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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Geek Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geek Fighter has chosen One More Saturday Night as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Geek Fighter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Nickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Geek Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geek Fighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geek Fighter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickson is able to avoid easily.
Geek Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Nickson pushes Geek Fighter away with a front kick.
Geek Fighter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Geek Fighter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nickson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Geek Fighter eats them both and turns towards Nickson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nickson rushes Geek Fighter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nickson tries to land a knee to the head but Geek Fighter blocks with his arms.
Nickson tries to land a knee to the head but Geek Fighter blocks with his arms.
Nickson with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Geek Fighter is working Nickson over against the cage.
Geek Fighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Geek Fighter managing to block the knees to the body from Nickson.
Geek Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nickson backwards.
Geek Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geek Fighter's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geek Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
Nickson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nickson lands a good knee to the midsection. Geek Fighter won't want to take too many of those.
Nickson has Geek Fighter pressed against the cage, preventing Geek Fighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickson missing with knees to the body.
Geek Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Geek Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicksons head.
Geek Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geek Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickson drives through and clinches with Geek Fighter against the cage.
Geek Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Geek Fighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Geek Fighter dodges an elbow strike from Nickson.
Nickson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Geek Fighter lands a knee to the body.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickson instigates a clinch.
Geek Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickson moves into the clinch.
Nickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Geek Fighter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nickson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Geek Fighter.
Nickson scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Geek Fighter.
Nickson tries a knee to the head but Geek Fighter blocks it.
Geek Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but Nickson blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Geek Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Geek Fighter does no damage.
Nickson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Geek Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nickson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geek Fighter.
Nickson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geek Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Geek Fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Geek Fighter is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Geek Fighter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Geek Fighter prevents a body shot from Nickson.
Geek Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Nickson has him pressed against the cage.
Nickson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Geek Fighter smiles and moves away.
Geek Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nickson clinches up against the cage.
Nickson tries to throw a body punch but Geek Fighter avoids it by throwing Nickson back against the cage.
Nickson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nickson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nickson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Geek Fighter stalling in the clinch but Nickson improves position.
Geek Fighter breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickson has closed the distance and engaged Geek Fighter in a clinch.
Nickson is trying to stall.
Geek Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Geek Fighter stalling in the clinch but Nickson improves position.
Geek Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickson breaks from the clinch.
Geek Fighter sizes up Nickson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geek Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickson.
Nickson drives through and clinches with Geek Fighter against the cage.
Nickson missing with knees to the body.
Nickson connects with a knee to the head.
Geek Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geek Fighter trying to stall but Nickson improves his position.
Nickson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickson has managed to clinch.
Nickson tries a knee to the head but Geek Fighter blocks it.
Geek Fighter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickson or not.
Geek Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicksons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johan Nickson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Geek Fighter closes the distance and pushes Nickson back into the cage.
Geek Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickson clinches up with Geek Fighter and pushes him back against the cage.
Geek Fighter lands with a right to the head.
Geek Fighter taking a breather.
Nickson lands a shot to the body.
Geek Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Nickson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geek Fighter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Geek Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nickson.
Nickson lands a good knee to the midsection. Geek Fighter won't want to take too many of those.
Nickson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nickson is stalling here.
Nickson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nickson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nickson wants to sweep but no luck.
Geek Fighter is breathing heavily.
Geek Fighter won't allow Nickson to get back to his feet.
Nickson is trying to control the position but Geek Fighter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geek Fighter wants to control from the top but Nickson keeps moving.
Geek Fighter sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mark Geek Fighter wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nickson misses with a low kick.
Johan Nickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickson moves into range and clinches up with Geek Fighter.
Nickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Geek Fighter has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickson.
Nickson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Geek Fighter tries to work over Nickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Geek Fighter tries a body shot but Nickson blocks it.
Geek Fighter landing knees to the head.
Geek Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickson backwards.
Nickson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Geek Fighter avoids it.
