Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UFC-Fright Night 8
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold throws a push kick but Nikitin slaps the foot to one side.
Nikitin darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Nikitin into the cage.
A big left from Gold misses.
Gold misses with a looping left.
Gold throws a body kick that misses.
Nikitin blocks the body kick.
Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikitin scores with a body shot.
Gold throws a lazy right hand but Nikitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nikitin scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Nikitin looking to score a takedown here. Gold is defending well but Nikitin drives through and ends up in Gold's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin is working Gold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gold has momentary wrist control but Nikitin slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikitin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nikitin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Gold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikitin pushes down on Gold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gold is trying to control but can't.
Nikitin is trying to control. Gold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikitin.
Gold wants to get back to full guard.
Nikitin throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Nikitin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gold trying to control here.
Gold strikes from the bottom but Nikitin uses the opportunity to move to side control. #T2#
Nikitin wants to control but Gold is keeping him busy.
Gold struggling a bit here.
Gold sneaks back into half guard.
Nikitin wants to control but Gold is keeping him busy.
Nikitin working over Gold with some ground and pound. Gold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nikitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikitin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikitin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gold trying to control from the bottom.
Gold is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Nikitin lands with a punch from half guard.
Nikitin lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikitin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gold's head.
Nikitin trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikitin is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Nikitin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nikitin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gold keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Nikitin stopping the sweep attempt from Gold.#T4#
Gold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nikitin has passed into side control.
Gold on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nikitin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gold tries to buck Nikitin off but Nikitin is having none of it.
Nikitin lands an elbow.
Nikitin cracks Gold with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin grinds an elbow into Gold's temple. #ROC2#
Gold is rocked!
Gold takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Gold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikitin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nikitin lands a strong strike to the head of Gold. That's dazed him! Nikitin looking to finish here. Gold is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Nikitin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Nikitin!
After winning the bout, Alexandr Nikitin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nikitin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikitin's head.
Azumah Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikitin.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikitin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikitin ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson with a hook.
Nikitin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nelson misses with a hook.#T1#
Nelson stuns Nikitin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nelson throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikitin.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikitin should have avoided that one.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Nikitin shoots in.
Nelson connects with the punch.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nikitin.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nelson stalks Nikitin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nikitin's face. Nikitin staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Nikitin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Nikitin forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Nikitin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikitin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Azumah Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Nikitin goes for a takedown attempt but Nelson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nelson throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson is looking to slow Nikitin down with leg kicks.
Nikitin misses with a looping left.
Nikitin blocks a jab.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nikitin counter with a right hand.
Nelson feints a jab promting Nikitin to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nikitin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nikitin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Nelson stalks Nikitin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nikitin's face. Nikitin staggers backwards, shaken.
Nikitin moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin connects with a body shot.
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikitin is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikitin should have avoided that one.
Nikitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Nikitin's body. Nikitin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin blocks the body kick. #T4#
Nikitin is looking to clinch.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Nikitin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikitin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nikitin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson 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.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Nelson motions for Nikitin to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Nikitin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azumah Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nelson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nikitin slips under a jab.
Nikitin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nelson with a body shot.
Azumah Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikitin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Nikitin moved away.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nikitin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Nikitin counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.#T1#
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nelson 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.
Nikitin working some strikes from top position.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikitin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nikitin throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Nikitin drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Nikitin off! Nikitin jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Nikitin postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Nikitin looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nikitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nikitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson controls Nikitin momentarily but Nikitin frees himself.
Nikitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nikitin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikitin. #T4#
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.
Nikitin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up. #SUB2#
Nikitin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nikitin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nikitin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nelson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Nikitin's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nikitin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nikitin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Nikitin shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Nikitin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Nikitin persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.#T1##TD2#
Nikitin looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Nikitin drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Nikitin is proving a slippery customer.
Nikitin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson is adopting a defensive guard.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikitin is controlling him.
Nikitin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nikitin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azumah Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin looking to control. #SUB2#
Nikitin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Nikitin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Nikitin looking for subs off his back but Nelson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Nelson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Nelson controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Nikitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikitin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nelson duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azumah Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Azumah Nelson!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Azumah Nelson!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Azumah Nelson!

Azumah Nelson wins by unanimous decision!

Event: UGD 77:Sturm Vs Ajax
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Nikitin knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nikitin's head.
Nikitin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Nikitin jabs at Barbosa's body.
Nikitin throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Alfredo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa misses with a leg kick
and Nikitin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nikitin rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Nikitin works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikitin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nikitin tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Barbosa has Nikitin pushed against the cage.
Barbosa letting Nikitin take a breather here.
Nikitin is stalling here.
Nikitin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nikitin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Nikitin.
A right hand to the body from Nikitin.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikitin is trying to drag Barbosa to the mat but Barbosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikitin won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Nikitin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikitin.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Nikitin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nikitin.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikitin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nikitin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nikitin stalls. #TD#
Barbosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Nikitin landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Nikitin tries to pass. #T3#
Barbosa has his hands on Nikitin's head, controlling the position.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbosa wants to control but Nikitin passes easily into half guard.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard but Nikitin has passed into side control.
Barbosa looks to move to half guard but instead Nikitin has passed into mount! Damn!
Barbosa is working to get back to half guard.
Nikitin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barbosa? #T4#
Barbosa is working to get back to half guard.
Nikitin raining down shots from the mount!
Barbosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nikitin lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nikitin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nikitin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barbosa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Nikitin's attempts to control the action.
Nikitin controlling the pace for now.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Nikitin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikitin throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa tries a low kick but Nikitin avoids it.
Nikitin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Nikitin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin misses the jab.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Nikitin avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Nikitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.#T1#
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikitin takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikitin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Nikitin throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikitin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alfredo Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Barbosa with a jab.
Nikitin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alfredo Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Nikitin moved away.
Nikitin slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikitin. Nikitin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
and Nikitin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikitin scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
Nikitin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikitin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Nikitin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Nikitin misses the body punch
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikitin misses with a looping left.
Nikitin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Nikitin swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Some bone on bone action there as Nikitin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikitin. That did some damage!
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses. #T4#
Barbosa tries to score with a low kick but Nikitin moves his leg out of the way.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Nikitin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa dips to his left and cracks Nikitin with an uppercut!
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikitin was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Nikitin checks a leg kick.
Barbosa motions for Nikitin to come forward. Barbosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa moves out of range as Nikitin strikes.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfredo Barbosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
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!
#R3#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa punishes Nikitin's body with a nice straight punch.
Nikitin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikitin moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Nikitin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Nikitin. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Nikitin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikitin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nikitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Nikitin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target. #T2#
Nikitin swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nikitin lands 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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbosa - that will leave a mark!
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Nikitin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Nikitin is out of range.
Nikitin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Nikitin.
A head kick misses from Barbosa. #T3#
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut.
Nikitin digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Nikitin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikitin's head.
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikitin on the side of the head.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Nikitin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nikitin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikitin! But no joy.
Barbosa swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikitin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nikitin checks a leg kick nicely.
Nikitin lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Barbosa!
Our winner, Alfredo Barbosa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UGD 72:Arnold Vs Perry
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Wax shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Nikitin.
Nikitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wax sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikitin.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wax wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nikitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikitin throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard.
Nikitin trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Wax has control of Nikitin's left arm, preventing Nikitin from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikitin as he connects with a hook.
Wax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Wax closes the distance and clinches.
Wax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikitin presses Wax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikitin looking to slow down the pace here.
Wax connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Nikitin.
Wax looking to throw knees to the head but Nikitin is blocking nicely.
Wax scores with a shot to the side of Nikitin's head. #T2#
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
Wax has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wax.
Wax using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikitin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikitin misses with a body punch.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Wax is pressed up against the cage. Nikitin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wax down to the mat. Wax avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Wax darts in and clinches Nikitin up against the cage.
Wax creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wax with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Nikitin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wax wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Wax controlling him for the moment.
Wax is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Nikitin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nikitin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nikitin holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikitin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nikitin has his hands on Wax's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nikitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wax.
Wax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Nikitin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wax doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikitin circles away.
Wax avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Wax drives through and clinches with Nikitin against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikitin.
Wax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Charlie Wax will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nikitin lands with a straight right. Wax didn't see that one coming.
Wax tries to close the distance and clinch but Nikitin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nikitin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wax was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Wax fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikitin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Wax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikitin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin swings for the body but Wax moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wax.
Decent striking displayed by Wax there.
Wax tries to clinch but Nikitin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikitin throws a series of punches but Wax moves out of range.
Nikitin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikitin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Wax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wax throws a wild body kick that Nikitin sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Wax.
Wax looks to land a combination but Nikitin avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Wax. Those never looked like landing.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Wax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wax looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Wax pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range and Wax settles back down.
Nikitin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wax.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Wax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikitin under the eye.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nikitin dives in and scores a takedown into Wax's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wax is pulling down on Nikitin's head to control his posture.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wax is keeping the position for now.
Wax is adopting a defensive guard.
Nikitin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikitin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wax's guard. #T3#
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wax keeps working.
Nikitin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wax wants to control but Nikitin is keeping busy.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wax wants to improve his position but Nikitin is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin is looking to advance position but Wax won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikitin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wax is looking to clinch but Nikitin is avoiding it.
Nikitin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nikitin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wax circles away quickly and effectively.
Wax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikitin.
A nice side step and Nikitin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nikitin staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.
Wax is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nikitin takes one on the button.
Nikitin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wax defends well and Nikitin ends up having to push Wax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wax darts in trying to clinch
and Nikitin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Wax will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikitin works the jab nicely.
Wax checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nikitin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Wax has closed the distance and engaged Nikitin in a clinch.
Wax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wax lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikitin stalls.
Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Wax throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nikitin blocks it with crossed arms.
Wax blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax stalling in the clinch but Nikitin improves position.
Wax misses with the head strike.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Wax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Nikitin trying to stall but Wax improves his position. #TD2#
Nikitin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikitin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Wax 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.
Nikitin looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikitin, not yet.
Wax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wax looking to pass the guard.
Nikitin has Wax pulled in close to control his posture.
Wax is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wax throws a series of strikes that have Nikitin backpedaling.
Wax misses with a straight right.
Nikitin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nikitin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nikitin takes one to the side of the head.
Nikitin scores with a leg kick.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikitin walks into a jab.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikitin lands with a shot to the body.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nikitin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nikitin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Wax moves out of range.
Wax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wax manages to avoid it.
Wax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Nikitin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wax rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin scores with a nice body kick.
Charlie Wax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikitin takes one on the button.
Wax connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Wax closes the distance and clinches.
Nikitin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wax just stands there and leans against the cage.
Charlie Wax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nikitin throws a head punch that misses.
Wax letting Nikitin take a breather here.
Nikitin tries to pull guard but Wax forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikitin misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikitin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wax seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikitin can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Nikitin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Wax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wax, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Wax!
Charlie Wax decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EPL 12.9
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Nikitin misses.
Some wild striking there from Nikitin.
Malvo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikitin momentarily.
Malvo scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malvo.
Nikitin throws a shot from downtown. Malvo moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Nikitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikitin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malvo with a body shot.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Malvo swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malvo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malvo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikitin circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Malvo 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.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Malvo. No joy for Nikitin on that attempt.
Malvo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malvo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikitin.
Nikitin scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but Malvo shows good takedown defense.
Malvo ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Malvo misses with a kick to the body.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Malvo avoids the punch easily.
Malvo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Malvo ducks down to avoid it.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nikitin lands with a hook. Malvo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Nikitin clinches with his opponent.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Malvo. #T2#
Nikitin lands with a short shot to the head.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin goes for a takedown attempt but Malvo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lorne Malvo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malvo's hands.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Malvo is just out of range.
Malvo scores with a nice right hand.
Malvo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malvo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malvo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Malvo throws a solid leg kick but Nikitin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malvo.
Nikitin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malvo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by Malvo's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Malvo throws a front kick aimed at Nikitin's knee but Nikitin avoids it well.
Nikitin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3##CL2#
Nikitin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malvo misses with some punches.
Malvo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikitins head.
Malvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malvo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Malvo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikitin misses with the head strike.
Malvo gets underhooks to prevent Nikitin's takedown attempt.
Malvo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Malvo on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land.
Nikitin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Malvo.
A head punch on the inside from Malvo fails to land.
Nikitin is trying to maintain a safe position but Malvo gets an underhook and turns Nikitin into the cage.
Nikitin blocking some punches. #T4#
Nikitin blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Malvo tries a knee to the head but Nikitin blocks it.
Malvo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikitin is defending well for now.
Nikitin tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch.
Nikitin takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malvo manages to avoid it.
Nikitin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorne Malvo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malvo, right into the meat.
Malvo tries to work over Nikitin's front leg with a kick but Nikitin checks it.
Malvo throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malvo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikitin throws a hook but Malvo blocks it.
Malvo throwing a counter right hand but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorne Malvo dominated that round.
That's time! 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.
#R2#
Nikitin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nikitin.
Nikitin tries to clinch up but Malvo circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Malvo as he connects with a hook.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin moves forwards but Malvo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malvo is looking to land body kicks.
Nikitin punishes Malvo's body with a nice straight punch.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Malvo with a hook.
Malvo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malvo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo needs to keep his hands up - Nikitin had a free shot at his head there.
Malvo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malvo throws out a leg kick but Nikitin moves out of range and Malvo only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malvo.#T1#
Malvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malvo.
Malvo lands with a kick to the temple. Nikitin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lorne Malvo is winning the standup battle so far.
Malvo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.
Malvo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Malvo stuns Nikitin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malvo.
Malvo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nikitin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malvo lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin misses with the combination.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Nikitin misses with a hook
and Malvo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikitin's knee momentarily.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malvo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Malvo gets caught flat footed, as Nikitin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Malvo wriggles free and stands up.
Malvo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Malvo scores with a leg kick.
Malvo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikitin or perhaps it was just good defense by Malvo, which made it look bad.
Malvo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nikitin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikitin! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malvo.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikitin lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikitin checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Nikitin moves out of range as Malvo strikes.
Nikitin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Malvo defends well and Nikitin ends up having to push Malvo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Nikitin rushes Malvo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikitin stalling in the clinch.
Malvo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nikitin.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malvo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Malvo.
Malvo lands a left hand.
Nikitin misses with the head strike.
Malvo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malvo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Malvo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malvo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikitin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Malvo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Malvo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nikitin takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malvo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malvo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malvo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikitin to score with a decent uppercut.
Malvo slips under a jab.
Malvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Malvo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malvo lands with a right hand.
Malvo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikitin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malvo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malvo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nikitin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Malvo.
Malvo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikitin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lorne Malvo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malvo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lorne Malvo!

