throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nightmare as he connects with a hook.
Nightmare lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Nickels darts in trying to clinch
and Nickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Nightmare rushes Nickels and presses him up against the cage.
Nickels stalling.
Nightmare pushes Nickels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickels looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickels prevents a body shot from Nightmare.
Nightmare pushes Nickels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nightmare lands a nice uppercut.
Nightmare lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Nightmare lands a left hand.
Nightmare lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nightmare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands a shot to the body.
Nightmare lands a body shot.
Nightmare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Nightmare - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Nightmare.
Nightmare gets through Nickels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nightmare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nightmare can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nice body punch from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands with a left to the head.
Nightmare landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Nightmare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Nightmare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Nickels can't break the clinch.
Nightmare works on Nickels's body with a couple of short punches.
Nightmare throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nightmare lands a shoulder strike.
Nightmare pushes Nickels against the cage. Nightmare is working some dirty boxing. Nightmare pushes off with a quick right hook! Nickels goes down! Nickels tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nightmare moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Last Nightmare!
After winning the bout, Last Nightmare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Thrawn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Thrawn is looking for the big counter here.
Thrawn tries to clinch up but Immanuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Immanuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Thrawn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Immanuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrawn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Immanuel.
Immanuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrawn lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Thrawn.
Thrawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Immanuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn checks a low kick from Immanuel.
Thrawn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Immanuel backs up against the cage.
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!
Thrawn lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Thrawn instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Immanuel has had enough of the clinch but Thrawn keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Immanuel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
Immanuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Immanuel misses with an elbow over the top.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Immanuel's defenses.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrawn blocking some punches.
Immanuel is trying to break free.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Immanuel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thrawn keeps control of Immanuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Immanuel 's eye.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Thrawn. #T2#
Immanuel takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!
Thrawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thrawn jerks Immanuel's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Immanuel drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Thrawn goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Thrawn because Immanuel was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
A determined Grand Admiral Thrawn didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Perry throws a low kick but Telushikin moves out of range easily.
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Telushikin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Telushikin clinches up with Perry and pushes him back against the ropes.
Perry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Perry.
Perry lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Perry.
Perry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry working aggressively here. #BC#
Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry moves away from the strike by Telushikin.
Perry throws a hook but Telushikin avoids it easily.
Perry connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Telushikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Telushikin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Telushikin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Telushikin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Telushikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Perry closes the distance and catches Telushikin with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Telushikin is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Telushikin is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Telushikin is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Perry takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kawainui Perry!
A very excited looking Kawainui Perry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Jameison misses with a takedown #CL#
and Nickels counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jameison as he avoids it easily.
Jameison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickels circles away.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennson Jameison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickels is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Nickels stands and steps away. Jameison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Nickels dives in and grabs Jameison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Nickels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameison swivels and escapes.
Jameison misses with a takedown
and Nickels counters with a three punch combo that has Jameison backing up. Jameison nods at Nickels to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Nickels closes the distance and pushes Jameison back into the cage.#BC2#
Jameison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Nickels rushes Jameison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels is looking for a takedown.
Nickels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jameison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison fails to land the takedown.
Nickels shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameison tries to sprawl out of it but Nickels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Nickels slips a jab and a cross from Jameison.
Jameison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels dives in and grabs Jameison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
Jameison shoots and misses #CL#
and Nickels counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
Nickels misses with a head kick.
Nickels misses with a head kick.
No luck for Nickels with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jameison clinches up with Nickels and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jameison is defending well.
Jameison is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Nickels tries to break free but Jameison pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels goes for a takedown attempt but Jameison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nickels works Jameison's body with a nice hook.
Nickels is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jameison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jameison pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick from Jameison lands but Nickels takes it in his stride.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickels.
Jameison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickels tries to avoid it but Jameison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickels to the ground. Nickels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jameison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jameison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickels defends well and Jameison ends up having to push Nickels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jameison gets caught napping as Nickels dives in and scores a takedown. Jameison manages to retain guard.
Nickels 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.
Nickels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Further stalling from Nickels.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jameison is striking from the bottom but Nickels uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nickels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Jameison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jameison throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Nickels closes the distance and clinches.
Jameison misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameison.
Jameison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nickels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameison is looking to clinch.
