Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there #CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Holmes Jr's belly button to the back.
Nixon throws a jab when Holmes Jr was well out of range.
Holmes Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon thows a leg kick but Holmes Jr checks it #CL2#
and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Holmes Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon misses with a body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Nixon misses
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Holmes Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
Holmes Jr loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Holmes Jr connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
Nixon scores with a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon fakes the leg kick and cracks Holmes Jr in the body.
Nixon takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Holmes Jr tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes Jr with a nice calf kick.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Holmes Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon lunges at Holmes Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes Jr's hand.
Holmes Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon throws a front kick that sends Holmes Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Holmes Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
It looks like Nixon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Holmes Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Nixon up against the cage.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nixon.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Nixon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a body punch. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nixon throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Nixon toppling to the canvas! Nixon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holmes Jr finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes Jr feints a jab and as Nixon dips his head, Holmes Jr unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Nixon right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Nixon falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Holmes Jr smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Holmes Jr!
A very excited looking Mike Holmes Jr 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: Syn 680 Shamrock vs Madog
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Nixon throws a leg kick but Bangsit checks it.
We've been told by Nixon's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bangsit darts in looking for a takedown but Nixon gets double underhooks and turns Bangsit into the cage.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Bangsit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nixon sprawls well initially but Bangsit persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nixon keeping hold of Bangsit's head, controlling as best he can.
Nixon trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bangsit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Nixon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bangsit. #SUB2#
Bangsit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nixon is now in Bangsit's guard. A big mistake from Bangsit there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Bangsit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a triangle but Nixon pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for subs off his back but Nixon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nixon blocks the strikes from Bangsit.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Nixon has control of the leg.
Bangsit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Bangsit is striking off his back. Nixon thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.
Bangsit punching from the bottom.
Nixon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nixon passes into side control!
Bangsit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nixon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bangsit working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Bangsit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bangsit regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit trying to control but Nixon postures up.
Bangsit is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bangsit is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nixon is tapping! Great win for Bangsit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andy Bangsit!

Event: Syn 671 Whymer vs Magufuli
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Rautio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rautio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rautio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rautio! But no joy.
Rautio misses with a looping left.
Nixon slips a straight right by Rautio.
Rautio misses with a body punch
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon lands a jab.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Rautio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Nixon cracks Rautio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rautio blocks a jab.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick
and Rautio counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Rautio has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Rautio presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rautio pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rautio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon. #T2#
Rautio is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rautio lands a body punch.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow.
Rautio has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon tries to work over Rautio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Rautio lands a nice shot to the body.
Rautio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
A short left from Rautio.
Rautio cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Rautio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Rautio tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow.
Rautio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Rautio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Rautio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rautio blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Rautio tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A body shot lands from Nixon. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch. #T3#
Nixon slips a straight right by Rautio.
Nixon takes a swing at Rautio's ribcage but misses.
Rautio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Rautio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rautio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rautio is looking to chop away at Nixon's legs.
Rautio lands with a cross.
Rautio lands with a right hand.
Rautio blocks the body kick. #T4#
Rautio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Rautio throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rautio misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Rautio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio misses with a body punch
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rautio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Risto Rautio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rautio.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rautio misses with a hook
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rautio.
Nice uppercut there from Nixon.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Rautio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rautio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon throws a hook but Rautio avoids it easily.
Nixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL2#
Rautio forces Nixon back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rautio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nixon. That snapped Rautio's head back.
Rautio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Rautio scores with a nice head shot.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rautio.
Rautio moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Nixon backing away here, and Rautio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rautio.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Rautio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rautio throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Rautio only half commits.
Rautio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautio tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rautio misses with a body kick.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rautio throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Rautio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Rautio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rautio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.#T4#
Rautio looks to throw a body kick
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rautio moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon throws a leg kick
and Rautio counters with a good low kick that Nixon was not able to check.
Nixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rautio finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rautio blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Rautio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nixon blocks it well.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Rautio checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Risto Rautio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Nixon misses the jab.
Rautio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rautio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nixon lands a jab.
Rautio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio misses with a right hand
and Nixon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rautio really felt that one!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Nixon has knocked Rautio down with a huge combo! Nixon steps away and waves a wobbly Rautio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rautio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon moves forwards but Rautio connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Rautio throws a right hand that misses
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rautio is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Rautio throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a crisp right that sends Rautio to the canvas! Nixon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon 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: Syn 667 Whymer vs Nixon II
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Whymer looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whymer.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Whymer throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whymer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Nixon gets a clinch.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands. #BC2#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a nice looking combination but Whymer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whymer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Whymer slips a straight right by Nixon.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Whymer looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon tries to work over Whymer's front leg with a kick but Whymer checks it.
Whymer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whymer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nixon scores with a push kick.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whymer.
Whymer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
No joy there for Nixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whymer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Whymer.
Whymer staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Whymer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
enabling Whymer to counter with a crisp jab.
Whymer cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whymer.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whymer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Whymer's ribcage. Whymer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer.
Nixon tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
A short right from Whymer.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon. #T3#
Whymer misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Whymer throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon with a hook.
Whymer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whymer tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer misses with a hook
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Whymer tries to work over Nixon's front leg with a kick but Nixon checks it.
Nixon wants to clinch.#T4#
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whymer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whymer throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whymer. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon misses the jab.
Whymer tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Whymer tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Whymer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whymer blocks a jab.