Lorne Malvo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EPL 12.8
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a one-two to the body.
Nikitin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nikitin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rose jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Nikitin backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Rose.
Nikitin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikitin scores with a body shot.
Rose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Nikitin gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rose has hold of Nikitin's hands but Nikitin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Nikitin trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away. #SUB#
Rose actively working from the bottom here.
Nikitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nikitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikitin wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Nikitin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Nikitin stalling.
Rose is not content to let Nikitin control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rose clobbers Nikitin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nikitin fails with the takedown.
Nikitin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rose under the eye.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nikitin thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Axl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.#T4#
Rose thumps Nikitin with a low kick.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Nikitin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rose. That one must have hurt.
Rose lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikitin walks into a stiff left hand from Rose.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin throws a jab when Rose was well out of range.
Nikitin lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Nikitin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rose misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
Nikitin lands a jab to the nose.
Nikitin shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nikitin staying out of range there.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Nikitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nikitin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikitin misses with a double jab.
Nikitin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikitin takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Rose fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Rose throws a solid leg kick but Nikitin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rose.
Nikitin tries to counter with a clinch but Rose shakes him off and moves away.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rose lands the left hand.
Nikitin throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Rose misses its target.
Rose moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Rose misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose works the jab nicely.#T2#
Nikitin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nikitin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Nikitin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axl Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Nikitin misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Rose lands a jab to Nikitin's midsection.
Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rose.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing.
Nikitin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rose swivels and escapes.
Axl Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Rose slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.#T3#
Nikitin slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.
Nikitin shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Rose throws the kick towards the body but Nikitin avoids it.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rose swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikitin.
Rose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikitin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rose defends well and Nikitin ends up having to push Rose into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rose throws a head kick that misses
and Nikitin counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A solid body kick from Rose.
Nikitin misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Nikitin moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rose works on Nikitin's body with a couple of short punches.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikitin misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Rose misses its target.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.

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 Axl Rose.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Axl Rose!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Axl Rose!

Axl Rose wins by split decision!
A victorious Axl Rose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EPL 12.7
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta throwing strikes from guard but Nikitin blocks nicely.
Camatta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikitin seems keen to control Camatta's posture.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin controls Camatta momentarily but Camatta frees himself.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.#T1#
Camatta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camatta throws a big right hand that misses.
Camatta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikitin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nikitin controlling the action here. #T2#
Nikitin passes to side control.
Camatta tries to improve position but can't.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Camatta can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Nikitin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nikitin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Camatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camatta struggling a bit here.#T3#
Camatta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nikitin is thwarting Camatta's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Camatta actively working from the bottom here.
Camatta is concentrating on defense, preventing Nikitin from advancing position.
Camatta trying to hold on to Nikitin's head to control him but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camatta keeping control of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Camatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nikitin is in close to Camatta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nikitin trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Nikitin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Camatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nikitin is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta wants to control the position but Nikitin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camatta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nikitin is working for a kimura but Camatta is defending it quite comfortably.
Camatta won't allow Nikitin to pass to mount.
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 Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Camatta misses with a straight left.
Camatta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Camatta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camatta lands a leg kick that knocks Nikitin off balance momentarily.
Nikitin clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Camatta misses the target.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Camatta. #CL2#
Nikitin clinches up against the cage.
Nikitin digs a right hand underneath Camatta's ribcage. Camatta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camatta is trying to break free.
Camatta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camatta misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camatta.
Nikitin misses with the head strike.
Camatta has a couple of punches blocked by Nikitin. #BC#
Camatta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Camatta throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta throws a push kick but Nikitin slaps the foot to one side.
Camatta loads up on a big right hand but Nikitin slips the punch.
Camatta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Camatta misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Camatta scores with a nice strike.
Camatta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikitin on the side of the head.
Camatta throws a big shot that misses.
Nikitin slips under a jab from Camatta.
Nikitin clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camatta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Camatta avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin thumps Camatta with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin doesn't manage to clinch there - Camatta circles away. #T2#
Camatta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camatta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nikitin slips a jab from Camatta.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin lands with a right hand.
Camatta misses with a straight right.
Nikitin scores with a jab.
Nikitin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camatta finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikitin's head.
Nikitin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camatta moves out of range as Nikitin throws a body kick.
Camatta misses with a low kick as Nikitin jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Nikitin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikitin clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Nikitin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nikitin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikitin controlling the action here.
Camatta 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.#T3#
Camatta trying to control here.
Camatta controlling the position well.
Nikitin wants to pass to mount but Camatta is defending the position. #SUB#
Camatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nikitin is pressing down on Camatta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camatta is holding on for now.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camatta keeps working.
Nikitin prevents Camatta from improving his position.
Nikitin wants to free his trapped foot but Camatta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Camatta tries to get to full guard but Nikitin has control of the leg.
Nikitin stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexandr Nikitin.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!

Alexandr Nikitin wins by majority decision!
A victorious Alexandr Nikitin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EPL 12.6
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Allen's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Nikitin tries to get set, Allen tries to push him back and clinch up but Nikitin manages to avoid the attempt.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Nikitin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nikitin checks a leg kick nicely.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Nikitin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen looks to throw a body kick
and Nikitin counters with a good, hard body kick but Allen shrugs it off.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikitin lands with a shot 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!
Allen tries to clinch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Nikitin checks the leg kick.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikitin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nikitin clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikitin or not.
Nikitin tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
Nikitin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikitin tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Nikitin back against the cage.
Nikitin lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikitin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Allen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikitin wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nikitin - that landed with a thud.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen cracks Nikitin with a nice body shot.
Nikitin cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Nikitin misses with a body punch.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen presses Nikitin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen pushes Nikitin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Allen tries to work over Nikitin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Nikitin - that landed with a thud.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Nikitin lands a nice uppercut.
Allen tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Nikitin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen prevents a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Allen is leaning against Nikitin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Nikitin stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen lands a right hand.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Nikitin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Allen blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin prevents a body shot from Allen.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nikitin as Allen tries to tie him up.
Nikitin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Nikitin tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a straight right hand.
Nikitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen cracks Nikitin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Allen drives through and clinches with Nikitin against the cage.
Nikitin pushes Allen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin trying to stall but Allen improves his position.
Nikitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikitin needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nikitin loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Nikitin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Allen clinches up against the cage.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikitin's elbow.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikitin has Allen pressed against the cage.
Nikitin blocks an uppercut.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
A short left from Nikitin.
Nikitin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikitin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!#CL#
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Allen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikitin.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Allen pushes Nikitin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Allen.
Gracie Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin is breathing heavily.#T3#
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Nikitin.
Nikitin blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Allen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikitins head.
Nikitin takes a shot to the head.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Nikitin's head.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Nikitin back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Allen. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen prevents a body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike.
Nikitin can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
Allen cracks Nikitin with a nice body shot.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen blocks a body shot from Nikitin.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikitin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Nikitin lands a shot to the body.
Allen lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen tries to clinch but Nikitin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Gracie Allen!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gracie Allen!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Gracie Allen!

