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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Nikisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikisch comes to the cage accompanied by Skillet - Hero. Templeton has chosen Mudvayne-Scream With Me as his entrance music. Art Nikisch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Art Nikisch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Nikisch fails with a takedown attempt.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikisch circles away.
Templeton lands a head kick!
Templeton tries to clinch up but Nikisch circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikisch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikisch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A right-left combo lands from Templeton.
It looks like Art Nikisch has been cut.
Nikisch leaves Templeton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Templeton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Templeton tries to clinch but Nikisch is having none of it.
Nikisch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton misses with a head kick.
Templeton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Templeton has closed the distance and engaged Nikisch in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikisch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikisch scores with a hook to the body. Templeton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nikisch scores with a takedown into Templeton's guard.
Nikisch gets to his feet. Templeton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Templeton is looking to clinch.
Templeton throws a low kick but Nikisch avoids it.
Templeton is looking to clinch but Nikisch is avoiding it.
Templeton stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikisch. Nikisch gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikisch 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.
Nikisch is looking to chop away at Templeton's legs.
Templeton wants to clinch.
Templeton throws a lazy head kick
so Nikisch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nikisch is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikisch trying to control the position from guard on top but Templeton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templeton is looking to stand up but Nikisch isn't so interested in that idea.
Templeton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikisch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Templeton looking for a sweep. Not yet Templeton, not yet.
Nikisch wants to stand and escape but instead Templeton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikisch is keeping the position for now.
Nikisch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Templeton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Templeton wants to control from the top but Nikisch keeps moving.
Templeton throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikisch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikisch pulls Templeton in close to prevent any damage.
Templeton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Templeton clinches but Nikisch breaks the clinch
and Nikisch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nikisch decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nikisch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton closes the distance but Nikisch moves to the side
and Nikisch finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick by Templeton misses
and Nikisch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Templeton darts in trying to clinch
and Nikisch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikisch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Templeton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nikisch is in Templeton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templeton is working an open guard so Nikisch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Nikisch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Nikisch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Templeton slips under a jab from Nikisch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses
and Nikisch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Templeton's guard.
Nikisch advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikisch in particular looking to stall.
Templeton is trying to stand up here but Nikisch is controlling him well.
Nikisch decides to stand and escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikisch throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nikisch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Levi Templeton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Templeton is looking to score with low kicks.
Templeton wants to clinch
and Nikisch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Nikisch keeps it at a distance.
Templeton misses with a takedown attempt
and Nikisch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikisch scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
Templeton moves in looking to clinch but Nikisch pushes him off.
Templeton fails with the takedown
and Nikisch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Templeton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikisch misses the shot to the body.
Nikisch is looking to wear down Templeton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nikisch throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton scores with a head kick.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikisch.
Templeton moves out of range as Nikisch strikes.
Templeton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Art Nikisch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikisch is trying to control but can't.
Nikisch gets full guard.
Nikisch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Templeton wants to stand but Nikisch is controlling his posture from full guard.
Templeton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikisch has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Templeton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Nikisch keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Art Nikisch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Templeton.
Nikisch jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
Templeton tries a low kick but Nikisch avoids it.
Nikisch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Templeton throws a lazy head kick
and Nikisch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nikisch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikisch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Templeton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Templeton darts in trying to clinch
and Nikisch counters with a head kick.
Templeton has Nikisch up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikisch dodges an elbow strike from Templeton.
Templeton trying to stall but Nikisch improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands an elbow inside.
Nikisch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Templeton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Will Nikisch go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Templeton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Templeton tries to kick Nikisch off but Nikisch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikisch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Nikisch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Art Nikisch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nikisch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikisch walks into a jab.
Nikisch cracks the inside of Templeton's front leg.
Templeton clinches but Nikisch breaks the clinch
and Nikisch counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Nikisch misses.
Templeton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Templeton wants to clinch up but Nikisch keeps it at a distance.
Templeton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Templeton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikisch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton takes the fight into the clinch.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Templeton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Nikisch blocks it.
Nikisch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nikisch gets to his feet. Templeton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nikisch tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Templeton slips under a jab from Nikisch.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nikisch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Templeton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nikisch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nikisch tries to escape but Templeton is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton trying to control the position but Nikisch is working away.
Nikisch wants to control but Templeton postures up.
Nikisch tries to escape but Templeton is in control.
Templeton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikisch keeps working.
Nikisch has one of Templeton's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nikisch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Templeton is controlling him well.
Nikisch is trying to control Templeton's posture but Templeton avoids it.
The referee asks Templeton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Templeton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Templeton tries to clinch up
and Nikisch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikisch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Templeton moves in looking to clinch but Nikisch pushes him off.
Templeton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Templeton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Templeton stops Nikisch from standing up.
Templeton passes Nikisch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Templeton uses his free foot to push down on Nikisch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nikisch.
Nikisch working to try and regain half guard.
Templeton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nikisch to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nikisch shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nikisch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nikisch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikisch circles away.
Nikisch works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Templeton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikisch.
Levi Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikisch lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikisch wants to stand but Templeton is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nikisch holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Levi Templeton.
I think Nikisch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Nikisch!
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