Nickels feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickels darts in looking for a takedown but Jameison gets double underhooks and turns Nickels into the cage. #TD2#
Jameison gets control of Nickels's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jameison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickels stopping the sweep attempt from Jameison.
Jameison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Nickels stands up and beckons Jameison to join him on the feet. #T3#
Nickels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jameison circles away.
Jameison lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickels wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickels is looking to clinch.
Jameison tries to clinch there but Nickels circles away.
Nickels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Jameison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickels, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jameison tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickels cracks a nice hook into Jameison's ribs.#T4#
Jameison shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Nickels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jameison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickels moves in looking to clinch but Jameison pushes him off.#CL2#
Jameison instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jameison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Jameison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jennson Jameison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jameison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickels momentarily.
Jameison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennson Jameison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameison circles away.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Nickels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Nickels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickels lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jameison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickels smiles and moves away.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickels counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD#
Nickels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jameison napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB#
Jameison wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nickels has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jameison's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jameison is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nickels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Immanuel's knee but Immanuel avoids it well.
Shutes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shutes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Immanuel darts in and clinches Shutes up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shutes.
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Shutes prevents a body shot from Immanuel.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shutes stalling against the cage.
Shutes is leaning against Immanuel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Immanuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Immanuel.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Shutes blocking some punches.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Immanuel backwards.
Shutes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shutes trying to stall but Immanuel improves his position. #BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Immanuel has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Immanuel.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Shutes swings wildly with an uppercut but Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Shutes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shutes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Immanuel.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Shutes.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Nice body punch from Immanuel - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shutes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shutes throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel walks into a left hand. #T3#
Shutes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Immanuel tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shutes counters with a body kick.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Immanuel tries to land a body kick
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Immanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Immanuel's leg. Immanuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Immanuel counters with a left and a right that stings Shutes.
Immanuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Immanuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Shutes's head.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Immanuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Immanuel walks into a jab.
Shutes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Immanuel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shutes counters with a left and a right that stings Immanuel. #T4#
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Immanuel throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Shutes.
Immanuel throws a lazy body kick
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a hook.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Immanuel misses
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shutes scores with a one two! Immanuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Immanuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shutes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Immanuel. That did some damage!
Shutes lands a glancing blow to the side of Immanuel's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Immanuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Shutes throws a good cross that connects.
Shutes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Immanuel scores with a head kick. Shutes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Immanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shutes cracks Immanuel with an open hand slap.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Shutes lunges at Immanuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Immanuel's hand.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shutes slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Immanuel's knee momentarily.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Immanuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Shutes keeps it at a distance.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
That kick from Shutes tenderised Immanuel's leg. Immanuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Immanuel misses with a hook
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes doesn't manage to clinch there - Immanuel circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shutes - that will leave a mark!
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes lunges at Immanuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Immanuel's hand.
Immanuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Immanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
Shutes lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shutes misses.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Shutes moves out of range. #T2#
Immanuel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. Immanuel should have avoided that one.
Immanuel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Shutes clinches up with Immanuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes pushes Immanuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Shutes.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Immanuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shutes lands a front kick.
Shutes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Immanuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Immanuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Immanuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Immanuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Immanuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes is looking to clinch.
Shutes throws a one two combo.
Immanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Shutes darts in and clinches Immanuel up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Shutes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shutes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shutes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes lands a head shot.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Immanuel throws a big counter combination but Shutes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
Shutes stalks Immanuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Immanuel's face. Immanuel staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!
Immanuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Immanuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shutes counters with a huge left! Immanuel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shutes isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Immanuel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shutes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Telushikin gets a clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Abner tries to tie him up.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Telushikin wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Telushikin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Abner moves out of range as Telushikin throws a body kick. #T1#
Telushikin tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner staying out of range there.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Telushikin clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Telushikin blocks the leg kick.
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telushikin. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Abner. #T2#
Abner moves out of range of the leg kick from Telushikin.#KD2#
Telushikin walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Abner rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Telushikin has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Abner stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Abner looking to stall.
Telushikin letting Abner take a breather here.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
Telushikin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Cayden Abner should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Telushikin tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Telushikin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Nickels throws a head kick that misses.
Nickels throws a nice looking combination but Jameison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jameison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickels connects with a leg kick.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Nickels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickels circles away.