Gracie Allen wins by unanimous decision!
Gracie Allen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EPL 12.5
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Hawkins finds it's target.
Hawkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikitin under the eye.
Nikitin tries to clinch but Hawkins is having none of it.
Nikitin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nikitin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins throws a leg kick but Nikitin moved away.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Nikitin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nikitin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Nikitin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikitin feints the counter takedown.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
Nikitin slips a jab from Hawkins.
Lamont Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins moves out of range as Nikitin strikes.
Nikitin moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.#T1#
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Hawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nikitin ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Nikitin walks into a left hand.
Nikitin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawkins clobbers Nikitin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Nikitin moves into the clinch.
Nikitin works on Hawkins's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Nikitin tightens his grip and picks Hawkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Hawkins manages to land in 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!
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Nikitin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Hawkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nikitin stands up over Hawkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Hawkins is pulling down on Nikitin's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikitin is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Nikitin moves into the clinch.
Nikitin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hawkins's elbow. #BC#
Hawkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins lunges at Nikitin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikitin's hand.
Hawkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the body
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Hawkins throws a jab when Nikitin was well out of range.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Nikitin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Nikitin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nikitin slips under a jab from Hawkins.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Nikitin moved out of range.
A jab from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Nikitin avoids the punch easily.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Nikitin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikitin defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Lamont Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin slips under a jab.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikitin cracks Hawkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nikitin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Nikitin's head but Nikitin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Nikitin stuns Hawkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Nikitin is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated 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!
#R2#
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Nikitin throws a body kick that misses.
Nikitin checks a low kick from Hawkins.
Hawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Nikitin's head but Nikitin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nikitin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Nikitin wants to counter the offense by Hawkins and move into the clinch position.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Nikitin slips the punch.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikitin slips a jab from Hawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin misses with a hook.
Hawkins blocks a jab.
Hawkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nikitin defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Jab by Hawkins.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikitin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikitin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins lands a really nice looking cross but Nikitin seems unphased.
Hawkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nikitin works Hawkins's body with a nice hook.
Hawkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawkins jabs Nikitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikitin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikitin slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body. Nikitin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins with a nice cross.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Nikitin moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Nikitin moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Nikitin moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Nikitin rushes Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikitin tries a body shot but Hawkins blocks it.
Nikitin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawkins is trying to push Nikitin away but Nikitin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nikitin misses with a body punch.
Nikitin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Nikitin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikitin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikitin won't allow it.
Nikitin keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawkins misses with some punches. #BC#
Hawkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikitin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikitin slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Nikitin lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nikitin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Hawkins.
Lamont Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawkins throws a hook but Nikitin blocks it.
Hawkins scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Hawkins there.
Nikitin defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins misses with a looping left.
Nikitin staying out of range there.
Hawkins takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikitin momentarily.
Hawkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nikitin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawkins.
Nikitin digs a good body shot into Hawkins's ribs.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Nikitin wants to counter with a clinch but Hawkins pushes him away.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawkins.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin slips under a jab.
Nikitin with a jab.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Nikitin counters with a shoot takedown. Hawkins fights it but they end up in guard.
Nikitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikitin pushes down on Hawkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin trying to mount his opponent but Hawkins defends it.

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 Lamont Hawkins.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!

Alexandr Nikitin wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Alexandr Nikitin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Lamont Hawkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang fuh evah!'.

Event: EPL 12.4
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin misses with a hook.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikitin throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
A big left from Rose misses.
Nikitin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikitin, as that shot connected.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Rose.
It looked like Nikitin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikitin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nikitin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikitin lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Nikitin closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Nikitin.
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!
Rose misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikitin swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Nikitin tries to clinch there but Rose circles away.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the head.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Nikitin down.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nikitin lands with a straight right. Rose didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Rose misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Rose tries to sprawl but Nikitin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rose to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Nikitin throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikitin's guard. Nice move by Rose!#REVB#
Nikitin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nikitin trying to control from half guard but Rose is working away.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Nikitin throwing shots but Rose is blocking nicely.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Rose is defending well. #T3#
Nikitin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nikitin stalling away here and it's allowed Rose to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Nikitin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikitin trying to control but Rose is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikitin passes Rose's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikitin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nikitin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nikitin is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Rose is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nikitin feints and then cracks Rose's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rose down.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin connects with the punch.
Nikitin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
Nikitin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Rose counters with a head kick that drops Nikitin to the mat! Nikitin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
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!
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rose misses.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses. #T1#
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose tries a quick counter leg kick but Nikitin is wise to it.
Nikitin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rose momentarily.
Rose fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range.
Nikitin throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikitin swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Nikitin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikitin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose lands a right hook to the body.
Nikitin misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Nikitin scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Rose connects with a right hand. Nikitin shakes it off.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose tries to move into range but Nikitin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rose lands a head shot.
Nikitin jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rose lands a body shot.
Nikitin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikitin swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Nikitin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nikitin misses with a double jab.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Nikitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose throws a push kick but Nikitin slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Rose.
Nikitin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rose looks to land a combination but Nikitin avoids it well.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Nikitin.
Rose throws out a counter right but Nikitin avoids it with no problem.
Rose swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Rose coming out on top.
Nikitin looks to land a combination. Rose sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Axl Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Nikitin jabs at Rose's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin misses the body punch
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rose, right into the meat.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Nikitin.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Rose lands.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rose misses.
Nikitin with a nice cross.
Rose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rose is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Axl Rose!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Axl Rose!

Axl Rose wins by majority decision!
Axl Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EPL 12.3
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Matoshin.
Nikitin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matoshin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Nikitin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikitin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a left to the head.
Matoshin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matoshin being controlled against the cage.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage.
Nikitin digs a right hand into Matoshin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matoshin's gas tank.
Matoshin tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Matoshin lands a left hand.
Nikitin pushes Matoshin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin lands a nice uppercut.
Matoshin tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Matoshin back against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Nikitin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Matoshin regains guard immediately.
Matoshin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikitin is one step ahead there.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matoshin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Nikitin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matoshin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matoshin, not yet.
Matoshin trying to keep a closed guard but Nikitin is proving a slippery customer.
Nikitin trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin has momentary wrist control but Nikitin slips an elbow through the middle.
Nikitin scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matoshin keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Matoshin wants to sweep here but Nikitin controlling him for the moment.
Matoshin keeping full guard, as Nikitin tries to pass.
Matoshin is trying to hold Nikitin in close to prevent damage but Nikitin has managed to pass into half guard.
Matoshin is trying to control but can't.
Nikitin trying to mount his opponent but Matoshin defends it.
Matoshin is looking to control Nikitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nikitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Matoshin is positioning himself well to prevent Nikitin advancing to mount.
Nikitin prevents Matoshin from improving his position.
Nikitin wants to pass to mount but Matoshin is defending the position.
Matoshin is pressing down on Nikitin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nikitin preventing the sweep.
Matoshin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matoshin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matoshin is keeping the position for now.
Nikitin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Matoshin wants to control but Nikitin passes easily into half guard.
Nikitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikitin wants to control but Matoshin is keeping him busy.
Matoshin has his hands clasped together around Nikitin's back. He's all about the action.
Nikitin prevents Matoshin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nikitin is trying to work for a kimura but Matoshin is defending well.
Matoshin is looking to control Nikitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matoshin avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nikitin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matoshin looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R2#
Matoshin throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Nikitin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nikitin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matoshin's guard.
Nikitin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matoshin's head.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Matoshin is a slippery customer.
Matoshin is trying to control but Nikitin passes into side control!
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matoshin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nikitin connects with a decent elbow.
Matoshin wants to control but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin takes a little break here. Matoshin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Matoshin is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin working the head with strikes.
Matoshin tries to bench press Nikitin off him but Nikitin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Matoshin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Nikitin trying to control the position but Matoshin is working away.
Matoshin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matoshin keeps Nikitin under control for a moment.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matoshin keeps working.
Nikitin working away.
Matoshin tries to improve position but can't.
Matoshin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikitin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matoshin is trying to control but Nikitin passes into side control!
Matoshin struggling a bit here.
Toshi Matoshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well,Matoshin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Nikitin blocks the strikes from Matoshin.
Nikitin controlling from side mount.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Matoshin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matoshin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Matoshin is squirming around nicely.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikitin avoids the attempt from Matoshin to control.#T3#
Nikitin prevents Matoshin from getting the reversal.
Matoshin is controlling an arm, preventing Nikitin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Matoshin is squirming around nicely.
Nikitin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matoshin tries to reverse the position but Nikitin maintains control.
Nikitin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikitin raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Matoshin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matoshin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Matoshin wants to escape the position.
Nikitin controlling the position well here. Matoshin rolled but Nikitin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Nikitin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Matoshin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin is hanging on to Matoshin's back as he tries to escape.
What can Matoshin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Matoshin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nikitin struggling to keep hold of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikitin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!

Alexandr Nikitin wins by unanimous decision!
Alexandr Nikitin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EPL 12.2
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adelhard at a distance.
Adelhard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adelhard shoots in but Nikitin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adelhard lands a really nice looking cross but Nikitin seems unphased.
We've been hearing reports that Adelhard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikitin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adelhard counters with a body kick that stops Nikitin in his tracks momentarily.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nikitin lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Adelhard as he checks the leg kick.
Nikitin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adelhard's waist but Adelhard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikitin off to one side.
Adelhard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adelhard tries to clinch there but Nikitin circles away.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adelhard moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikitin.
As Nikitin backs away, Adelhard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adelhard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikitin to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nikitin. #T1#
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bernhard Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Nikitin as he checks the leg kick.
Nikitin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adelhard scores with a leg kick.
Nikitin throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Adelhard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adelhard seems to be looking for submissions.
Adelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nikitin defending well though.
Adelhard is pressing down on Nikitin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nikitin is holding on for now.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Adelhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Adelhard winds up and cracks Nikitin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Adelhard is working for a kimura but Nikitin is defending it quite comfortably.
Adelhard wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is defending well.
Adelhard is trying to control. Nikitin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adelhard trying to pass the guard but Nikitin defending well.
Nikitin is controlling Adelhard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Adelhard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nikitin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nikitin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adelhard is working away from the top position though.
Adelhard prevents Nikitin from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nikitin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adelhard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nikitin is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Adelhard closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Adelhard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikitin or not.
Nikitin throws a head punch that misses.
Nikitin prevents a body shot from Adelhard.
Nikitin has a couple of punches blocked by Adelhard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adelhard.
Adelhard lands an uppercut.
Nikitin pushes Adelhard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikitin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikitin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adelhard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Nikitin cracks Adelhard with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin lands a right hand.
Nikitin tries to throw a body punch but Adelhard avoids it by throwing Nikitin back against the cage.
Nikitin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adelhard backwards.
Nikitin has Adelhard pushed against the cage.
Nikitin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 Bernhard Adelhard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adelhard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adelhard rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adelhard throws a solid leg kick but Nikitin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adelhard.
Adelhard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Nikitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adelhard.
Nikitin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adelhard counters with a straight right hand.
Nikitin scores with a three punch combo!
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Adelhard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikitin did well to prevent Adelhard getting side control.
Nikitin works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard stands and throws Nikitin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Adelhard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adelhard working away.#T1#
Nikitin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adelhard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nikitin is being controlled here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Nikitin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nikitin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adelhard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikitin keeps working.
Nikitin struggling a bit here.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Adelhard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Nikitin is looking for a sweep.
Adelhard lands a nice forearm strike.
Bernhard Adelhard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adelhard trying to control the position but Nikitin is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adelhard trying to control the action but Nikitin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adelhard lands with a slapping head kick.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adelhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Adelhard counters with a takedown into side control.
Nikitin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Nikitin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adelhard in side control, throwing shots but Nikitin defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adelhard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard Adelhard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adelhard 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bernhard Adelhard!

