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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikil comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Dillinger has chosen A Milli Killer Instrumental as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
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185 cm
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikil closes the distance and pushes Dillinger back into the cage.
Dillinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikil's elbow.
Dillinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dillinger regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikil won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikil manages to get himself to full guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
Nikil is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dillinger controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nikil moves into the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger tries to circle away but Nikil has him pinned against the cage.
Nikil lands a hook that snaps the head of Dillinger backwards.
Nikil gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nikil is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillinger has wrist control.
Nikil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dillinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dillinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nikil!
Dillinger controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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!
Dillinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikil is looking to escape.
Nikil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikil tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dillinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillinger clinches up against the cage.
Dillinger misses with a body punch.
Dillinger is trying to break the clinch but Nikil is controlling him.
Nikil prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dillinger regains guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Nikil from controlling successfully.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger working a defensive guard but Nikil passes into half guard.
Nikil prevents Dillinger from standing back up.
Nikil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikil lands strikes from half guard.
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. Nikil connects with a nice short shot to Dillinger's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to kick Nikil off but Nikil keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nikil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nikil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nikil seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dillinger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dillinger manages to get to full guard.
Nikil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillinger on the ground.
Nikil won't allow Dillinger to sweep him here.
Nikil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nikil defends it easily.
Dillinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dillinger, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikil is in close to Dillinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenrick Nikil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nikil connects with a jab.
Nikil scores with a jab to the head.
Nikil scores with the left hand. Dillinger knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Justin Dillinger has been cut.
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger trying to control the action but Nikil is working from the bottom.
Dillinger prevents Nikil from improving his position.
Dillinger is keen to just control but Nikil is a slippery customer.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillinger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Dillinger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nikil forces Dillinger back against the cage and clinches.
Nikil works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dillinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikil won't allow Dillinger to get back to his feet.
Nikil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillinger pushes Nikil off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikil clinches with his opponent.
Dillinger working hard to break the clinch.
Nikil has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dillinger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dillinger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil working Dillinger over with strikes.
Dillinger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nikil preventing the sweep.
Nikil prevents Dillinger from getting back to his feet.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dillinger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dillinger is looking to advance position but Nikil won't allow it.
Dillinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Dillinger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nikil gets a takedown into half guard.
Dillinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenrick Nikil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikil stopping the sweep attempt from Dillinger.
Nikil looking to pass the guard.
Nikil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dillinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nikil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillinger is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Dillinger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Dillinger's cut.
That's time! Nikil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nikil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillinger did well to prevent Nikil getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dillinger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikil stopping the sweep attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger wants to stand but Nikil is controlling the position.
Nikil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikil manages to get himself to full guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
Dillinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nikil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nikil takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikil lands with a light punch inside.
Nikil has Dillinger pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nikil pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dillinger tumbling to the mat - Nikil dives into Dillinger's guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Nikil controlling him for the moment.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikil manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikil keeping moving, preventing Dillinger from controlling successfully.
Dillinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Nikil keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Justin Dillinger.
Dillinger darts in and clinches Nikil up against the cage.
Nikil prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikil gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dillinger regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dillinger is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger trying to control but Nikil is working from the bottom.
Dillinger slips nicely into half guard.
Nikil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikil is not content to let Dillinger control the position.
Dillinger controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like Dillinger is going to stand back up.
Nikil is refusing to be controlled, as Dillinger sits in half guard.
Dillinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Dillinger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillinger has Nikil up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikil gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nikil passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger tries to hold on but Nikil pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Dillinger.
I think Dillinger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Dillinger!
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hype
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pop
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