Nickels feints the counter takedown.
Jameison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels throws a right hand that Jameison ducks under and follows up with a left that Jameison also avoids with ease.
Nickels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jameison will feel that in the morning.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL#
Jameison forces Nickels back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Nickels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nickels moves into the clinch.
Jameison tries to circle away but Nickels has him pinned against the cage.
Jameison taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nickels prevents Jameison from breaking the clinch.
Nickels tries for a takedown but Jameison manages to get underhooks.
Jameison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jennson Jameison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameison tries to pull guard but Nickels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nickels blocking some punches.
Nickels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jameison jumps guard but Nickels stands there with Jameison around his waist. Jameison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nickels. #T2#
Nickels tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nickels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jameison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Nickels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jameison's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickels connects with a nice short shot to Jameison's temple.
Nickels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Nickels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nickels cracks Jameison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nickels controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nickels has isolated one of Jameison's arms. Jameison looking to fight him off but Nickels twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: H25
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kin looking to throw knees to the head but Telushikin is blocking nicely.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Kin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Kin misses with a knee strike.
Kin tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand. #T1#
Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin lands with a short shot to the head.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kin is trying to break free.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Telushikin drives through and clinches with Kin against the ropes.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kin is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Telushikin keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
Kin blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Telushikin forces Kin back against the ropes and clinches.
Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin. #ROC2#Kin is rocked!
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kin. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin working aggressively here. #T2#
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kins head.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kin misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Telushikin 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Immanuel with a nice cross.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Immanuel keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Immanuel tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Immanuel lands a right hand.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immanuel postures up. #SUB2#
Alexandrov is looking for a triangle but Immanuel pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov is pulling down on Immanuel's head to control his posture.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Immanuel is controlling him. #T1#
Alexandrov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexandrov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immanuel throws an elbow that misses. Alexandrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Immanuel's guard. Nice move by Alexandrov!#REVB##SU2#
Alexandrov stands up from Immanuel's guard - Alexandrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a head kick!
Immanuel misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Immanuel misses the shot to the body.
Immanuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Immanuel moves out of range. #CL#
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Immanuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Immanuel's ribcage.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Immanuel prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov. #TD2#
Alexandrov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexandrov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Alexandrov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Immanuel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Immanuel.
Immanuel lands a body shot.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #T3#
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Immanuel is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Immanuel.
Immanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Immanuel is controlling him.
Alexandrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Immanuel is controlling him.
Immanuel connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##ES2#
Alexandrov pushes Immanuel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Immanuel is having none of it.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Immanuel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Immanuel.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yeshua Immanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Immanuel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Immanuel back against the cage. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov controlling Immanuel's posture.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Immanuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Immanuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Immanuel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Immanuel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Immanuel tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Immanuel or not.
Alexandrov tries to work over Immanuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Immanuel controls the action.
Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Immanuel controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Alexandrov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Immanuel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Immanuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Alexandrov lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Alexandrov lands a big head kick that sends Immanuel tumbling to the mat! Alexandrov takes a step backwards and waves Immanuel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Immanuel back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Immanuel tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Immanuel back against the cage.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Immanuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Immanuel throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Alexandrov gets to his feet - Immanuel follows without any prompting.
Immanuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexandrov. Alexandrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexandrov works Immanuel's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Immanuel avoids it well. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Immanuel against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Immanuel.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov works on Immanuel's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Immanuel scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Immanuel controls his hands. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov gets in close and tags Immanuel with a short punch that almost sends Immanuel to the mat! Oh Immanuel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Alexandrov, trying to create some distance but Alexandrov rushes him, striking wildly and Immanuel goes down! The referee tackles Alexandrov into the cage to end the fight! Alexandrov is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Nickels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickels moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mazepin can't do much from the bottom here.
Mazepin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin is looking to regain half guard here but Nickels keeps moving and retains side control.
Mazepin wants to control but Nickels postures up.
Mazepin tries to buck Nickels off but Nickels is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazepin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mazepin is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickels is working Mazepin over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Mazepin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazepin is trying to control Nickels's posture but Nickels avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels controlling the position.
Nickels trying to control the action but Mazepin is working from the bottom.
Nickels is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mazepin is looking for a sweep.#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.
Mazepin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mazepin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Nickels there.
