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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juzefel Stalinel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikel has chosen Borneo Head Hunter Theam Song as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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170 cm
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juzefel Stalinel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Nikel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalinel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinel throws a shot to the body.
Stalinel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikel shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikel goes for a double leg but Stalinel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stalinel continues to drive forward.
Stalinel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stalinel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stalinel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikel with the counter takedown but Stalinel avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stalinel counters with a left to the body.
Juzefel Stalinel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nikel.
Stalinel scores with a body shot.
Nikel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikel lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikel won't allow Stalinel to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stalinel keeping full guard, as Nikel tries to pass.
Stalinel wants to stand up but Nikel is controlling him.
Stalinel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikel.
Nikel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stalinel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stalinel working a defensive guard here.
Nikel tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalinel is retaining full guard.
Stalinel is trying to keep Nikel in close.
Stalinel keeping full guard, as Nikel tries to pass.
Nikel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stalinel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikel.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stalinel looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stalinel thuds a left hand into Nikel's body.
Nikel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juzefel Stalinel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinel misses with the combination.
Stalinel tries to clinch up.
Nikel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stalinel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stalinel stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikel. Nikel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalinel.
Stalinel lands with a hook. Nikel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stalinel tries to clinch but Nikel is having none of it.
Nikel has his takedown stuffed
and Stalinel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nikel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stalinel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stalinel is trying to control Nikel's posture but Nikel avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikel throws an elbow but Stalinel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stalinel is trying to control Nikel's posture but Nikel avoids it.
The ground and pound from Nikel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nikel sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stalinel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stalinel tries to improve position but can't.
Nikel working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikel trying to control the position but Stalinel is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinel wants to control but Nikel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juzefel Stalinel dominated that round.
That's time! Stalinel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nikel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stalinel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nikel scrambles back to his feet.
Nikel misses with a takedown attempt
and Stalinel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikel thinking.
Stalinel tries to clinch but Nikel moves out of range.
Stalinel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinel is looking to wear down Nikel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stalinel lands with a nice combination. Nikel backs away looking to recover.
Stalinel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nikel's head backwards.
Nikel dives in and grabs Stalinel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stalinel pushes down on Nikel's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikel ducks right into an uppercut from Stalinel.
Nikel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stalinel counters with a nice body shot.
Juzefel Stalinel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nikel.
Stalinel has Nikel up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikel controls his hands.
Nikel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalinel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nikel can't fight it off and eventually Stalinel manages to take the fight to the floor. Nikel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stalinel throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikel is trying to hold Stalinel in close to prevent damage but Stalinel has managed to pass into half guard.
Stalinel trying to control the action but Nikel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stalinel.
Stalinel looks to land a strike but Nikel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stalinel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stalinel tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikel is retaining full guard.
Stalinel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stalinel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stalinel wants to control from the top but Nikel keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stalinel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikel can do to turn this around?
Nikel shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalinel tries to sprawl out of it but Nikel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalinel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalinel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stalinel is trying to control Nikel's posture but Nikel avoids it.
Stalinel tries to buck Nikel off but Nikel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel gets back to half guard.
Stalinel missing with punches from the bottom.
Stalinel punching from the bottom.
Nikel is trying to control the action in half guard but Stalinel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stalinel wants to control but Nikel is keeping busy.
John Nikel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikel is looking to take a break and control but Stalinel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinel is trying to maintain the position but Nikel is very close to passing his half guard.
Stalinel gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juzefel Stalinel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stalinel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikel was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinel.
Stalinel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Nikel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikel shoots and misses
and Stalinel counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalinel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Nikel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stalinel tries to close the distance and clinch but Nikel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalinel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinel stuns Nikel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalinel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikel shoots and misses
and Stalinel counters with a series of strikes. Nikel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stalinel looks to land a combination but Nikel avoids it well.
Nikel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stalinel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nikel somewhat.
Juzefel Stalinel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Nikel.
Nikel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juzefel Stalinel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stalinel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nikel fails with the takedown.
Nikel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stalinel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nikel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stalinel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nikel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalinel keeps working.
John Nikel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalinel struggling a bit here.
Nikel wants to control for a moment but Stalinel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikel thows a huge punch but Stalinel dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinel trying to control but Nikel postures up.
Stalinel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nikel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stalinel is looking for a sweep. Nikel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stalinel is controlling Nikel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nikel trying to control from half guard but Stalinel is working away.
Stalinel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikel.
Nikel passes to side control.
Stalinel is looking for a sweep.
Nikel is working Stalinel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Juzefel Stalinel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikel trying to control the action but Stalinel is working from the bottom.
Nikel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stalinel dodges the ground and pound from Nikel.
Nikel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stalinel keeps working.
Nikel tries to move to mount but Stalinel blocks the move with his legs.
Stalinel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinel is working hard here to advance position.
Nikel is trying to get an arm triangle but Stalinel is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juzefel Stalinel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stalinel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juzefel Stalinel!
In defeat, John Nikel stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will came back and next time the judge will raise my hand.'.
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