Bernhard Adelhard wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bernhard Adelhard thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Al Ahwei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nikitin throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al Ahwei.
A slow jab from Nikitin misses its intended target.
Al Ahwei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ahwei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin cracks the inside of Al Ahwei's front leg.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nikitin ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Nikitin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Ahwei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikitins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Al Ahwei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikitin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Al Ahwei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Al Ahwei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Ahwei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikitin controls the pace.#T2#
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Ahwei wants to improve his position but instead Nikitin has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei looking for submissions off his back.
Al Ahwei manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Al Ahwei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Al Ahwei keeps moving. #T3#
Nikitin lands a couple of elbows.
Al Ahwei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikitin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Al Ahwei controlling him for the moment.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Al Ahwei passes Nikitin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nikitin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Nikitin wants to control but Al Ahwei is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nikitin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Ahwei jumps into side control!
Al Ahwei moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Al Ahwei tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Ahwei working away.#SUB#
Al Ahwei tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Ahwei has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Nikitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikitin connects with a body shot.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the body
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. Nikitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikitin lands a jab to the head.
Al Ahwei tried to score with a low kick but Nikitin checks it.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Al Ahwei scores with a leg kick.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikitin checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Nikitin.
Nikitin slips under a jab.
Nikitin scores with a jab.
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Al Ahwei finds it's target.
Al Ahwei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nikitin swings for the body but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikitin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikitin lands with a good body shot.
Al Ahwei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Al Ahwei takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Al Ahwei delivers a nice body kick.
Nikitin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Ahwei tried to counter with a leg kick but Nikitin avoided it.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Ahwei to score with a decent uppercut.
Nikitin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Ahwei. Al Ahwei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Ahwei rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Nikitin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Ahwei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikitin.
Al Ahwei with a nice cross.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nikitin lands a body shot.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikitin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nikitin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Ahwei wants to slow Nikitin down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Ahwei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands an overhand right.
Nikitin lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Nikitin coming out on top.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin throws a right hand that Al Ahwei ducks under and follows up with a left that Al Ahwei also avoids with ease.
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!
Nikitin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Ahwei is fending him off so far but Nikitin persists. Nope, Al Ahwei circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikitin lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Nikitin lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikitin was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. Nikitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikitin blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Al Ahwei with a hook.
Nikitin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikitin throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Ahwei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Ahwei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
Nikitin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nikitin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Alexandr Nikitin!

Alexandr Nikitin wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Alexandr Nikitin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T186 Huber vs Lafayette
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Lannister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Nikitin misses with a few strikes there.
Lannister throws out a counter right but Nikitin avoids it with no problem.
Lannister lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Lannister.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nikitin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lannister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lannister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lannister moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Lannister is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nikitin with a body shot.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister staying out of range there.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Lannister.
Nikitin delivers a nice body kick.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Lannister attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Lannister.
Lannister takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Lannister has managed to clinch.
Nikitin blocks an uppercut.
Lannister tries to work over Nikitin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister blocking some punches.
Lannister tries to work over Nikitin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land.
Nikitin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister lands a body shot.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
Nikitin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikitin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Lannister working aggressively here.
Lannister lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lannister lands a shot to the body.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
Nikitin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikitin lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Nikitin back against the cage.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lannister.
Nikitin lands a body punch.
Lannister tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nikitin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister tries to work over Nikitin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lannister as Nikitin tries to tie him up. #T3#
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
Nikitin'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.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Lannister is working for takedown but Nikitin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nikitin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land.
We've been informed that Lannister has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nikitin is trying to maintain a safe position but Lannister gets an underhook and turns Nikitin into the cage.
Nikitin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lannister tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
Nikitin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Nikitin prevents a body shot from Lannister. #T4#
Nikitin throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister tries to work over Nikitin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikitin misses with the head strike.
Lannister tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikitin stalling in the clinch.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikitin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Nikitin scores with a shot to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Nikitin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lannister lands a shoulder strike.
Lannister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land.
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 Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lannister digs a good body shot into Nikitin's ribs.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lannister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lannister throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Lannister lands an overhand right.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away.
Nikitin throws a leg kick which misses Lannister's front leg but catches the back leg as Lannister tries to avoid it.
Lannister thows a body kick. Nikitin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Nikitin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nikitin moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Lannister throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Lannister throws out a loose jab but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nikitin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Nikitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
Lannister throws a solid leg kick but Nikitin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lannister.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister punishes Nikitin's body with a nice straight punch.
Lannister misses with a straight right.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister misses with a wild combination.
Lannister chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikitin throws a hook but Lannister blocks it.
Nikitin looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Lannister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin. #T2#
Lannister is looking to chop away at Nikitin's legs.
Lannister 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.
Lannister takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Lannister moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Lannister's 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!
Nikitin throws a sloppy body shot
and Lannister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Nikitin swinging wildly here.
Lannister avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Lannister throws a low kick but Nikitin avoids it.
It looked like Nikitin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lannister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lannister is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nikitin rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Nikitin misses its intended target. #T3#
Lannister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nikitin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Lannister. Beautiful body shot.
Lannister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range and Lannister settles back down.
Nikitin is looking to counter punch.
Lannister throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikitin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikitin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lannister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nikitin misses with a two punch combination.
Lannister looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lannister connects with a body shot that sends Nikitin's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Nikitin - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
Lannister throws a body punch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lannister - just one landing.
Nikitin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lannister.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Nikitin avoids nicely.
Nikitin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin sizes up Lannister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Lannister tries to clinch but Nikitin is having none of it.
Nikitin lands a jab-cross combination.
Nikitin misses with a looping left.
Nikitin connects with a body shot that sends Lannister's belly button to the back.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Lannister avoids the punch easily.
Alexandr Nikitin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikitin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lannister. Lannister obviously looking to wear him down.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Nikitin avoids nicely.
Lannister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lannister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lannister lands with a good body shot.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Nikitin moved away.
Nikitin loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Lannister throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lannister lands a leg kick that knocks Nikitin off balance momentarily.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lannister scores with a decent looking hook.
Lannister swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nikitin.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lannister. That's going to slow Nikitin down.
Lannister throws a shot to the body.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lannister slips a jab from Nikitin.
Lannister throws a lazy right hand but Nikitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Nikitin misses.
Lannister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Nikitin is looking to counter punch.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nikitin throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lannister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lannister fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin scores with a nice right hand.
Lannister throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Lannister takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Lannister lands a leg kick that knocks Nikitin off balance momentarily.
Lannister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lannister lands with a nice body punch.
Nikitin misses with a few strikes there.
Lannister throws a body punch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikitin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lannister at a distance.
Nikitin tests Lannister's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lannister.
Lannister slips a straight right by Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Lannister's head but Lannister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lannister. That's going to slow Nikitin down.
Lannister lands a jab to Nikitin's midsection.
Lannister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lannister tries to land a leg kick but Nikitin saw it coming and moves away.
Nikitin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lannister feints and then cracks Nikitin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikitin down.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Lannister takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lannister avoids the body shot from Nikitin. #T3#
Lannister tries to clinch there but Nikitin circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lannister.
Nikitin lands a glancing blow to the side of Lannister's head.
A clash of legs there as Nikitin blocks the low kick.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lannister.
Nikitin misses with a few strikes there.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Lannister's body.
Lannister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikitin is fending him off so far but Lannister persists. Nope, Nikitin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lannister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lannister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lannister misses with a double jab.
Lannister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nikitin is out of range.
Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A jab lands there for Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
Nikitin scores with a nice right hand.
Lannister drops his hands momentarily and Nikitin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Nikitin missing with a left hand there. Lannister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikitin blocks the leg kick.
Nikitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Lannister thuds a left hand into Nikitin's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lannister throws a nice outside leg kick.

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 Alexandr Nikitin.
I think Nikitin 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
After winning the bout, Alexandr Nikitin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Tyrion Lannister had this to say: 'Today I lose but understand this good people, this is a debt to myself and a Lannister always pay's his debts. Ill be back.'.

Event: T184
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Steel Penn lands with a right hand.
Nikitin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nikitin misses with a jab to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikitin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Steel Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikitin lands with a nice body punch.
Nikitin tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikitin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nikitin misses with a hook. Steel Penn ducked under it nicely.
Nikitin connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn staying out of range there.
Nikitin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nikitin misses with a hook. Steel Penn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nikitin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel Penn to score with a decent uppercut.
Steel Penn lands with a nice combination. Nikitin backs away looking to recover.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikitin misses with a hook
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikitin throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
Nikitin works Steel Penn's body with a nice hook.
Nikitin blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
Nikitin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Nikitin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikitin as he avoids it easily.
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Nikitin avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin misses with a body shot
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Steel Penn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
Nikitin scores with a three punch combo!
Steel Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikitin cracks Steel Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikitin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikitin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Nikitin's head back.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Nikitin misses.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nikitin jabs Steel Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Steel Penn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nikitin blocks it well.
Nikitin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nikitin lands with a shot to the body.
Nikitin lands with a shot to the body.
Steel Penn looks to land a combination but Nikitin avoids it well.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Nikitin avoids it with no problem.
Nikitin throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn throws a counter combo.
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Penn throws a counter combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikitin, as that shot connected. #T4#
Nikitin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin 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.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Steel Penn with that takedown attempt.
Nikitin throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steel Penn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel Penn connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikitin lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandr Nikitin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikitin swings for the body but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn saw that one coming.
The Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel Penn takes one to the side of the head.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nikitin's head backwards.
Steel Penn throws a lazy right hand but Nikitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn walks into a left hand.
Steel Penn darts in looking for a takedown but Nikitin gets double underhooks and turns Steel Penn into the cage.
Steel Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nikitin.#T1#
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Steel Penn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steel Penn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nikitin has got the better of the exchanges.
Nikitin with a nice cross.
No joy there for Steel Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Nikitin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikitin connects with a right hand. Steel Penn shakes it off.
Steel Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikitin to score with a decent uppercut.
Nikitin misses the jab.
Steel Penn feints a jab promting Nikitin to slip. Steel Penn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nikitin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nikitin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Steel Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nikitin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.#T2#
Nikitin lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Nikitin lands.
A punch combination from Nikitin misses.
Steel Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikitin misses with a hook. Steel Penn ducked under it nicely.
Nikitin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nikitin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Alexandr Nikitin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Nikitin.
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
A big right from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Nikitin scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Steel Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikitin.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikitin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel Penn.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikitin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Steel Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Nikitin defends the submission attempt.
Nikitin trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Nikitin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn trying to control the hands but Nikitin breaks the grip. #SUB#
Nikitin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel Penn for a finish.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Nikitin just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nikitin slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Nikitin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nikitin finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Nikitin connects with a crisp jab.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
It looked like Nikitin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel Penn.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikitin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Steel Penn ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn.
Nikitin throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Steel Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Nikitin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Steel Penn defending well as Nikitin loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Steel Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikitin.
A jab from Nikitin finds it's way through Steel Penn's defenses.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Nikitin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Penn defending well as Nikitin loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Nikitin backs off Steel Penn throws a huge counter combo but Nikitin manages to avoid it all.
Nikitin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Nikitin cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikitin scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel Penn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steel Penn connects with a jab.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Steel Penn misses.
Nikitin 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.
Nikitin scores with a hook.#T3#
Steel Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikitin to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Steel Penn.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Nikitin avoids it with no problem.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
Nikitin misses with a wild body shot.
Nikitin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Penn slips a jab from Nikitin.
Nikitin missing with a left hand there. Steel Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikitin looks for the body kick but Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Steel Penn is looking for the big counter here.
Nikitin missing with a left hand there. Steel Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nikitin.
Steel Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steel Penn lunges at Nikitin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikitin's hand.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Steel Penn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steel Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikitin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a two punch combination.
Steel Penn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Steel Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
It seemed like Steel Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikitin, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
Alexandr Nikitin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated The Steel Penn had this to say: 'I will be back. '.