Nickels controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Nickels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mazepin pushes Nickels off looking to stand but Nickels dives back in and keeps control.
Nickels content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickels pulls his head out easily.
Nickels content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nickels seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazepin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.
Mazepin moves into full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazepin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nickels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazepin wants to hit a sweep here but Nickels passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mazepin there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Nickels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazepin to the mat! Mazepin manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Mazepin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazepin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazepin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazepin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mazepin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nickels doesn't defend quickly enough and Mazepin has managed to lock this one up! Can Nickels escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mazepin on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fedor Mazepin!
Fedor Mazepin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 510: Deane VS Benandonner
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Packer is predictable there
and Kish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kish steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kish scores with a jab. Packer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kish avoids a kick to the body.
Packer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Kish had a free shot at his head there.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Kish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kish throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Kish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
Packer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kish counters with a stiff right hand.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Packer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Packer tries to clinch up but Kish circles away and keeps his distance.
Kish throws a shot to the body.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish lands an overhand right.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Packer. That snapped Kish's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kish.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kish tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kish has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kish.
A countering left hand to the body from Kish misses.
Kish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Packer misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer swings widly with a right hand
and Kish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer throws a combination. Kish tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kish throws a series of strikes that have Packer backpedaling.
Packer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Packer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Packer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kish's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packer misses with a combination
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Packer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Packer misses with a combination
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kish circles away.
And Kish responds with a good body kick, but Packer manages to step out the way in time.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer misses with a double jab
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer misses with a shot to the body
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kish blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ford Kish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer throws a combination that misses
and Kish counters with a nice body shot.
Kish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kish blocks a head kick by Packer.
Kish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kish scores with a hook.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kish scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kish lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Kish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Kish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kish is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kish's head backwards.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Kish counters with a right hand to the body.
Kish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kish scores with a body shot.
Kish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kish lands a head shot.
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Packer doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer tries to land a body kick
and Kish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Packer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kish works over Packer's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Kish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer tries to clinch but Kish moves away
and Kish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kish cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Packer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Packer misses with a kick to the body
and Kish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kish tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Kish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Packer misses with an uppercut
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Kish moves out of range of the strikes.
Kish follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kish lands a glancing blow to the side of Packer's head.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Packer misses with a body shot
and Kish counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Kish lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer tries to clinch up
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Kish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Kish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kish counters with a body kick that stops Packer in his tracks momentarily.
Kish scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Kish. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Packer throws a lazy head kick
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford Kish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer tries to clinch
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer misses with a body punch
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Packer throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kish thuds a left hand into Packer's body.#T1#
Kish staying out of range there.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kish counters with a right hand to the body.
Packer misses with a jab to the body
and Kish counters with a right hand to the body.
Packer throws a lazy head kick
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
Kish cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Kish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Packer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Kish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Kish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Packer looks to land a body kick but Kish moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kish.
Kish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Packer misses with a jab to the body
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
A countering left hand to the body from Kish misses.#T3#
Packer leaves Kish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kish counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kish counters with a nice body shot.
Kish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kish connects with a leg kick.
Kish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Kish lets loose with a powerful body kick. Packer will feel that in the morning.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kish checks it well.
Kish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Packer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ford Kish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kish 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ford Kish!
An intense looking Ford Kish took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanna take this moment, to tell all these beautiful fans in the crowd... Look at the person next to you and realize they would kill you for your food if their life depended on it. So dont have me next to you.'.

Event: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Immanuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Voin's head.#CUT#It looks like Zima Voin has been cut.#CL#
Immanuel closes the distance and pushes Voin back into the cage.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Voin. #BC2#
Voin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Voin.
Voin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Voin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Immanuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Immanuel scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Immanuel.
Voin blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Immanuel takes a swing at Voin's ribcage but misses.
Voin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Voin drives through and clinches with Immanuel against the cage.
Voin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Immanuel pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Voin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Immanuel gets caught flat footed, as Voin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Voin advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immanuel isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Immanuel struggling a bit here.
Immanuel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Voin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Immanuel tries to buck Voin off but Voin is having none of it.
Voin taking a breather here.
Immanuel tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Immanuel wants to control but Voin postures up.
Voin takes a little break here. Immanuel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Immanuel is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Voin cracks a nice hook into Immanuel's ribs.
Immanuel misses with the combination.