Nixon throws the left hand but Whymer avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon misses the body punch
and Whymer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon walks into a left hand.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whymer lands a high kick!
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Nixon pushes Whymer up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Whymer working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Whymer.
Whymer throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries to break free but Whymer pushes him back against the cage.
Whymer blocking some punches.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whymer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whymer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Nixon. #T2#
Whymer working aggressively here.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whymer tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Whymer.
Whymer is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Nixon tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer keeps control of Nixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Whymer.
Nixon works on Whymer's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whymer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whymer lands with a left to the head.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whymer scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Whymer tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.#T4#
Nixon misses with a hook
and Whymer counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whymer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon moves forwards but Whymer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Whymer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whymer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Whymer tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
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 Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whymer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whymer stuns Nixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nixon defending well as Whymer loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whymer. That's going to slow Nixon down.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whymer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whymer throws a combination. Nixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Whymer connects with a body shot that sends Nixon's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Nixon forces Whymer back against the cage and clinches.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Whymer takes a shot to the head.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whymer lands a right hand.
Whymer digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Whymer lands an uppercut.
Whymer pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whymer lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Nixon blocking some punches.
Whymer lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
Whymer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon works on Whymer's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whymer.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Whymer lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Whymer's head.
Whymer lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Whymer.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
Whymer lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whymer working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Whymer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Whymer working aggressively here. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Whymer working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Whymer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Whymer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Whymer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nixon tries to land a body kick
and Whymer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whymer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Whymer moved out of range.
Whymer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon lands with a kick to the temple. Whymer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Nixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Whymer misses with a body kick.#T1#
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Whymer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Nixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Nixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Nixon is trying to stall.
Whymer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whymer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Whymer backwards. #T2#
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Whymer.
Nixon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Whymer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whymer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Whymer.
Whymer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Whymer is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Whymer.
Nixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Whymer with a body shot.
Whymer moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Whymer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nixon scores with a head kick.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon throws out a counter right but Whymer avoids it with no problem.
Nixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer scores with a nice body kick.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Whymer swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Nixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nixon throws the left hand but Whymer avoids the punch easily.
Whymer is looking to counter punch.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Nixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Whymer throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer moves out of range of the body kick.
Whymer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whymer misses with a straight left.
Whymer slips under a jab from Nixon.#CL2#
Whymer tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whymer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whymer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Whymer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nixon slips a jab from Whymer.
Nixon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Nixon.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Whymer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whymer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Whymer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Nixon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Whymer throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Whymer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nixon cracks Whymer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whymer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Whymer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whymer, right into the meat.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Whymer slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Some wild striking there from Whymer. #T2#
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whymer moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whymer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer fakes the leg kick and cracks Nixon in the body.
Whymer cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Nixon digs a good hook to Whymer's body.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whymer throws a nice looking combination but Nixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whymer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon misses with a straight left. #T3#
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Whymer.
Whymer misses with a hook
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whymer staying out of range there.
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer slips under a jab from Nixon.
Whymer misses with a hook.
Whymer throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon throws out a counter right but Whymer avoids it with no problem.
Whymer tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer misses with a hook.
Whymer lands with a cross.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Whymer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whymer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Whymer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Whymer lands with a good body shot.
Whymer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nixon back to the cage. Whymer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whymer.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Whymer lands with a kick to the temple. Nixon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Whymer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Whymer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.

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 Just Whymer.
Well Whymer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
Just Whymer retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Just Whymer 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: Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Cocaine is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Nixon misses the jab.
Cocaine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cocaine checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Cocaine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Cocaine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
Cocaine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cocaine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Cocaine was not able to check.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Cocaine.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nixon throws the left hand but Cocaine avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Cocaine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cocaine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon looks to clinch
and Cocaine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cocaine throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Cocaine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cocaine throws a poor cross that misses
and Cocaine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cocaine keeps the fight on the outside.
Cocaine moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon walks into a left hand.
Cocaine looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.
Cocaine drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Cocaine throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Cocaine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cocaine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Nixon instigates a clinch. #T2#
Cocaine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Cocaine has been cut.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries a body shot but Cocaine blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Cocaine.
Cocaine working aggressively here.
Cocaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Cocaine avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Cocaine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cocaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cocaine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cocaine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cocaine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cocaine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Cocaine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Cocaine keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Cocaine's front leg but catches the back leg as Cocaine tries to avoid it.
Cocaine throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Cocaine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cocaine throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cocaine ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cocaine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Cocaine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nixon misses with a low kick. #T4#
Cocaine circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Cocaine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cocaine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cocaine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Cocaine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cocaine throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Cocaine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon with a nice cross.
Nixon connects with a body shot.
Cocaine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cocaine manages to avoid it.
Nixon slips under a jab from Cocaine.
Cocaine misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Cocaine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cocaine's cut.
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#
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Nixon. That snapped Cocaine's head back.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Cocaine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cocaine throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Cocaine moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cocaine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocaine misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon looks to clinch
enabling Cocaine to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Nixon has closed the distance and engaged Cocaine in a clinch.
Cocaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Cocaine misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Good body shot from Nixon.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Cocaine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Cocaine misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Cocaine is breathing heavily.
Cocaine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cocaine misses with some punches.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Cocaine.
Cocaine throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cocaine backwards.
Nixon is stalling here.
Nixon pushes Cocaine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon tries to work over Cocaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cocaine backwards.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cocaine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon avoiding damage.