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Matoshin with a jab.
Nikitin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nikitin connects with a body shot.
Nikitin fails with a takedown attempt.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikitin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin scores with a decent looking hook.
Matoshin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Matoshin blocks it well.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikitin.
A nice side step and Nikitin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nikitin with a poor takedown
and Matoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matoshin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin catches Nikitin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Matoshin throws a jab when Nikitin was well out of range.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
Nikitin ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hangar 18 in the buildup to the fight.
Nikitin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Matoshin.
Matoshin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikitin has time to react.
Matoshin throws a chopping leg kick but Nikitin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
Matoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nikitin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matoshin throws a hook but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
An inside leg kick lands from Matoshin. #T2#
Nikitin slips a jab from Matoshin.
Nikitin thuds his right hand into Matoshin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikitin with a poor takedown
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshi Matoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Matoshin misses with a looping right.
Matoshin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikitin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikitin.
Matoshin misses with a right hand
and Nikitin counters with a right hand to the body.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matoshin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin misses with a hook.#CL#
Matoshin gets a clinch.
Nikitin lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Nikitin trying to control the position but instead, Matoshin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nikitin into the cage.
Matoshin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikitin backwards.
Matoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikitin or not.
Matoshin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikitin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matoshin up against the cage.
Matoshin pushes Nikitin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin tries to work over Matoshin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikitin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matoshin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nikitin pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Nikitin lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Matoshin. No joy for Nikitin on that attempt.
Nikitin circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Nikitin counters with a shoot takedown. Matoshin fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin controlling Nikitin's posture.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matoshin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nikitin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nikitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikitin is controlling Matoshin's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Nikitin tries to move into range but Matoshin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Nikitin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin stuns Matoshin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikitin moves out of range of the body kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin throws a right and a left that Matoshin avoids nicely.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nikitin.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nikitin is defended easily by Matoshin.#T1#
Nikitin walks into a jab.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matoshin rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikitin lands a jab.
Matoshin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as Nikitin jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Matoshin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matoshin.
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikitin momentarily.
Matoshin throws a low kick, looking for Nikitin's leg but Nikitin calmly moves out of range.
Matoshin jabs Nikitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikitin. #T2#
Nikitin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matoshin.
Nikitin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin with a hook.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matoshin takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matoshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Matoshin misses
and Nikitin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matoshin's knee momentarily.
Matoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Matoshin misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Matoshin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Matoshin. That snapped Nikitin's head back.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Matoshin misses with a straight right. #T3#
Matoshin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nikitin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. Nikitin saw that one coming.
Nikitin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matoshin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikitin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Matoshin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikitin just manages to avoid it.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin throws a hook but Matoshin avoids it easily.
It looked like Matoshin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Matoshin blocks the leg kick.
Matoshin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. Nikitin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Nikitin misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin is looking to clinch.
Matoshin misses the body punch
and Nikitin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Matoshin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikitin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikitin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Nikitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Matoshin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matoshin trying to control here.
Nikitin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matoshin trying to hold on to Nikitin's head to control him but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matoshin keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Matoshin misses with a hook. Nikitin ducked under it nicely.
Nikitin defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Nikitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikitin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikitin misses the body punch
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin lands a body shot.
Nikitin swings for the body but Matoshin moves out of range.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Matoshin throws a big counter combination but Nikitin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikitin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Nikitin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Nikitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matoshin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin wants to control but Nikitin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin tries to roll over but Nikitin keeps him under control.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikitin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nikitin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matoshin trying to control from the bottom.
Matoshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matoshin trying to hold on to Nikitin's head to control him but Nikitin postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikitin lands a nice short elbow.
Matoshin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nikitin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nikitin's back!
Matoshin has the hooks in. Nikitin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matoshin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nikitin rolls, trying to escape but Matoshin keeps control of the position.
Nikitin is still trying to improve position.
Matoshin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Matoshin has good solid back control here.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matoshin struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3#
Nikitin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nikitin trying to control the position but Matoshin manages to sink in the hooks.
Matoshin tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikitin pushed the leg off.
Matoshin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Nikitin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matoshin tries to get the hooks in deep but Nikitin pushed the leg off.
Matoshin keeps control of the position easily here as Nikitin tries to buck him off.
Nikitin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Nikitin trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
A lull in the action here.

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 Toshi Matoshin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pearson Specter Litt for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: T178: Coath v Legstrong
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Nikitin works the jab nicely.
Nikitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakiyev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bakiyev jabs Nikitin right on the nose. Nikitin blinks but takes it well.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin cracks a nice hook into Bakiyev's ribs.
Nikitin throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Nikitin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut.
Nikitin lands with a right hand.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikitin as he connects with a hook.
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
Nikitin misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev stuns Nikitin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Bakiyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikitin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Nikitin jabs Bakiyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.
Nikitin throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Nikitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nikitin with a body shot.
Nikitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakiyev.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Nikitin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nikitin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
and Nikitin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikitin cracks a nice hook into Bakiyev's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Nikitin's body.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Nikitin.
Bakiyev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikitin. Nikitin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nikitin jabs Bakiyev right on the nose. Bakiyev blinks but takes it well.
Bakiyev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
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#
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
Nikitin throws an off balance right hand
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakiyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikitin's head.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikitin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakiyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexandr Nikitin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Nikitin misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nikitin with a body shot.
Jab from Bakiyev.
Nikitin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
Nikitin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikitin throws out the jab.
Nikitin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikitin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikitin loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A big right from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nikitin with a body shot.
Nikitin swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Nikitin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev moves out of range as Nikitin strikes.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nikitin blocks a jab.#T3#
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Nikitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev tries to move into range but Nikitin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikitin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakiyev drops his hands momentarily and Nikitin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Nikitin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.#T4#
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Nikitin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev misses the jab.
Nikitin is looking to counter punch.
Nikitin throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikitin's head.
Bakiyev throws out a powerful jab.
Nikitin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bakiyev lands with a straight right. Nikitin didn't see that one coming.
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikitin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bakiyev back to the cage. Nikitin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bakiyev staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikitin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakiyev jabs Nikitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikitin.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikitin misses the target.
A slow jab from Nikitin misses its intended target.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Nikitin works the jab nicely.
Nikitin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Nikitin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikitin tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikitin misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikitin thinking.
Nikitin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Nikitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikitin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bakiyev's hands.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nikitin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Bakiyev is rocked!
Bakiyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikitin finish him?
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev. #T2#
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Nikitin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikitin throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Bakiyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin steps in with a hook that catches Bakiyev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nikitin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bakiyev looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Nikitin!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Nikitin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: T174 Olympic Finals
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Robinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nikitin throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Nikitin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikitin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikitin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robinson takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikitin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikitin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikitins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson is looking to wear down Nikitin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nikitin works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikitin throws out the jab.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robinson.
Nikitin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.#TD#
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson is thwarting Nikitin's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson is trying to control. Nikitin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson is thwarting Nikitin's attempts to control the position.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikitin trying to control from the bottom.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikitin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is defending well.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Nikitin is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikitin is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson 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.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is working Nikitin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nikitin trying to control the position.
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 Timothy Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Robinson!
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikitin! But no joy.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikitin.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Nikitin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Nikitin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikitin.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Nikitin breaks away and moves out of range.
Robinson scores with a jab. Nikitin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson lands the left hand.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Nikitin shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nikitin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Nikitin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nikitin walks into a jab.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson defending well as Nikitin loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Nikitin. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Nikitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikitin! But no joy.#T2#
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikitin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Nikitin.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikitin momentarily.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Nikitin finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Nikitin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Nikitin digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson dives in and grabs Nikitin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nikitin pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson jabs at Nikitin's body.
Nice straight punches there by Nikitin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikitin.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nikitin's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikitin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Nikitin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nikitin misses with a two punch combination.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Nikitin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Timothy Robinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikitin's waist but Nikitin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Nikitin looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Nikitin down.
Nikitin swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Nikitin.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.#T1#
Nikitin lands with a shot to the body.
Robinson cracks Nikitin with an open hand slap.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikitin. Nikitin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Nikitin.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.#T2#
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nikitin cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikitin.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Nikitin finds it's target.
Robinson scores with a one two! Nikitin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
A jab from Nikitin finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
Alexandr Nikitin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
A left lands for Nikitin.
Nikitin punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nikitin drops Robinson with a naaaaasty hook - Robinson is in real trouble here! Nikitin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Nikitin!
A very excited looking Alexandr Nikitin 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: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin and Percy Schmeiser. Nikitin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smack My Bitch Up . Schmeiser has chosen David vs Monsanto as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
31 yrs
171 lbs

178 cm
33 yrs
178 lbs

Nikitin

Schmeiser

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Alexandr Nikitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Percy Schmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Nikitin tries to keep at a distance but Schmeiser has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nikitin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nikitin (2) vs (0) Schmeiser
Schmeiser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikitin trying to control but Schmeiser is working from the bottom.
Nikitin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Schmeiser has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmeiser is pulling down on Nikitin's head. It's preventing any offense from Nikitin, at least for the moment.
Schmeiser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikitin controls the pace.
Schmeiser controls Nikitin momentarily but Nikitin frees himself.
Nikitin stopping the sweep attempt from Schmeiser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is controlling Nikitin's posture.
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikitin is one step ahead there.

Schmeiser looking for a guillotine here but Nikitin defends easily.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmeiser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is really struggling to control Schmeiser but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schmeiser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schmeiser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nikitin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (2) vs (2) Schmeiser
Nikitin pulls Schmeiser in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmeiser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schmeiser passes Nikitin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser prevents Nikitin from improving his position.

Schmeiser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Schmeiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikitin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmeiser is working away from the top position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikitin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at mickeyharts the greatest , so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Schmeiser seems to be looking for submissions.
Nikitin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schmeiser trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikitin is keeping the position for now.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Nikitin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schmeiser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmeiser pushes down on Nikitin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Nikitin wants to control but Schmeiser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Schmeiser has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schmeiser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikitin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schmeiser trying to mount his opponent but Nikitin defends it.

Schmeiser is trying to work for a kimura but Nikitin is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Schmeiser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nikitin is just riding it out for now. Schmeiser eventually gives up the hold.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Nikitin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikitin wants to get back to full guard.

Schmeiser seems to be working for a kimura but Nikitin defends the submission attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Schmeiser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmeiser is just content to waste time from the top position. Nikitin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.

Schmeiser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Schmeiser advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeiser is trying to control the action in half guard but Nikitin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Schmeiser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schmeiser trying to control from Nikitin's half guard. Nikitin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin has control of Schmeiser's left arm, preventing Schmeiser from doing any damage.
Schmeiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikitin is retaining full guard.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (4) vs (2) Schmeiser
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser has Nikitin pulled in close to control his posture.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeiser is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (4) vs (4) Schmeiser
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schmeiser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nikitin defends it well.

Schmeiser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikitin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schmeiser.
Schmeiser works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (4) vs (7) Schmeiser
Well,Nikitin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin struggling a bit here.

Schmeiser is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikitin is defending well.
Schmeiser taking a break here but Nikitin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nikitin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Schmeiser postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Nikitin trying to control the position here.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Schmeiser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (4) vs (10) Schmeiser
Nikitin is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to work for a sweep but Schmeiser has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nikitin (4) vs (12) Schmeiser
Schmeiser is trying to take his opponent's back.

Schmeiser is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nikitin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nikitin shrugs it off.
Nikitin is trying to escape the mount.

Schmeiser moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nikitin has worked his arm free - good work by Nikitin!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikitin tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser wins on points by 12 to 4.