Voin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Immanuel throws a lazy head kick
and Voin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Immanuel throws a shot to the body.
Voin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voin throws a hook to the side of Immanuel's head but Immanuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Immanuel doesn't manage to clinch there - Voin circles away.
Immanuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Voin on the side of the head.
Immanuel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Voin takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Immanuel does no damage. #T4#
A head kick from Immanuel lands but Voin takes it in his stride.
Immanuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Voin darts in and clinches Immanuel up against the cage.
Voin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Voin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Voin. Voin gets slowly back to his feet.
Immanuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voin throws out the jab.
Immanuel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Immanuel rushes Voin and presses him up against the cage.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Voin.
Voin wants a takedown but no success here.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Voin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Immanuel prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Immanuel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voin blocking some punches.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yeshua Immanuel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zima Voin's cut.
That's time! Immanuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Voin missing with a left hand there. Immanuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Immanuel keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Voin walks into a jab.
Voin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Voin misses with a few strikes there.
Immanuel throws a big counter combination but Voin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Immanuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Immanuel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voin. That did some damage!
Voin fails with a takedown attempt.
Immanuel takes a swing at Voin's ribcage but misses.
Immanuel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Immanuel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Voin is rocked!
Crunch! Immanuel slams his shin into Voin's torso.
Voin is still on wobbly legs! Can Immanuel finish him?
Immanuel slips under a jab from Voin.#CL#
Immanuel drives through and clinches with Voin against the cage.
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!
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Voin.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Voin throws a punch but it's blocked by Immanuel.
Voin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Immanuel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Immanuel.
Voin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voin can do to turn this around?
Voin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Voin.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Voin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Voin.
Yeshua Immanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Immanuel lands a nice shot to the body.
Immanuel is pressed up against the cage. Voin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Immanuel down to the mat. Immanuel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zima Voin.
Immanuel steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Voin is out on his feet! Immanuel sets himself and nearly takes Voin's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yeshua Immanuel!
Yeshua Immanuel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin slips a jab and a cross from Amida.
Telushikin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Amida with a body shot.
Amida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Telushikin's sensitive parts.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Amida.
Telushikin misses with a head kick.
Minoari Amida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Telushikin.
Amida lands a glancing blow to the side of Telushikin's head.
Amida is looking to clinch but Telushikin is avoiding it.
Amida is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Telushikin misses.#CL#
Amida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Telushikin looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amida lands with a left to the head.
Amida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Telushikin's elbow.
Amida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amida cracks Telushikin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Amida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Amida is working Telushikin over against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Amida. #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
A short uppercut from Amida.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Amida finish him?
Amida connects with a knee to the head.
Amida has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Telushikin to the canvas! Can Telushikin beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Telushikin was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Amida is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Minoari Amida!
A very excited looking Minoari Amida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Mircea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickels shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Nickels shoots in but no luck this time.
Nickels moves to clinch but Mircea breaks away
and Nickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickels takes a step back to recover.
Mircea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Nickels blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Nickels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickels walks into a left hand.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickels closes the distance and clinches up with Mircea, looking for a takedown. Nickels pushes Mircea against the cage but Mircea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickels looks winded!
Nickels shoots in and drives through. Mircea sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickels's sensitive parts.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Nickels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mircea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickels drops his hands momentarily and Mircea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mircea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickels's head backwards.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mircea scores with a nice right hand.
Nickels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy body kick from Mircea #TD2#
and Nickels counters with a single leg into guard. Mircea didn't expect that.
Nickels trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels is stalling in the full guard.
Mircea wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nickels postures up in Mircea's guard and throws a big left but Mircea blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea controlling Nickels's posture.
Nickels is looking to pass into half guard but Mircea pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mircea is in guard.#REVR#
Nickels trying to keep a closed guard but Mircea is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickels 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.
Mircea slips nicely into half guard.
Nickels trying to control but Mircea postures up.
Nickels is looking for a sweep. Mircea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nickels is concentrating on defense, preventing Mircea from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickels momentarily.
Nickels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Mircea is looking to slow Nickels down with leg kicks.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickels is out of range and Mircea settles back down.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mircea half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Nickels clinches up with Mircea and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea. #BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickels moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks Nickels with an uppercut!