Nickson wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickson's elbow.
Nickson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nickson backwards.
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!
Geek Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geek Fighter has managed to clinch.
Geek Fighter pushes Nickson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Geek Fighter working aggressively here.
Geek Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Nickson has him pressed against the cage.
Geek Fighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Nickson won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nickson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johan Nickson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Geek Fighter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nickson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Geek Fighter's defenses.
Geek Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geek Fighter throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Nickson. Nickson maintains the clinch.
Geek Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geek Fighter.
Nickson with a poor takedown
and Geek Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Geek Fighter thows a body shot but no joy.
Geek Fighter throws a head kick that misses.
Geek Fighter swinging wildly here.
Nickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickson moves into range and clinches up with Geek Fighter.
Nickson working Geek Fighter over with knees to the body.
Geek Fighter lands with a right to the head.
Geek Fighter tries a body shot but Nickson blocks it.
Nickson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nickson breaks the clinch.
Geek Fighter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nickson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickson gets a clinch.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickson shoots in for a double leg but Geek Fighter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickson closes the distance and pushes Geek Fighter back into the cage.
Nickson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Geek Fighter avoiding damage as Nickson throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nickson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Nickson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Nickson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickson.
Nickson pushes Geek Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickson tries to land knees in the clinch but Geek Fighter avoids the damage to the body.
Geek Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickson tries to throw a body punch but Geek Fighter avoids it by throwing Nickson back against the cage.
Geek Fighter blocks a body shot from Nickson.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Nickson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johan Nickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Geek Fighter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Geek Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Geek Fighter.
Nickson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Geek Fighter walks away with a smile on his face. Nickson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geek Fighter moves into the clinch.
Geek Fighter works on Nickson's body with a couple of short punches.
Geek Fighter managing to block the knees to the body from Nickson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Geek Fighter tries to work over Nickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickson stalling in the clinch but Geek Fighter improves position.
Nickson tries to throw a body punch but Geek Fighter avoids it by throwing Nickson back against the cage.
Geek Fighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nickson looking to slow down the pace here.
Geek Fighter stalling the fight.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geek Fighter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickson shoots and misses
and Geek Fighter counters with a left and a right that stings Nickson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geek Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Geek Fighter tries to break the clinch but Nickson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson prevents a body shot from Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter tries to work over Nickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Geek Fighter is working Nickson over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geek Fighter misses with a body punch.
Geek Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
Nickson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geek Fighter's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Geek Fighter's brow.
Nickson wants a takedown.
Nickson keeps control of Geek Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Geek Fighter pushes Nickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Geek Fighter keeps control of Nickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nickson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Geek Fighter.
Nickson swings wildly with an uppercut but Geek Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickson is looking to control Geek Fighter's arms but Geek Fighter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nickson has his back to the cage.
Geek Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson looking to throw knees to the head but Geek Fighter is blocking nicely.
Geek Fighter prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
Geek Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Geek Fighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geek Fighter swinging wildly here.
Geek Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geek Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickson.
Nickson instigates a clinch.
Nickson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nickson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Geek Fighter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Geek Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickson backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nickson as Geek Fighter tries to tie him up.
Nickson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geek Fighter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nickson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nickson landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickson misses with a knee to the head.
Geek Fighter controlling the action here for a moment.
Geek Fighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickson backwards.
Nickson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter taking a breather.
Geek Fighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Nickson has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickson looking to throw knees to the head but Geek Fighter is blocking nicely.
Geek Fighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Nickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geek Fighter as Nickson tries to tie him up.
Geek Fighter prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mark Geek Fighter just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Nickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Geek Fighter lands a body shot.
Nickson shoots for a takedown but Geek Fighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nickson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Geek Fighter lands a body shot.
Nickson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geek Fighter, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nickson.
Geek Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geek Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickson darts in and clinches Geek Fighter up against the cage.
Nickson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Geek Fighter avoids it.