Event: Kilo 13 ??
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Savolainen misses with a straight left.
Nikitin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Savolainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savolainen throwing shots but Nikitin is blocking nicely.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.
Savolainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nikitin defending well though.
Savolainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin is trying to control but can't.
Savolainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savolainen is working away from the top position though.
Savolainen prevents Nikitin from improving his position.#T1#
Savolainen trying to pass the guard but Nikitin defending well.
Nikitin trying to control but Savolainen postures up.
Savolainen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Samran Muay Thai. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Savolainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nikitin manages to get to full guard.
Savolainen won't allow Nikitin to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nikitin being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nikitin is controlling Savolainen's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savolainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikitin looking to pass the guard.
Savolainen looking to control. #T3#
Nikitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Savolainen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Savolainen's face as Nikitin controls the position.
Savolainen struggling a bit here.
Nikitin wants to control but Savolainen is keeping him busy.
Savolainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Savolainen is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nikitin wants to take a breather but Savolainen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nikitin.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Savolainen is adopting a defensive guard.
Nikitin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
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#
Savolainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Savolainen misses.
A left and a right from Nikitin both land. Nice combination.
Savolainen circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savolainen enables Nikitin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savolainen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexandr Nikitin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikitin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nikitin trying to control but Savolainen is working from the bottom.
Savolainen is trying to keep Nikitin in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Savolainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikitin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully.
Nikitin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nikitin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Savolainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Savolainen looking for a guillotine here but Nikitin defends easily.
Savolainen controls Nikitin momentarily but Nikitin frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Nikitin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikitin lands in his opponent's guard.
Savolainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Savolainen has wrist control.
Savolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikitin cracks Savolainen with a solid left hand.
Savolainen keeping moving, preventing Nikitin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nikitin slips nicely into half guard.
Savolainen won't allow Nikitin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Savolainen actively working from the bottom here.
Savolainen is in trouble now - Nikitin has advanced to mount!
Nikitin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savolainen is looking to escape.
The referee warns Savolainen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Savolainen tries to hold on but Nikitin pushes him away.
Savolainen is squirming around, avoiding Nikitin's attempts to control the action.
Nikitin thowing shots but they're missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikitin trying to control but Savolainen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that second round.
That's time! Nikitin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikitin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savolainen.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Savolainen.
Nikitin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Savolainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nikitin is trying to defend but Savolainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nikitin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikitin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nikitin.
Savolainen won't allow Nikitin to sweep him here.
Savolainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savolainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savolainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Savolainen postures up.
Savolainen trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Savolainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Savolainen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nikitin has his foot on Savolainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savolainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Savolainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikitin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nikitin wants to control but Savolainen postures up.
Nikitin is trying to work for a sweep but Savolainen has mounted him!
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nikitin regains half guard.
Nikitin wants to control but Savolainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savolainen controlling the pace.
Nikitin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savolainen can do to turn this around?
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Savolainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savolainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nikitin trying to control but Savolainen postures up. #T3#
Savolainen trying to pass the guard but Nikitin defending well.
Savolainen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savolainen wants to control but Nikitin is keeping him busy.
Savolainen controlling the pace.
Savolainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikitin keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savolainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikitin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savolainen missing with a left hand there. Nikitin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savolainen lands with a shot to the body.
Savolainen shoots and misses
and Nikitin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savolainen misses with an uppercut. Nikitin saw that one coming.
Nikitin lands a jab to Savolainen's midsection.
Nikitin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savolainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Savolainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nikitin was covering up waiting for the punch and Savolainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savolainen trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Jaakko Savolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savolainen is fighting to break Nikitin's control of his arms but Nikitin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Savolainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikitin 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
Alexandr Nikitin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Kilo 10 Pencil V Robinson 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Nikitin avoids a kick to the body.
Nikitin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikitin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Nikitin shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Nikitin has a takedown stuffed.
Nikitin shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Nikitin has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Nikitin is pushing Rogers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Nikitin managing to block the knees to the body from Rogers.
Rogers is stalling here.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Rogers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikitin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikitin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikitin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rogers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Rogers.
Nikitin misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers works on Nikitin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikitin.
Nikitin lands a body shot. #T2#
Nikitin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nikitin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikitin lands a left hand.
Nikitin pushes Rogers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Rogers back against the cage.
Nikitin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikitin lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
A short left from Nikitin. #TD#
Nikitin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Nikitin is controlling him
Rogers has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rogers is staying active underneath Nikitin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nikitin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.#T3#
Nikitin wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikitin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikitin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Nikitin saw that one coming.
Nikitin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rogers's head backwards.#TD#
Nikitin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nikitin prevents Rogers from improving his position.#T4#
Nikitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Nikitin is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Nikitin there.
Nikitin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nikitin controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
Nikitin throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikitin takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikitin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Nikitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers slips under a jab from Nikitin.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Nikitin on that attempt.
Rogers scores with a one two! Nikitin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
Nikitin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nikitin is able to avoid easily.
Ian Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikitin gets slowly back to his feet.
As Nikitin backs off Rogers throws a huge counter combo but Nikitin manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Rogers. Those never looked like landing.
Nikitin connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Nikitin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers tries to work over Nikitin's front leg with a kick but Nikitin checks it.
Rogers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Nikitin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikitin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers misses with a body punch. #T2#
Rogers trying to stall but Nikitin improves his position.
Rogers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Nikitin jumps guard.
Rogers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nikitin is proving hard to escape from.
Nikitin controls Rogers momentarily but Rogers frees himself.
Nikitin controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin looking to control. #SUB#
Nikitin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Nikitin controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Nikitin avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Nikitin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers throws a counter combo.#CL#
Nikitin darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Nikitin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rogers is trying to maintain a safe position but Nikitin gets an underhook and turns Rogers into the cage.
Rogers is looking to control Nikitin's arms but Nikitin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land. #T4##TD#
Nikitin manages to pull guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikitin keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers postures up.
Rogers preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ian Rogers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers motions for Nikitin to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Rogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nikitin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikitin is looking to wear down Rogers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nikitin throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Nikitin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nikitin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Nikitin works his way into full mount!
Nikitin controlling the pace for now.
Rogers tries to reverse the position but Nikitin maintains control.
Nikitin looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nikitin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Nikitin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nikitin prevents Rogers from getting the reversal.
Nikitin avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.
Nikitin landing punches. #T3#
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nikitin.
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nikitin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nikitin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nikitin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nikitin thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Nikitin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogers hang on?
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Alexandr Nikitin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikitin lands with some strikes.
Nikitin lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikitin 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
An out of breath Alexandr Nikitin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Kilo 8 Joe V Poe
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nikitin swivels and escapes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikitin checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nikitin moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Nikitin saw it coming and moves away.
Nikitin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikitin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Nikitin. Nikitin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Nikitin throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nikitin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez unleashes a big counter combination but Nikitin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nikitin lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nikitin's calf.
Nikitin scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin stuns Gonzalez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez takes one on the button.#TD2#
Gonzalez looking to score a takedown here. Nikitin is defending well but Gonzalez drives through and ends up in Nikitin's guard.#SUB#
Nikitin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Nikitin controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
Gonzalez trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzalez pushing down on Nikitin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikitin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikitin gets back to full guard. #T2#
Nikitin is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Gonzalez forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Nikitin is defending against the submission attempts here by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nikitin's thigh. Nikitin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikitin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez being controlled here momentarily.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Nikitin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gonzalez is trying to escape the mount.
Nikitin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzalez can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Nikitin tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away.
Nikitin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gonzalez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nikitin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Nikitin clinches.
Nikitin is working Gonzalez over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikitin.
Gonzalez pushes Nikitin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Nikitin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nikitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Nikitin stands up over Gonzalez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nikitin pushes down on Gonzalez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gonzalez wants to improve his position but Nikitin is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gonzalez!
Gonzalez is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Nikitin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nikitin wants to control but instead Gonzalez manages to regain half guard.
Gonzalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nikitin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Nikitin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Nikitin advances position into side control!#SUB#
Nikitin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nikitin landing a few strikes.
Nikitin advances to full mount.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position but Nikitin isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Nikitin is working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzalez frees his head quite easily.
Nikitin looking to finish Gonzalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzalez!#T3#
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Gonzalez is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez wants to control but Nikitin is having none of it.
Nikitin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzalez looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzalez is looking to improve his position but Nikitin isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzalez wants to control but Nikitin is having none of it.
Nikitin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikitin scoring with strikes but Gonzalez is staying in there.
Nikitin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Nikitin dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Nikitin takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
A cross from Nikitin lands.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Nikitin scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez darts in looking for a takedown but Nikitin gets double underhooks and turns Gonzalez into the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Nikitin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eulalio Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Nikitin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand back up but Nikitin manages to pass into side control.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nikitin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Nikitin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nikitin cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand but Gonzalez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Nikitin tries for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well. #SUB#
Nikitin is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.
Nikitin controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Gonzalez prevents Nikitin from moving into mount.
Nikitin wants to control for a moment but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Nikitin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nikitin'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.#T3#
Nikitin wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Nikitin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nikitin is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
Nikitin stalling.
Nikitin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gonzalez for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Nikitin misses its target.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the head.
Eulalio Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Gonzalez misses
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Gonzalez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez stands up over Nikitin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound.
Nikitin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nikitin 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
A relieved looking Alexandr Nikitin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brick Tamland and Alexandr Nikitin. Nikitin has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
30 yrs
183 lbs

170 cm
30 yrs
171 lbs

Tamland

Nikitin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Brick Tamland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Nikitin tries to sprawl but Tamland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tamland (2) vs (0) Nikitin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nikitin!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (5) vs (0) Nikitin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Nikitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikitin is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nikitin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikitin tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Tamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikitin is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying desperately to improve position.
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nikitin is looking to escape.
Tamland fails to take his opponent's back.
Nikitin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin holds on for dear life.
Nikitin gets back to half guard.

Nikitin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nikitin is trying to control but can't.
Tamland works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (8) vs (0) Nikitin
Nikitin tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland content just to control the position here.
Nikitin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nikitin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland slows the pace down in half guard.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is pressing down on Nikitin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nikitin is holding on for now.
Nikitin is holding on to half guard well.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Tamland seems content to control.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Tamland has control of the leg.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin keeps trying to improve his position.
Tamland is controlling the pace.
Nikitin wants to sweep but Tamland has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (11) vs (0) Nikitin
Tamland is staying tight to Nikitin's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nikitin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikitin can't do much from the bottom here.
Tamland works to advance to full mount. Nikitin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (13) vs (0) Nikitin

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tamland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikitin tries to hold on but Tamland pushes him away.
Nikitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nikitin wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland trying to control but Nikitin is having none of it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is looking to get to half guard.
Tamland controlling from the full mount.
Tamland wants to take Nikitin's back but he can't do it this time.
Tamland controlling the pace for now.
Nikitin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tamland stalling.
Nikitin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nikitin working a defensive guard but Tamland manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (16) vs (0) Nikitin
Nikitin is trying to control Tamland's posture but Tamland avoids it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is trying to escape the position but Tamland is controlling the position.
Tamland tries to move to full mount but Nikitin actually manages to regain half guard.
Tamland trying to pass the guard but Nikitin defending well.
Nikitin trying to control but Tamland postures up.
Tamland prevents Nikitin from improving his position.
Nikitin gets full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin trying to keep a closed guard but Tamland is proving a slippery customer.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nikitin looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikitin, not yet.
Tamland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tamland (19) vs (0) Nikitin
A control attempt from Nikitin but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tamland (21) vs (0) Nikitin
Nikitin is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland mounts Nikitin! Really nice guard pass there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland takes the fight on points by 21 to 0.
Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin and Wiener Wacker. Nikitin's entrance music is Smack My Bitch Up . A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wiener Wacker enters the cage!