Nixon pushes Cocaine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cocaine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon tries a body shot but Cocaine blocks it.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Cocaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon tries a body shot but Cocaine blocks it. #T3##BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Nixon throws a leg kick that misses.
Cocaine tries a quick counter leg kick but Nixon is wise to it.
Nixon lands a jab to Cocaine's midsection.
Nixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon swings for the body but Cocaine moves out of range.
Cocaine follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cocaine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Cocaine is avoiding it.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Cocaine moved away.
Cocaine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cocaine can do to turn this around?
Cocaine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nixon misses with a straight left. #T4#
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Cocaine moved out of range.
Cocaine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon with a hook.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Cocaine.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon scores with a three punch combo!
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon 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.
Cocaine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Cocaine.
Cocaine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cocaine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cocaine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Cocaine. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Cocaine's front leg but catches the back leg as Cocaine tries to avoid it.
Cocaine tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Cocaine pushes him off.
Cocaine tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cocaine.
Nixon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nixon takes a swing at Cocaine's ribcage but misses.
Nixon swings for the body but Cocaine moves out of range.
Nixon misses with a right hand
enabling Cocaine to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocaine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cocaine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cocaine throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cocaine keeps the fight on the outside.
Cocaine throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.#T1##CL#
Nixon rushes Cocaine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Cocaine.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Cocaine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cocaine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cocaine.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cocaine backwards.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cocaine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cocaine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Nixon. #T2#
A body shot lands from Cocaine.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cocaine tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon tries to work over Cocaine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Cocaine's head.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Cocaine's ribcage. Cocaine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cocaine prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cocaine controls his hands.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cocaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cocaine controls his hands.
Cocaine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cocaine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Cocaine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Cocaine's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon is stalling here.
Cocaine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Cocaine tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Cocaine is working Nixon over against the cage.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cocaine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cocaine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cocaine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Cocaine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Cocaine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cocaine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cocaine throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Cocaine improves position.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Cocaine.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Johnny Cocaine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cocaine misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nixon 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 661 Jones vs Toivonen
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Whymer moved out of range.
Whymer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice uppercut.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Whymer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whymer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whymer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Whymer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Whymer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whymer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Whymer should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Whymer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Whymer takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon throws a hook but Whymer avoids it easily.#CL#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Whymer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Whymer is trying to force a seperation but Nixon has the dominant position.
Whymer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon pushes Whymer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action. #BC2#
Whymer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whymer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nixon will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Whymer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Whymer.
Whymer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Nixon tries to clinch but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Whymer throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Whymer moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Whymer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Whymer. #CL#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Whymer.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Whymer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whymer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whymer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
Nixon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whymer up against the cage.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Whymer catches Nixon right on the button with a cross.
Whymer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whymer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whymer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nixon throws a chopping leg kick but Whymer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whymer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whymer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Whymer connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whymer throws out the jab.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon with a hook.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Whymer looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Whymer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whymer misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Nixon catches Whymer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nixon walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Whymer is just out of range.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Nixon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whymer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nixon fakes the leg kick and cracks Whymer in the body. #CL#
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nixon tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Whymer has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
A right hand to the body from Nixon. #T3#
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whymer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Whymer pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Whymer controls the action.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##BC2#
Whymer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whymer tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whymer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whymer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whymer. Whymer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Nixon forces Whymer back against the cage and clinches.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whymer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Whymer.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Whymer prevents a body shot from Nixon.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nixon is looking to chop away at Whymer's legs.
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
Whymer lands a jab to the nose.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Whymer.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer throws a good cross that connects.
Nixon blocks the body kick. #CL#
Nixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Whymer tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Whymer.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon is looking to control Whymer's arms but Whymer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nixon has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Whymer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whymer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
Whymer misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon tries to work over Whymer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with the head strike. #T2#
Whymer blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whymer.
Whymer throws a head punch that misses.
Whymer gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Whymer breaks from the clinch.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whymer thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
Whymer scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Whymer wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Whymer thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Whymer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Whymer tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Whymer misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Nixon counters with a crisp one two that drops Whymer! Nixon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Whymer to his feet! Whymer is in big trouble!#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nixon tries to clinch but Whymer is having none of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whymer. That's going to slow Nixon down.
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
Whymer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whymer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
Whymer fails to land with a series of punches.
Whymer scores with a body shot.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Whymer is avoiding it.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Whymer lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whymer cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whymer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Whymer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Whymer settles back down.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer looks to throw a body kick
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Whymer checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whymer 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
A very excited looking Just Whymer 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: Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stein thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Nixon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Stein gets a clinch.
A short right from Nixon.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
Stein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nixon is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nixon - that will leave a mark!
Nixon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Nixon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Stein misses #KD2#
and Nixon counters with a nice right hand that sends Stein toppling to the canvas! Stein scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nixon finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stein gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nixon gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 652 Keenan vs Jernit
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Rautio misses with a body punch
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rautio on the side of the head.
Nixon thows a leg kick but Rautio checks it
and Rautio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Rautio moved out of range.
Rautio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rautio tries to clinch
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Rautio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rautio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rautio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rautio checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Rautio.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rautio moves away.
It seemed like Rautio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rautio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rautio's corner calls for a 1-2. Rautio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rautio looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rautio can pounce on him. #T2#
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Nixon.
Rautio misses with a left hand
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rautio throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD#
and Nixon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rautio! Nixon lets Rautio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Rautio is rocked!