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mircea.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Nickels on that attempt.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Mircea punishes Nickels's body with a nice straight punch.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Mircea throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Mircea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickels goes for a double leg but Mircea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mircea continues to drive forward.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt - Mircea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickels takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nickels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Nickels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea sizes up Nickels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mircea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickels's hands.
Mircea thows a body kick. Nickels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Nickels shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mircea throws a combination. Nickels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea lands a nice looking body kick.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Mircea throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Mircea. That snapped Nickels's head back. #ROC#Nickels is rocked!#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Mircea scores with a decent looking hook.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Mircea lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
You can see that Nickels has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mircea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
BOOM! Mircea lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nickels. Nickels tries to recover but Mircea is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nickels lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: H14
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Kallio connects with a nice looking jab.
Kallio checks a low kick from Telushikin.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Telushikin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Telushikin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Kimmo Kallio has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Telushikin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kallio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telushikin circles away quickly and effectively.
Telushikin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kallio is out of range and Telushikin settles back down.
Kallio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kallio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Telushikin.#T1#
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin throws a wild body kick that Kallio sees coming a mile off.
Kallio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telushikin. Kallio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kallio throws a hook but Telushikin avoids it easily.
Telushikin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kallio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Kallio is having none of it. #CL#
Kallio pushes Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio.
Telushikin blocking some punches.
Kallio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A short uppercut from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kallio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kallio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kallio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kallio looks to land a combination. Telushikin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Kallio scores with a body shot.
Telushikin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallio finish him?
Telushikin looks winded!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Kallio misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kallio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Kallio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kallio lands a body shot.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio digs a right hand into Telushikin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Telushikin's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio creates a bit of distance and cracks Telushikin with a big uppercut! Telushikin goes down! The referee pushes Kallio away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Telushikin make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Kallio takes it!

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

Event: SPFT #10
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ascheulov throwing a counter right hand but Nee manages to avoid it.
Nee misses with a hook
and Ascheulov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ascheulov lands a really nice looking cross but Nee seems unphased.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ascheulov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ascheulov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ascheulov missing with a left hand there. Nee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ascheulov scores with a sloppy right hand. Nee should have avoided that one.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Nee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ascheulov lands an uppercut.
Ascheulov gets through Nee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ascheulov. #T1#
Ascheulov prevents a body shot from Nee.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
Nee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ascheulov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee tries to work over Ascheulov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nee works on Ascheulov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Nee working aggressively here.
Nee misses with some punches.
Nee misses with a punch on the inside.
Ascheulov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nee misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Ascheulov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ascheulov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nee gets through Ascheulov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Ascheulov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nee rushes Ascheulov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ascheulov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
Ascheulov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ascheulov lands with a right to the head.
Ascheulov blocks an uppercut.
Ascheulov tries a body shot but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nee's elbow.
Nee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nee lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov. #T3##BC#
Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee throws a right and a left that Ascheulov avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nee.
Ascheulov misses with a hook.
Ascheulov throws a hook to the side of Nee's head but Nee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ascheulov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ascheulov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ascheulov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nee is just out of range.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Ascheulov pushes Nee up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Ascheulov. #T4#
Ascheulov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Ascheulov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ascheulov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action. #BC#
Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ascheulov. Nee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ascheulov throws a lazy right hand but Nee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nee throws a counter combo.
Nee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ascheulov moves away.
Nee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nee wants to clinch.#CL2#
Nee pushes Ascheulov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Ascheulov dominated that round.
That's time! Ascheulov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ascheulov tries to bum rush Nee with a series of wild strikes but Nee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov swings for the body but Nee moves out of range.
Nee looks to land a right hand but Ascheulov moved out of range.#KD#
Ascheulov throws a left that rocks Nee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ascheulov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nee regain composure! #ROC#Nee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nee wants to control but Ascheulov postures up.
Nee is still in real trouble! Can Ascheulov finish him?
Nee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ascheulov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Ascheulov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nee seems to have recovered his senses.
Nee wants to slow Ascheulov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
Ascheulov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ascheulov on the side of the head.
Nee tries to bum rush Ascheulov with a series of wild strikes but Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nee throws a series of punches but Ascheulov moves out of range.
Nee lands a really nice looking cross but Ascheulov seems unphased.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ascheulov backs off Nee throws a huge counter combo but Ascheulov manages to avoid it all.