170 cm
30 yrs
171 lbs

180 cm
26 yrs
187 lbs

Nikitin

Wacker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alexandr Nikitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Wacker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikitin did well to prevent Wacker getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nikitin (0) vs (2) Wacker
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wacker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nikitin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker is trying to control. Nikitin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Wacker is working for a kimura but Nikitin is defending it quite comfortably.

Wacker seems to be working for a kimura but Nikitin defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nikitin trying to control here.
Nikitin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
Wacker stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Nikitin keeping full guard, as Wacker tries to pass.

Nikitin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wacker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikitin is keeping the position for now.

Wacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wacker moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (0) vs (5) Wacker
Nikitin prevents Wacker from improving position.
Nikitin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nikitin is looking to get back to full guard here but Wacker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (0) vs (8) Wacker
Nikitin tries to bench press Wacker off him but Wacker keeps the position.
Wacker tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (2) vs (8) Wacker
Wacker is refusing to be controlled, as Nikitin sits in half guard.
Wacker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikitin is working away from the top position though.
Wacker tries to roll over but Nikitin keeps him under control.
Nikitin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (5) vs (8) Wacker
Wacker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikitin working away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Nikitin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wacker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wacker looks to move to half guard but instead Nikitin has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nikitin (7) vs (8) Wacker
We've been hearing good reports from Nikitin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nikitin is looking to work his way around to Wacker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wacker is working to get back to half guard.
Nikitin fails to take his opponent's back.
Wacker tries to lock up and control but Nikitin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.

Nikitin has control of Wacker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wacker regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Nikitin has hold of Wacker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wacker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.
Wacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.
Wacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wacker wants to control but Nikitin is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wacker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.
Wacker is trying desperately to improve position.
Nikitin moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Nikitin (10) vs (8) Wacker
Nikitin keeps control of the position as Wacker tries to break free.
Wacker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nikitin's guard. Nice work there by Wacker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (10) vs (10) Wacker
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wacker looking to sit in guard and control but Nikitin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (12) vs (10) Wacker
Nikitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wacker is retaining full guard.
Nikitin is working hard here to advance position.
Wacker looking to control.
Wacker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nikitin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wacker trying to get back to full guard but Nikitin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (15) vs (10) Wacker
Wacker is trying to escape the mount.
Nikitin tries to control but Wacker wriggling away.
Wacker is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wacker is looking to escape.
Nikitin wants to take his opponent's back but Wacker doesn't allow it.
Wacker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wacker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nikitin has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nikitin (18) vs (10) Wacker
Wacker rolls, trying to escape but Nikitin keeps control of the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Wacker showing good submission defense here.
Nikitin wants to control but Wacker is keeping busy.
Wacker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nikitin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nikitin has the hooks in. Wacker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Nikitin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wacker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wacker is trying to break free.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Wacker showing good submission defense here.
Nikitin has the hooks in. Wacker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wacker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wacker is looking to improve his position but Nikitin isn't that keen on the idea.

Nikitin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Wacker tries to improve his position but Nikitin has taken his back! Nikitin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wacker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nikitin pushes Wacker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandr Nikitin!
A very excited looking Alexandr Nikitin 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: CEC 454
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Ehrmantraut throws a body punch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Ehrmantraut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Ehrmantraut as he connects with a hook.
Nikitin jabs Ehrmantraut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ehrmantraut is looking to clinch.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrmantraut moves away.
Ehrmantraut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ehrmantraut sprawls well. Ehrmantraut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikitin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Ehrmantraut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikitin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut goes for a double leg but Nikitin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nikitin continues to drive forward.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nikitin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut is out of range.
A punch combination from Ehrmantraut misses. #T1#
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Nikitin gets a takedown into half guard.
Nikitin wants to control but Ehrmantraut is keeping him busy.
Ehrmantraut tries to get to full guard but Nikitin has control of the leg.
Nikitin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nikitin trying to control from half guard but Ehrmantraut is working away. #SUB2#
Nikitin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ehrmantraut sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well, if Nikitin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ehrmantraut manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nikitin throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikitin trying to control but Ehrmantraut is working from the bottom.
Nikitin advances to half guard.
Nikitin controlling the action here.
My spies in SP ICON sucks donkey dick inform me that Nikitin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nikitin thows a huge punch but Ehrmantraut dodges it nicely. #T3#
Ehrmantraut is trying to get back to full guard.
Ehrmantraut is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nikitin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nikitin's back!
Ehrmantraut not allowing Nikitin to control his hands.
Ehrmantraut is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nikitin is in bad spot here.
Can Nikitin hold on?! Ehrmantraut is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
I really don't envy Nikitin right now. #T4#
Nikitin staying busy and making it hard for Ehrmantraut to control.
Ehrmantraut throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Nikitin.
Nikitin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ehrmantraut throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ehrmantraut tries to keep control of the position but Nikitin is staying busy.
Nikitin can't escape the position.
Nikitin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Nikitin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Ehrmantraut missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ehrmantraut tries to pass to full mount but Nikitin defends it.
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 Michael Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nikitin throws a leg kick but Ehrmantraut checks it.
Ehrmantraut feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Nikitin.
The crowd cheers as Ehrmantraut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nikitin doesn't seem phased though.
Nikitin is looking to clinch.
Ehrmantraut half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nikitin lands a jab to Ehrmantraut's midsection.
Ehrmantraut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Ehrmantraut gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikitin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikitin tries for a takedown but Ehrmantraut manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Nikitin. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
Nikitin looking for a takedown.
Nikitin is working for takedown but Ehrmantraut is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael Ehrmantraut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a head punch that misses.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikitin presses Ehrmantraut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikitin wants a takedown. #T1##BC#
Ehrmantraut breaks the clinch.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Ehrmantraut.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ehrmantraut rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin tries to clinch up.
Nikitin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with an uppercut
and Nikitin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ehrmantraut's knee momentarily.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Ehrmantraut scores with a takedown into Nikitin's guard.
Nikitin looking to control.
Nikitin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ehrmantraut manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nikitin looking to sit in guard and control but Ehrmantraut gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ehrmantraut looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ehrmantraut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ehrmantraut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Nikitin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ehrmantraut preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nikitin is looking for a triangle but Ehrmantraut pushes his legs off easily.
Ehrmantraut throws an elbow that misses. Nikitin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ehrmantraut's guard. Nice move by Nikitin!#REVB#
Ehrmantraut looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nikitin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nikitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Ehrmantraut regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nikitin.
Nikitin working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikitin throws an elbow that misses. Ehrmantraut uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nikitin's guard. Nice move by Ehrmantraut!#REVR#
Nikitin trying to control the position here.
Ehrmantraut landing with the ground and pound.
Ehrmantraut content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Ehrmantraut from controlling successfully. #T4#
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Ehrmantraut working some strikes from top position.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nikitin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ehrmantraut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nikitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ehrmantraut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ehrmantraut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nikitin has control of Ehrmantraut's left arm, preventing Ehrmantraut from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ehrmantraut's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Nikitin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ehrmantraut doesn't seem phased though.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ehrmantraut looks to land a right hand but Nikitin moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ehrmantraut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice jab there from Ehrmantraut.
Nikitin lands with an uppercut that bounces Ehrmantraut off the cage and back into range.
Ehrmantraut slips under a jab.
Ehrmantraut attempts a counter takedown but Nikitin avoids it well and moves away.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Ehrmantraut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nikitin closes the distance and clinches.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ehrmantraut stops a takedown attempt from Nikitin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikitin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin tries to work over Ehrmantraut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Ehrmantraut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikitin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ehrmantraut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Michael Ehrmantraut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Nikitin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ehrmantraut tries to work over Nikitin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ehrmantraut is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nikitin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nikitin leaning against his opponent.
Ehrmantraut has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nikitin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ehrmantraut effectively controlling the action here.
Nikitin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ehrmantraut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikitin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action. #T2#
Ehrmantraut can't find room to land a body shot as Nikitin controls the action.
Ehrmantraut is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ehrmantraut gets underhooks to prevent Nikitin's takedown attempt.
Ehrmantraut tries to stall but Nikitin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nikitin trying to stall but Ehrmantraut improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ehrmantraut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ehrmantraut is defending well.
Nikitin takes a shot to the head.
Ehrmantraut is trying to drag Nikitin to the mat but Nikitin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Nikitin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ehrmantraut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ehrmantraut prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikitin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Ehrmantraut is trying to break free.
Nikitin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ehrmantraut up against the cage.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Ehrmantraut has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikitin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ehrmantraut has picked Nikitin up - he's going for a ride! Ehrmantraut dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ehrmantraut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Ehrmantraut controlling him for the moment.
Nikitin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ehrmantraut wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving.
Nikitin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Nikitin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ehrmantraut defends it well.
Ehrmantraut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexandr Nikitin.
I think Ehrmantraut 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 450
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
Nikitin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spectre circles away.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin moves out of range as Spectre strikes.
Nikitin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spectre finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikitin's head. #CL#
Nikitin has closed the distance and engaged Spectre in a clinch.
Nikitin struggles to land a body shot inside as Spectre controls his hands.
Nikitin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikitin blocking some punches.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Spectre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nikitin can't fight it off and eventually Spectre manages to take the fight to the floor. Nikitin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikitin pulls Spectre in to control the position.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully.
Nikitin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Nikitin trying to control the position.
Spectre postures up in Nikitin's guard and throws a big left but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin is pulling down on Spectre's head. It's preventing any offense from Spectre, at least for the moment.
Spectre postures up and lands a big shot to Nikitin's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spectre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spectre fails with a takedown attempt.
Spectre avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Spectre works Nikitin's body with a nice hook.
Spectre scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spectre lands a nice looking body shot.
Spectre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nikitin rather than just go for the knockout.
Spectre connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spectre, as that shot connected. #T3#
Nikitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikitin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spectre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Spectre misses the shot to the body.
Spectre blocks a leg kick.
Spectre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin. #CL#
Nikitin moves into range and clinches up with Spectre.
Spectre goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Nikitin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spectre is trying to keep an underhook but Nikitin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nikitin tries to pass to full mount but Spectre defends it.
Spectre is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikitin trying to control from half guard but Spectre is working away. #T4#
Nikitin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spectre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nikitin wants to pass to mount but Spectre is defending the position.
Spectre moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Spectre looking for a guillotine here but Nikitin defends easily.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spectre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Spectre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spectre.
Nikitin lands a nice hook to Spectre's body. Spectre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Spectre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Nikitin takes the fight into the clinch.
Spectre tries a body shot but Nikitin blocks it.
Nikitin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spectre's efforts to push away.
Nikitin prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Nikitin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nikitin manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin trying to control the position but Spectre is working away. #T1#
Nikitin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nikitin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nikitin trying to control the position but Spectre is working away.
Spectre manages to get back to half guard.
Nikitin content to control rather than advance.
Spectre tries to roll over but Nikitin keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikitin in particular looking to stall.
Nikitin prevents Spectre from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nikitin wants to take a breather but Spectre is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spectre tries for a takedown but Nikitin circles away easily#CL#
and Nikitin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spectre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Spectre.
Nikitin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Spectre lands a body shot.
Spectre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nikitin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spectre can turn it around.
Spectre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spectre gets underhooks to prevent Nikitin's takedown attempt.
Nikitin has Spectre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spectre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spectre lands with a right to the head.
Spectre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spectre.
A head punch on the inside from Spectre fails to land.
Spectre throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin blocks a body shot from Spectre.
Spectre misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spectre. #T4#
Nikitin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spectre pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Nikitin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spectre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Spectre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nikitin finds it's way round the side to connect with Spectre's head.
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!
Spectre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spectre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nikitin tries to clinch there but Spectre circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nikitin.
Spectre lands with a shot to the body.
Spectre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Spectre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nikitin's guard.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Spectre postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Spectre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Nikitin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spectre was covering up waiting for the punch and Nikitin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nikitin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Spectre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikitin passes into side control.
Spectre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikitin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alexandr Nikitin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Spectre tries to get to full guard but Nikitin has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spectre moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Spectre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Spectre has wrist control.
Nikitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spectre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spectre wants to control but Nikitin passes easily into half guard.
Nikitin trying to control from half guard but Spectre is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nikitin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikitin lands a nice short elbow.
Spectre is looking to improve his position.
Nikitin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spectre keeps working.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spectre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Nikitin won't allow Spectre to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Spectre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nikitin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Spectre keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikitin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikitin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Nikitin drives through with a takedown into Spectre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nikitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spectre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin throwing strikes but missing.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Spectre is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nikitin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spectre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikitin has Spectre in his guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spectre 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Spectre!
A very excited looking Serge Spectre rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 443
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Nikitin moves into the clinch.
Anstey is trying to force a seperation but Nikitin has the dominant position.#TD2#
Nikitin pulls guard effortlessly.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nikitin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nikitin looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nikitin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anstey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Nikitin defends easily.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nikitin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey trying to control the position.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Nikitin defends the submission attempt.
Nikitin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nikitin is trying to maintain the position but Anstey is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikitin controlling the position well.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikitin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikitin is trying to control but can't.
Nikitin wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Anstey there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Anstey closes the distance and clinches.
Anstey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikitin throws a head punch that misses.
Nikitin lands a left hand.
Anstey lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nikitin fails to land.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch but Nikitin keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Nikitin jumps guard and drags Anstey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nikitin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Anstey advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Anstey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anstey won't allow Nikitin to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikitin seems keen to control Anstey's posture.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Nikitin is looking for a triangle here but Anstey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anstey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anstey sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nikitin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Anstey in side control, throwing shots but Nikitin defends.
An elbow from Anstey crashes against the mat.
Nikitin tries to improve position but can't.
Nikitin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Anstey lands some shots froms side control.
Anstey working the ground and pound from side control.
Nikitin tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nikitin tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep.
Nikitin is still trying to improve position.
Anstey cracks Nikitin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anstey working the ground and pound but Nikitin is defending the strikes.
Nikitin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anstey is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Anstey lands some shots froms side control.
Nikitin is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Anstey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nikitin sneaks back into half guard.
Nikitin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey is working Nikitin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey chips away with some ground and pound.
Nikitin controlling Anstey's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anstey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikitin is fending him off so far but Anstey persists. Nope, Nikitin circles away and we're back to standing.
Anstey sets himself, and Nikitin steps forward looking for the clinch! Anstey avoids it this time.
Anstey is looking to land body kicks.
Anstey cracks Nikitin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
Nikitin stalks Anstey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anstey's face. Anstey staggers backwards, shaken.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anstey. #CL2#
Nikitin drives through and clinches with Anstey against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikitin.
Anstey being controlled against the cage.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey misses with a body punch.
Anstey tries to throw a body punch but Nikitin avoids it by throwing Anstey back against the cage.
Anstey working aggressively here.
Anstey misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Nikitin tries a body shot but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body.
Nikitin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Anstey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nikitin regains guard immediately.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Anstey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.
Nikitin controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nikitin keeps trying to improve his position.
Nikitin is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nikitin trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Anstey.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nikitin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nikitin defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Nikitin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nikitin is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the body from Nikitin misses
and Anstey counters with a head kick. That will keep Nikitin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Anstey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikitin if he has to take too many more of those.
Anstey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikitin under the eye.
Anstey cracks the inside of Nikitin's front leg. #TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Nikitin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey 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: Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Beast lands a head kick. Nikitin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nikitin moves forwards but Beast connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nikitin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikitin.
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Nikitin.
Beast slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beast lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nikitin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Nikitin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikitin moves out of range as Beast throws a body kick.
Nikitin lands a jab to the head.
Nikitin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikitin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beast under the eye.
Nikitin tries to clinch up but Beast circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikitin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Nikitin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beast's head backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beast.
Beast misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nikitin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Nikitin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nikitin passes into half guard.
Beast is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Nikitin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nikitin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Nikitin slows the pace down in half guard.
Nikitin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Nikitin is looking to advance position but Beast won't allow it.
Nikitin wants to take a breather but Beast is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikitin throwing shots but Beast is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Nikitin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beast defends it well.
Beast is looking to control Nikitin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nikitin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nikitin trying to mount his opponent but Beast defends it.
Nikitin is just content to waste time from the top position. Beast takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nikitin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Billy Beast will probably get the nod.
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#
An inside leg kick lands from Beast.
Nikitin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beast counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikitin's knee momentarily.
A jab lands there for Beast.
Beast takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beast thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikitin if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast lands with a kick to the ribs.
A left lands for Beast.
A lazy left from Nikitin finds it's target.
Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.#T1#
Nikitin gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Nikitin tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Beast is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Nikitin buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Nikitin!! Nikitin is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Beast throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Beast!
Post fight, Billy Beast took to the microphone: 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.