Rautio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nixon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rautio drops his hands momentarily. Nixon doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rautio staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rautio doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 647 Built vs Arendse
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Nixon blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a good, hard body kick but Nixon shrugs it off.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a lazy head kick
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Nixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head. #BC2#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Nixon wants to clinch.#T2#
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon lands a jab.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Robinson tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nixon blocks a jab.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Robinson misses. #T3#
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nixon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Robinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robinson throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
Nixon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon misses the jab.
A jab from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range. #T4#
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Robinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Robinson blocks the leg kick.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Robinson pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Robinson - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A short left from Robinson.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Our sources have told us that Robinson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
A short left from Robinson.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson. #BC2#
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Robinson.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nixon misses.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.#T4#
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robinson checks a leg kick.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon throws a big counter head kick but Robinson avoids it with no problem.
Nixon jabs Robinson right on the nose. Robinson blinks but takes it well.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon misses with a jab to the body
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Nixon is rocked!
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Nixon seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Robinson lands a big uppercut and Nixon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nixon looks OK. Robinson waves Nixon back to his feet!#ROC#
Nixon is rocked!
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
A left lands for Nixon.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Robinson was not able to check.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Nixon crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson checks a low kick from Nixon.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target. #T1#
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nixon can do to turn this around?
Robinson swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Robinson lands a big head kick that sends Nixon tumbling to the mat! Robinson takes a step backwards and waves Nixon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Nixon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ja Wuan Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robinson.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Robinson. #T3##BC2#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Robinson misses. #T4#
Nixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robinson is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Nixon misses the jab.
Robinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson lands the left hand.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon tries to score with a low kick but Robinson moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ja Wuan Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 643
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rautio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rautio.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rautio is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Rautio tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Rautio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rautio finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Rautio. That snapped Nixon's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Rautio throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Rautio's shoulder, as Rautio tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rautio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon thuds his shin into the meat of Rautio's side.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nixon tries to land a body kick
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rautio.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Rautio.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Nixon lands with an overhand left.
Nixon scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rautio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Nixon swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Rautio misses with a body shot
and Nixon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Nice uppercut lands for Nixon. That snapped Rautio's head back.
Rautio looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Rautio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rautio to counter with a crisp jab.
Rautio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rautio cracks Nixon with a good jab.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Rautio ducks down to avoid it.
Rautio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Rautio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautio looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Rautio swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Nixon moves forwards but Rautio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rautio misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Nixon.
A little jabbing left from Rautio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rautio wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
Rautio throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rautio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rautio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rautio lands with an overhand left.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Rautio 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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rautio moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Rautio looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Nixon pushes Rautio up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rautio.
Rautio struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Rautio prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon taking a breather.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rautio.
Rautio prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rautio lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rautio lands an uppercut.
Rautio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rautio throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautio has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon. #T1#
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Rautio's ribcage. Rautio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rautio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon tries a body shot but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rautio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rautio backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rautio.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Rautio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
Rautio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon works on Rautio's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nixon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon. #T2#
Rautio can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Rautio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Rautio's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rautio.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon tries a body shot but Rautio blocks it.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rautio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rautio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rautio tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Rautio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rautio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Nixon tries a body shot but Rautio blocks it.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow. #T3#
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rautio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Rautio.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Rautio.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rautio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rautio fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rautio fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nixon.
Rautio working aggressively here.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Rautio's head.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
Rautio digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Rautio pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Rautio avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage. #T4#
Rautio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon tries to work over Rautio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rautio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Rautio.
Rautio prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Rautio is breathing heavily.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rautio backwards.
Rautio misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rautio breaks the clinch.
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Rautio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing 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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Rautio to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon is looking to slow Rautio down with leg kicks.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rautio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rautio misses with a straight right.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rautio throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon is looking to counter the offense by Rautio and move into the clinch.#T1#
Rautio lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Rautio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rautio misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rautio.
Rautio lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Nixon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Rautio counter with a right hand.
Nixon slips under a jab from Rautio.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rautio misses the target.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rautio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nice body punch from Rautio.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rautio manages to avoid it.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rautio scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rautio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rautio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Risto Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Rautio misses with a body kick.
Rautio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rautio throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Nixon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nixon.
Rautio can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Rautio misses with some punches.
Rautio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rautio has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow. #T4#
Rautio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Rautio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon is leaning against Rautio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rautio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rautio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rautio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rautio backwards.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rautio throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon prevents Rautio from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.

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 Evil Nixon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nixon, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evil Nixon!
Our winner, Evil Nixon, 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: Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Erikson throws a leg kick but Nixon moved away.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Erikson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Erikson throws a nice head kick!
Nixon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Erikson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Erikson pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Erikson .
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head. #T1#
Erikson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Erikson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Nixon.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson . #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon wants to clinch
and Erikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Erikson misses with a hook to the body
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Erikson . Nixon shrugs it off though.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Erikson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nixon misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Erikson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Erikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Erikson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Nixon throws a one two combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
Nixon moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Erikson had a free shot at his head 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!
Erikson throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erikson slips a jab from Nixon.
Erikson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson thumps Nixon with a low kick.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Erikson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nixon's knee momentarily.
Nixon defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erikson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erikson throws a leg kick
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Erikson throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Erikson lands a head kick. Nixon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erikson is able to avoid easily.
Erikson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Leif Erikson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon cracks Erikson with a good jab.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon throws a right and a left that Erikson avoids nicely. #T1#
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson connects with a looping right hand.