Geek Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Nickson is controlling him.
Geek Fighter tries to stall but Nickson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nickson throws a punch but it's blocked by Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter trying to stall but Nickson improves his position.
Geek Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickson lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geek Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Nickson has him pressed against the cage.
Geek Fighter is trying to push Nickson away but Nickson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Nickson.
Geek Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickson clinches up with Geek Fighter and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickson misses with a punch to the body.
Geek Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Geek Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Geek Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Nickson.
Nickson misses with a body punch.
Geek Fighter controlling the action here for a moment.
Nickson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Geek Fighter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nickson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Geek Fighter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Geek Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geek Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Nickson. Nickson maintains the clinch.
Nickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Geek Fighter does no damage.
Geek Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Nickson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Geek Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geek Fighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Geek Fighter works the jab nicely.
Geek Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nickson prevents Geek Fighter from breaking the clinch.
Nickson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson rushes Geek Fighter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Geek Fighter is pressed up against the cage. Nickson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Geek Fighter down to the mat. Geek Fighter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geek Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Nickson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nickson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Geek Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickson trying to control the position but instead, Geek Fighter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nickson into the cage.
Nickson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geek Fighter slips a jab and a cross from Nickson.
Nickson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geek Fighter, pushing him back against the cage.
Geek Fighter wants to stall.
Geek Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickson rushes Geek Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Geek Fighter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nickson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geek Fighter is defending well for now.
Nickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geek Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geek Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickson.
Nickson wants a takedown.
Geek Fighter pushes Nickson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Geek Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geek Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter has managed to clinch.
Nickson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Geek Fighter in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nickson pushes off an throws an elbow but Geek Fighter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Geek Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Nickson is trying to maintain a safe position but Geek Fighter gets an underhook and turns Nickson into the cage.
Nickson missing with knees to the body.
Geek Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Nickson had his way with Mark Geek Fighter in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Geek Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Geek Fighter throws a right hand that Nickson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickson also avoids with ease.
Geek Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Nickson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Geek Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
Geek Fighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Geek Fighter stalling in the clinch but Nickson improves position.
Nickson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geek Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Geek Fighter blocks a body shot from Nickson.
Nickson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geek Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Geek Fighter as the two fighters clinch.
Nickson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Geek Fighter lands a right hand.
Nickson tries to stall but Geek Fighter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geek Fighter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geek Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nickson tries to pull guard but Geek Fighter holds him up against the cage and eventually Nickson drops back down to his feet.
Nickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geek Fighter as Nickson tries to tie him up.
Geek Fighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nickson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geek Fighter's elbow.
Nickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Geek Fighters head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nickson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nickson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Geek Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Nickson.
Nickson misses with a knee strike.
Geek Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geek Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickson.
Geek Fighter breaks 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!
Geek Fighter forces Nickson back against the cage and clinches.
Nickson'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.
Geek Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Geek Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geek Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Nickson's belly button to the back.
Geek Fighter leaves Nickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Geek Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geek Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter looks to land a combination. Nickson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Geek Fighter misses with the combination.
Geek Fighter clinches with his opponent.
Nickson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nickson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Geek Fighter is defending well for now.
Nickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geek Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Nickson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nickson keeps control of Geek Fighter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Geek Fighter takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mark Geek Fighter has been cut.
Nickson tries to pull guard but Geek Fighter won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geek Fighter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickson rather than just go for the knockout.
Geek Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geek Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Geek Fighter drives through and clinches with Nickson 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!
Geek Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Geek Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Geek Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Geek Fighter.
Geek Fighter scores with a hook to the body.
Geek Fighter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geek Fighter looks to land a combination but Nickson avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickson clinches up with Geek Fighter and pushes him back against the cage.
Geek Fighter tries to break the clinch but Nickson is controlling the position.
Mark Geek Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geek Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Geek Fighter.
I think Nickson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Johan Nickson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Johan Nickson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Johan Nickson!
Johan Nickson wins by unanimous decision!
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