Nee throws out a loose jab but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ascheulov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nee misses with a series of wild punches.
Watchman Nee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ascheulov closes the distance but Nee moves to the side
and Nee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##KD#
Ascheulov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nee goes down! Can Ascheulov finish him!?
Ascheulov postures up in Nee's guard and throws a big left but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nee is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ascheulov controls Nee momentarily but Nee frees himself.
Nee pushing down on Ascheulov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nee trying to mount his opponent but Ascheulov defends it.
Nee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Ascheulov gets full guard.
Nee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ascheulov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ascheulov, not yet.
Ascheulov is working hard here to advance position.
Ascheulov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ascheulov looking to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ascheulov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nee's guard. #REVR#
Nee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ascheulov wants to stand and escape but instead Nee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ascheulov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ascheulov controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ascheulov is trying to hold Nee in close to prevent damage but Nee has managed to pass into half guard.
Nee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Ascheulov 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#
Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov with a nice cross.
Nee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ascheulov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ascheulov swivels and escapes.
Ascheulov throws a big counter combination but Nee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pavel Ascheulov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ascheulov clinches. #BC#
Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ascheulov.
Nee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ascheulov with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ascheulov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ascheulov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Nee moves forwards but Ascheulov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ascheulov throws a nice looking combination but Nee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ascheulov lands a jab to the head.
Nee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Nee. That snapped Ascheulov's head back.
Ascheulov finds Nee's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Nee flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ascheulov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Nee will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Ascheulov!

Event: WVT 156: Anderson v Torvik
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Immanuel can pounce on him.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Immanuel sprawls well.
Immanuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Immanuel connects with a body shot.#TD#
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Immanuel's guard.
Sanchez stands and throws Immanuel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Sanchez has an Americana. Immanuel didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sanchez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sanchez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jesus Sanchez!
A less than humble Jesus Sanchez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Yeshua Immanuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: GC 506: Sanchez VS Galgo
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coooie Cobber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Packer swats away the attempt to clinch by Coooie Cobber.
Packer is looking to counter punch.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Packer.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coooie Cobber is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coooie Cobber thuds his right hand into Packer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coooie Cobber throws a series of punches but Packer avoids them all with ease.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Coooie Cobber misses with a combination
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer takes one on the button.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber rushes Packer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coooie Cobber gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Coooie Cobber.
Packer digs a right hand underneath Coooie Cobber's ribcage. Coooie Cobber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Coooie Cobber scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Coooie Cobber lands a right hand.
Coooie Cobber tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Packer. #T2#
Packer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Coooie Cobber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coooie Cobber slips a jab from Packer.
Coooie Cobber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer misses with the combination.
Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Packer.
Packer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Coooie Cobber cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Packer misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Coooie Cobber feints a jab promting Packer to slip. Coooie Cobber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Packer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Coooie Cobber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coooie Cobber.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Coooie Cobber scores with a one two! Packer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Coooie Cobber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coooie Cobber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Packer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber is out of range.
Coooie Cobber tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coooie Cobber lands with a hook. Packer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Packer looks for the body kick but Coooie Cobber saw that one coming.
Coooie Cobber jabs Packer right on the nose. Packer blinks but takes it well.
Coooie Cobber is looking to clinch.
Coooie Cobber is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Packer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice hook to Packer's body. Packer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coooie Cobber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Coooie Cobber scores with a jab.
Packer is looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber is avoiding it.
Coooie Cobber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coooie Cobber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coooie Cobber works the jab nicely.
Packer throws a combination that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a left to the body.
Coooie Cobber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coooie Cobber scores with a hook to the body. Packer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Coooie Cobber.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coooie Cobber works the jab nicely.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coooie Cobber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer tries to clinch there but Coooie Cobber circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Coooie Cobber dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Coooie Cobber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Coooie Cobber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Coooie Cobber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coooie Cobber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coooie Cobber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coooie Cobber avoids the body shot from Packer.
Packer moves to clinch but Coooie Cobber breaks away
and Coooie Cobber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer throws a combination that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coooie Cobber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer throws a lazy body kick
and Coooie Cobber counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Coooie Cobber lands a left and a right that send Packer crashing to the mat, dazed. Coooie Cobber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Coooie Cobber and Packer falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Coooie Cobber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Coooie Cobber!
In his post fight interview, Andy Coooie Cobber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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