Erikson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Erikson 's head backwards.
Nixon thumps Erikson with a low kick.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nixon.
Erikson swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Erikson 's body.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erikson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Erikson tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon throws an overhand right that drops Erikson like a sack of potatoes! Nixon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Leif Erikson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: Syn 629 Wearmouth vs Whyte
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Robinson lands a high kick!
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson slips under a jab from Nixon.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Robinson checks it.
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Robinson's torso.
Nixon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Nixon clinches. #T1#
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Robinson.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon taking a breather.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Nixon tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robinson can turn it around.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nixon. That one must have hurt.
Nixon throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson catches Nixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Robinson.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Robinson connects with a jab.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Robinson lands but Nixon takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Robinson throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Robinson finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
A head kick by Nixon misses
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon slips a straight right by Robinson.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nixon takes one on the button.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robinson.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robinson throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nixon cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Robinson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Nixon misses. #T1#
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Robinson. #CL#
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Nixon pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robinson works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it. #T2#
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Robinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson is trying to push Nixon away but Nixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nixon tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Robinson scores with a head kick.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Nixon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Nixon closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Robinson.
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!
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon avoiding damage.
Robinson presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon 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 Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nixon 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.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.#T3#
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nixon momentarily.
Nixon motions for Robinson to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robinson is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Nixon slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Nixon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Robinson - that will leave a mark!
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Nixon.
The crowd cheers as Robinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Nixon slips under a jab from Robinson.
Nixon is looking for a counter combo.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Robinson. That snapped Nixon's head back.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ja Wuan Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
A very excited looking Ja Wuan Robinson 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: Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Nixon swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slice misses with a looping right.#CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Slice prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slice working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice is working Nixon over against the cage.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Slice misses with the head strike.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice. #BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon connects with a right hand. Slice shakes it off.
Nixon slips a jab from Slice.
Nixon throws out a powerful jab.
Slice throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Slice lands a jab to the head.
Nixon tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range. #T2#
Slice looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice slips a straight right by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Slice blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Slice slips a jab from Nixon.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Slice misses with a shot to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slice's head.
Slice lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Slice misses with a hook.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon checks a low kick from Slice.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Nixon slips under a jab.#CL#
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slice tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Slice misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Slice.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Slice tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimbo Slice 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#
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
It looks like Nixon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slice. Slice obviously looking to wear him down.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Slice blocks the leg kick.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Nixon rushes Slice and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon stalling the fight.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
Slice tries to break free but Nixon pushes him back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice lands with a light punch inside.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Slice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slice lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Slice counters with a good low kick that Nixon was not able to check.
Slice misses with a hook.#T2#
Nixon throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Nixon tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Slice throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Nixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch. #T3#
Nixon walks into a jab.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nixon at a distance.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slice 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Slice looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Nixon clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Slice working aggressively here.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice. #BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slice momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Slice lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Slice misses the jab.
Nixon slips a jab from Slice.
Nixon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a hook to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice slips under a jab from Nixon.
Slice appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Slice throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Slice saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Nixon throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slice misses with a straight right. #CL#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon is trying to stall.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Slice.
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
A short right from Nixon. #BC2#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slice thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Slice lands a jab to the head.
Slice misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a leg kick.
Nixon is looking to clinch. #T4#
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slice's knee momentarily.
Slice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kimbo Slice just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Nixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slice throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Slice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Slice.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slice tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slice blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
As Slice tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Slice manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice tries a quick counter leg kick but Nixon is wise to it.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Nixon has managed to clinch. #T2#
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
A right hook to the body lands for Slice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Slice.
Slice throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slice.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Slice tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slice misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Slice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice lands an overhand right.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.
Nixon wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Slice scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Slice.
Slice lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
And Nixon counters with a quick kick to the body but Slice blocks it.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Nixon misses with the body kick
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Slice misses with a straight left.
As Slice tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Slice manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Slice checks a low kick from Nixon.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon misses with a right hand
letting Slice counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Nixon slips a jab from Slice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nixon works the jab nicely.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Slice.
Slice 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.
Nixon misses with a looping left.#CL#
Nixon closes the distance and pushes Slice back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon. #T2#
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slice is keeping busy.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice blocks a body shot from Nixon. #KD2#
Slice drops Nixon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nixon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Nixon.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon pushes Slice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Slice is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nixon tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Nixon cracks Slice with a nice body shot.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Slice lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slice lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
Slice throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
A very excited looking Kimbo Slice 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: Syn 618 Slice vs Correira
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Kocur scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Kocur throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kocur doesn't seem bothered though.
Nixon tests Kocur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon checks a low kick from Kocur.
Kocur sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon throws a jab when Kocur was well out of range.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Kocur.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Kocur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon backing away here, and Kocur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Kocur saw that one coming.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Nixon thows a body kick. Kocur tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Kocur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kocur backs up against the cage. #T1#
Nixon thuds his right hand into Kocur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kocur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kocur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joey Kocur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Kocur should have avoided that one.
Kocur misses with a wild body shot.
Kocur throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Kocur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Kocur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kocur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocur there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Kocur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Kocur looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Kocur lands a nice looking body shot.
Kocur 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.
Kocur looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Kocur misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Kocur wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nice jab there from Kocur.
Nixon throws a solid leg kick but Kocur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nixon.
Nixon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nixon throws a body punch but Kocur moves out of range.