Event: EPL 8.13
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
A good leg kick by Hall.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hall scores with a nice strike.
Nikitin misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall. #SUB#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Nikitin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikitin working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nikitin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikitin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hall scores with a leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikitin controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nikitin scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Nikitin. #BC2#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikitin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Nikitin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Nikitin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikitin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikitin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hall is trying to keep Nikitin in close. #SUB2#
Hall has his foot on Nikitin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikitin works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Nikitin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Nikitin defends it easily.
Nikitin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nikitin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikitin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Nikitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Nikitin connects with a couple of short punches.
Nikitin controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikitin passes into side control. #T5#
Nikitin wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nikitin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nikitin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nikitin drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Nikitin in his half guard. #T6#
Nikitin is just content to waste time from the top position. Hall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nikitin controlling from the top position.
Hall is trying to keep Nikitin in close.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikitin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikitin wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.#T7#
Nikitin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Nikitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nikitin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nikitin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nikitin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We've been hearing that Nikitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nikitin 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.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikitin pulls his head out easily.
Nikitin content to control rather than advance.
Nikitin is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9#
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Hall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hall lands the left hand.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Hall.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
Hall moves away from the strike by Nikitin.
Nikitin misses with a hook
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikitin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikitin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikitin misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall lands with a straight right. Nikitin didn't see that one coming.
Nikitin throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Hall.
I think Hall 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EPL 8.12
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Nikitin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikitin showed some decent athleticism there.
Nikitin wants to take a breather but Hale is having none of it.
Hale keeping control of the position.
Nikitin trying to control from Hale's half guard. Hale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nikitin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Nikitin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hale dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hale wants to control from the top but Nikitin keeps moving. #T1#
Hale with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikitin trying to control the position here.
Nikitin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hale throws a big elbow that misses.
Hale with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.
Nikitin keeps trying to improve his position.
Hale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikitin shoots in but Hale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nikitin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin throws out a loose jab but Hale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikitin misses with a takedown
and Hale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandon Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3##TD2#
Nikitin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a triangle but Nikitin pushes his legs off easily.
Nikitin postures up and lands a big shot to Hale's brow.
Nikitin stops Hale from standing up.
Nikitin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hale can't keep his opponent in guard - Nikitin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nikitin trying to mount his opponent but Hale defends it.
Nikitin trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nikitin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hale is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Nikitin is working for a kimura but Hale is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Nikitin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikitin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T5#
Hale wants to get back to full guard.
Nikitin slows the pace down in half guard.
Hale won't allow Nikitin to pass to mount.
Hale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikitin.
Nikitin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hale! #SUB2#
Nikitin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hale is now in Nikitin's guard. A big mistake from Nikitin there, giving up the dominant position!
Hale trying to control but Nikitin is working from the bottom. #T6#
Hale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikitin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hale is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikitin has wrist control.
Nikitin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hale throwing strikes but missing.
Nikitin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T7#
Hale distracts Nikitin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nikitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikitin controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
Nikitin fails with the takedown
and Hale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikitin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hale is fending him off so far but Nikitin persists. Nope, Hale circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Hale fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikitin just manages to avoid it.
Nikitin tries to clinch but Hale is having none of it. #T8#
Nikitin shoots for a takedown but Hale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Nikitin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hale looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nikitin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hale is not content to let Nikitin control the position.
Hale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nikitin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hale looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Hale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Hale pushes Nikitin off and gets back to his feet.
Hale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nikitin connects with a right hand. Hale shakes it off.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy left from Hale finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Nikitin misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikitin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Hale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hale 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Hale!
After the fight, Brandon Hale was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EPL 8.11
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Gregorovitsj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nikitin works Gregorovitsj's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikitin checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nikitin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nikitin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nikitin lands a nice hook to Gregorovitsj's body. Gregorovitsj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikitin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gregorovitsj makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nikitin really felt that one!#TD2#
Nikitin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gregorovitsj is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Nikitin throws a strike aimed at the side of Gregorovitsj's head but Gregorovitsj avoids it well.
Gregorovitsj gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nikitin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikitin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gregorovitsj!
Gregorovitsj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nikitin wants to take Gregorovitsj's back but he can't do it this time.
Gregorovitsj avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nikitin. #T2#
Gregorovitsj wants to control but Nikitin is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Nikitin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Nikitin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gregorovitsj turns into him and now he's in Nikitin's guard.
Nikitin managing to control the position.
Nikitin trying to keep a closed guard but Gregorovitsj is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Gregorovitsj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nikitin's guard.
Gregorovitsj sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nikitin manages to get to full guard.
Gregorovitsj won't allow Nikitin to sweep him here.
Gregorovitsj slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gregorovitsj looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Nikitin has his foot on Gregorovitsj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregorovitsj works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nikitin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nikitin trying to control the position.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Gregorovitsj controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T5#
Gregorovitsj wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nikitin fails with the takedown
and Gregorovitsj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Nikitin fails with the takedown
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nikitin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T6#
Nikitin misses with a left hand
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice body kick.
Gregorovitsj thuds his right hand into Nikitin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
A lazy left from Gregorovitsj finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikitin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nikitin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice shot that snaps Nikitin's head back. #T7#
Nikitin misses with a takedown attempt
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice body kick.
Boris Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Nikitin.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gregorovitsj cracks a nice hook into Nikitin's ribs.
Boris Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a left hand but Nikitin moved out of range nicely.
Nikitin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gregorovitsj defends it well.
Nikitin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikitin blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Nikitin tries to counter it with a takedown but Gregorovitsj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nikitin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gregorovitsj counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikitin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nikitin blocks a leg kick.#T8#
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gregorovitsj scores with a head kick. Nikitin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gregorovitsj quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregorovitsj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikitin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gregorovitsj rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikitin takes a swing at Gregorovitsj's ribcage but misses.
Nikitin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gregorovitsj to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikitin shoots and misses
and Gregorovitsj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Nikitin. Beautiful body shot.#T9#
Nikitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Nikitin does it's job there.
Gregorovitsj tests Nikitin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikitin has a takedown stuffed.
Nikitin looks to land a right hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range.
Gregorovitsj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Gregorovitsj throwing a counter right hand but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
A big left from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin throws a hook but Gregorovitsj avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Gregorovitsj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gregorovitsj 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Gregorovitsj!
Boris Gregorovitsj took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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