Kocur keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kocur.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Kocur throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocur lands a lovely overhand right.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocur throws out the jab.
Nixon misses with the body kick
and Kocur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Kocur saw that one coming.
Kocur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Kocur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kocur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nixon scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kocur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Kocur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kocur misses with a body kick.
Kocur misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kocur.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocur throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nixon is looking for a counter combo.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kocur misses with an uppercut.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocur counters with a big head kick but Nixon shrugs it off.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Kocur slips the punch.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Kocur thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Kocur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Kocur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Kocur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kocur throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid 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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kocur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Kocur misses with a leg kick.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Kocur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Kocur throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kocur scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kocur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kocur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kocur.
Nixon throws a hook but Kocur avoids it easily.
Kocur 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.
Kocur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocur throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kocur tries to clinch up.
Nixon cracks Kocur with an open hand slap.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Kocur's knee but Kocur avoids it well.
Kocur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kocur throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kocur trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon backing away here, and Kocur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kocur checks a leg kick.
Kocur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Kocur misses.
Kocur looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon takes a swing at Kocur's ribcage but misses.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nixon tries to move into range but Kocur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kocur slips under a jab from Nixon.
Kocur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kocur misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Kocur.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Kocur blocks a head kick by Nixon.
A little jabbing left from Kocur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Kocur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kocur lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocur.
Nice defenses there by Kocur.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Kocur is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Kocur pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Nixon catches Kocur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kocur lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Kocur takes one to the chin there.
Kocur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocur. That did some damage!
Nixon misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kocur! But no joy.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocur throws a head kick that misses.
Kocur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Kocur takes the fight into the clinch.
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
Kocur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon. #CL2#
Kocur moves into the clinch successfully.
Kocur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kocur is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kocur tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocur was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon slips a straight right by Kocur.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joey Kocur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Kocur is out of range.
Kocur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocur.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Kocur avoids it well.
Kocur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kocur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kocur throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon fakes the leg kick and cracks Kocur in the body. #T1#
Kocur misses the shot to the body.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Kocur's head but Kocur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Kocur.
Kocur misses the shot to the body.
Kocur blocks the body kick.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocur can pounce on him.
Kocur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Kocur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kocur to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocur.
Nixon 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. #T2#
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Kocur's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Kocur has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kocur is keeping busy.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kocur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kocur moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.#T3#
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kocur lands a nice shot to the body.
Kocur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
Kocur doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Kocur's shoulder, as Kocur tries to avoid the shot.
Kocur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon throws a low kick but Kocur avoids it.
Kocur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.#T4#
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Kocur digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Kocur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocur throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocur.
Kocur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kocur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon tries to counter by clinching up but Kocur breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Kocur moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kocur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocur.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocur.
Kocur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Evil Nixon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kocur connects with a crisp jab.
Kocur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kocur walks into a left hand.
Kocur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Kocur flicks out a counter leg kick but Nixon steps away.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Kocur is out of range.
Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Kocur lands the left hand.
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Kocur saw it coming and moves away.
Kocur misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Kocur connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon tries to counter by clinching up but Kocur breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Kocur looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Kocur scores with a leg kick.
Nixon slips a straight right by Kocur.
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Kocur.
Kocur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kocur slips under a jab from Nixon.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kocur.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocur.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Kocur moved out of range.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Kocur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocur doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Kocur throws a big shot that misses.
Kocur blocks a jab.
Kocur lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kocur has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Kocur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kocur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Nixon avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Nixon trying to control the position but instead, Kocur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nixon into the cage.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kocur blocks an uppercut.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Kocur.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kocur.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Kocur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Kocur misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kocur connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Kocur connects with a knee to the head.
Kocur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocur with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocur blocking some punches.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kocur lands a shot to the body.
Kocur blocking some punches.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Nixon avoids the damage to the body.
Kocur misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joey Kocur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon'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!
#R5#
Kocur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Kocur finds it's target.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Kocur misses.
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it.
Kocur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kocur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Nixon throws a right hand that Kocur ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocur also avoids with ease.#T1#
Kocur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Kocur.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Kocur ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon. #CL2#
Kocur clinches up against the cage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body. #BC#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kocur moves in looking to clinch but Nixon pushes him off.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kocur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kocur wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Kocur blocks the low kick.
Nixon swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Kocur gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Kocur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocur lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kocur.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kocur throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kocur ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Kocur sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Kocur swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kocur misses with a hook.
Kocur misses the body punch
and Kocur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Kocur counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Nixon
and Kocur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocur loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
A head kick from Nixon lands but Kocur takes it in his stride.
Kocur connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocur blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Kocur defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Kocur ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
A jab from Kocur misses.
Kocur connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocur needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kocur cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon throws a hook but Kocur avoids it easily.
A jab from Kocur does it's job there.
Kocur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kocur lands a nice shot that snaps Nixon's head back.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kocur is looking to clinch.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Kocur.
I think Kocur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Kocur!
Joey Kocur is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Joey Kocur 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: Syn 615 Diggs vs Sanada II
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Kocur throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Kocur didn't see that one coming.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Kocur's head but Kocur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kocur quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kocur tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Kocur lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon cracks Kocur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kocur throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nixon misses the body punch
and Kocur counters with a nice leg kick.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kocur clinches up with Nixon and pushes him back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon. #T1#
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocur.
Kocur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kocur lands a body shot.
Kocur throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Kocur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kocur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Kocur's leg. Kocur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Kocur counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
Kocur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nixon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kocur rather than just go for the knockout.
Kocur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nixon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Kocur avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Kocur cracks Nixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Kocur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon scores with a kick to the body.
Nixon lands a nice looking body kick.
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kocur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Kocur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Kocur slips the punch.
Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon throws the left hand but Kocur avoids the punch easily.
Nixon throws the left hand but Kocur avoids the punch easily.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Kocur.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
Nixon tries a quick counter leg kick but Kocur is wise to it.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Kocur moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Kocur is looking to counter punch.
Nixon misses with a straight left. #T3#
Kocur throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon throws a jab when Kocur was well out of range.
It looked like Kocur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Kocur clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kocur.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon is working Kocur over against the cage.
Kocur working aggressively here.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocur lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Kocur lands a right hand.
Nixon avoiding damage.
A short right from Nixon on the inside. #T4#
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Kocur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kocur can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Kocur throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kocur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kocur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kocur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocur.
Kocur throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Kocur only half commits.
Kocur throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon 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.
Nixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kocur throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Kocur seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kocur takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kocur is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Jab from Nixon.
Kocur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Kocur looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Kocur gets a clinch.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kocur backwards.
Kocur tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it.
A short right from Kocur.
Nixon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kocur up against the cage.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands a 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!
Kocur lands an uppercut.
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Joey Kocur has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the head but Nixon blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocur misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kocur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kocur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocur throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kocur will feel that in the morning.
Kocur throws a series of punches but Nixon avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kocur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kocur throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocur moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon slips a straight right by Kocur.
Kocur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kocur misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evil Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon misses with the body kick
and Kocur counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
Kocur walks into a straight right hand from Nixon.
Kocur swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kocur misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon lands a head kick!
Kocur takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Kocur thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocur takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kocur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Nixon cracks Kocur with an open hand slap.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Kocur counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Kocur moved out of range.#T4#
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kocur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocur lands a glancing blow to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Kocur looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kocur moves out of range as Nixon throws a body kick.
Kocur tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kocur scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon throws a front kick that sends Kocur stumbling back into the cage.
Kocur throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Kocur only half commits.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Kocur seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Nixon.
Kocur throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon throws out a counter right but Kocur avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Despite the aggression on Nixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
Kocur misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Nixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kocur throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kocur throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Kocur forces Nixon back against the cage and clinches.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Kocur.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Kocur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur lands a shoulder strike.
Kocur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kocur misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Kocur is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Oh Kocur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Kocur seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon throws a push kick but Kocur slaps the foot to one side.
Kocur lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
Nixon throws the left hand but Kocur avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kocur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kocur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocur was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kocur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon throws an overhand right that drops Kocur like a sack of potatoes! Nixon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Evil Nixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 612 Nixon vs Kocur
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Nixon misses the jab.
Kocur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon lands with a right hand.
Kocur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocur 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.
Joey Kocur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocur is looking to clinch.
Kocur connects with a crisp jab.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon takes one to the chin there.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Nixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Nixon avoids the body shot from Kocur.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Kocur manages to avoid it.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
Nixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kocur just manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kocur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Kocur clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kocur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocur blocking some punches.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Kocur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Nixon is leaning against Kocur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon gets through Kocur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocur. #T2#
Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
Kocur lands a left hand.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kocur backwards.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocur lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Kocur works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kocur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Kocur tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it. #T3#
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Kocur digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Nixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kocur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocur tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Kocur misses with a knee strike.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nixon.
Kocur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nixon avoids it.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kocur blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocur working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kocur.
Kocur lands a left hand.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kocur working Nixon over with knees to the body.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocur.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kocur controls the action.
Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Kocur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon gets through Kocur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kocur.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Kocur scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kocur is looking to chop away at Nixon's legs.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kocur.#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Kocur looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Nixon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Kocur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Kocur scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kocur misses with a hook
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kocur 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.
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Kocur had a free shot at his head there.
Kocur looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon tried to counter with a leg kick but Kocur avoided it.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Kocur moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Kocur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kocur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kocur avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Nixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kocur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kocur is looking to clinch.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Nixon misses with a hook.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocur cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Nixon misses with a straight right. #T2#
Good exchange - Kocur coming out on top.
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!
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Kocur's body. Kocur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kocur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Kocur finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocur takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kocur scores with a hook.
Kocur misses the shot to the body.
Kocur misses with a wild combination.
Kocur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Kocur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kocur.
Kocur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon takes a swing at Kocur's ribcage but misses.
Kocur slips under a jab.
Kocur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Kocur throws a right hand that misses
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Kocur misses with a hook.#CL#
Nixon pushes Kocur up against the cage in a clinch.
Kocur lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon gets through Kocur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon is working Kocur over against the cage.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Kocur throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kocurs head.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Kocur is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Nixon.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Kocur's body.
A swing and a miss from Kocur.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocur.
Kocur tries to clinch but Nixon is having none of it.
Kocur keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon slips a jab from Kocur.
Nixon clobbers Kocur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kocur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocur backwards. #T1#
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocur.
Kocur misses with a punch to the body.
Kocur unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nixon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kocur pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kocur trying to land knees to the body.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Kocur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kocur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kocur lands a nice uppercut.
Kocur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kocur lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Kocur.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kocur obliges.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kocur scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Kocur trying to land knees to the body.
Kocur prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Kocur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Kocur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur lands an uppercut.
Kocur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Kocur lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kocur digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank.
Kocur landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kocur obliges.
Kocur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards. #T3#
A short right from Kocur on the inside.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kocur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nixon misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Kocur blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kocur obliges.
Kocur lands a knee to the body.
Kocur works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kocur lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kocur.
Kocur missing with knees to the body.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Kocur.
Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage. #T4#
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kocur lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kocur or not.
A short left from Kocur.
Nixon avoiding damage.
Kocur utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kocur.
Kocur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kocur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Kocur.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Nixon avoids the damage to the body.
Kocur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Kocur really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nixon scores with a jab. Kocur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kocur tries to clinch but Nixon is having none of it.
Kocur scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Kocur tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Nixon.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Nixon cracks Kocur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kocur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kocur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon scores with a one two! Kocur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Kocur throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kocur staying out of range there.
Kocur blocks a jab.
Kocur slips under a jab.
Kocur wants to clinch up but Nixon keeps it at a distance.
Nixon keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kocur misses.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Kocur manages to avoid it.
Kocur looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kocur to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon misses with a low kick as Kocur jumps back.
Kocur keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Kocur responds with a good body kick, but Nixon manages to step out the way in time.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kocur looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kocur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kocur scores with a shot to the body.
Kocur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kocur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Nixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon tries a body shot but Kocur blocks it.
Nixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Kocur unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nixon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kocur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocur lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur.
Kocur scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Kocur is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kocur unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nixon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kocur lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Kocur connects with a knee to the head.
Kocur pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocur cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Kocur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kocur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Kocur lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kocur or not.
Nixon blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kocur backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Kocur.
Kocur works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocur.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kocur or not.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon tries a body shot but Kocur blocks it.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Kocur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nixon avoids it.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Kocur dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kocur - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kocur. Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nixon misses the jab.
A combination from Kocur does no damage.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocur circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kocur! But no joy.
Kocur misses with a wild body shot.
Kocur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kocur.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur throws a leg kick but Nixon moved away.
Kocur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kocur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nixon scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Kocur lands a really nice looking cross but Nixon seems unphased.
Nixon slips a jab from Kocur.
Kocur throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kocur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kocur tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kocur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Kocur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage. #BC#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kocur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kocur scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A combination from Kocur does no damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kocur.
Kocur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kocur.
Kocur scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kocur, right into the meat.
Kocur with a nice cross.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Kocur circles away.
Kocur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kocur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kocur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Nixon slips under a jab.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kocur misses the shot to the body.
Kocur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kocur.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Kocur seems unphased.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kocur.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Kocur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Kocur settles back down. #T4#
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Kocur. #CL#
Nixon rushes Kocur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kocur has Nixon pressed against the cage, preventing Nixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kocur. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocur lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kocur misses.
Kocur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocur ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
Kocur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kocur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Kocur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kocur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Kocur!
Joey Kocur is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joey Kocur seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 609
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Nixon tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyrone Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tyrone Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon pushes Tyrone Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Nixon.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Tyrone Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyrone Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Nixon does it's job there.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Nixon misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones is looking to wear down Nixon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Nixon slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nixon's head.
Tyrone Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon wants to slow Tyrone Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Nixon moves forwards but Tyrone Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrone Jones is looking to chop away at Nixon's legs.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyrone Jones with a hook.
Nixon tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat.
Nixon walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon counters with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
Russell Tyrone Jones's cut is getting worse.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyrone Jones 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tyrone Jones cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Nixon cracks Tyrone Jones with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Nixon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Nixon 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 Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
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#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nixon - that will leave a mark!
Tyrone Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
Tyrone Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrone Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nixon tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Nixon throws a hook but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
It looked like Tyrone Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon counters with a body kick.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Jab from Nixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Tyrone Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon lands with a cross.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Russell Tyrone Jones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nixon moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses. #T3#
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Nixon lands a big uppercut and Tyrone Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tyrone Jones looks OK. Nixon waves Tyrone Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tyrone Jones is rocked!
Tyrone Jones cracks a nice hook into Nixon's ribs.
Oh Tyrone Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrone Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.#KD2#
Nixon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tyrone Jones sprawling to the canvas! Tyrone Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nixon finish him?! #CUT2#
Jeez, Russell Tyrone Jones's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tyrone Jones blocks the body kick.
Tyrone Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Tyrone Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Nixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it #CL2#
and Nixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon gets through Tyrone Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evil Nixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tyrone Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Nixon takes one on the button.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Nixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Nixon. That snapped Tyrone Jones's head back.
Tyrone Jones misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Nixon counters with a nice right hand that sends Tyrone Jones toppling to the canvas! Tyrone Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nixon finish him?!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russell Tyrone Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Evil Nixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Russell Tyrone Jones had this to say: 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.

Event: Syn 606
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Good shot there by Nixon.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Nixon's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Tyrone Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nixon slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrone Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Nixon dips to his left and cracks Tyrone Jones with an uppercut!
Nixon cracks Tyrone Jones with a good jab.
Nixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyrone Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Tyrone Jones does it's job there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a double jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a slapping head kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon scores with a jab.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Nixon rushes Tyrone Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
A short right from Tyrone Jones on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Nixon throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Tyrone Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Tyrone Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon 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 Tyrone Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyrone Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon slips under a jab.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Nixon.
Nixon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyrone Jones.#CUT#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Nixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a left to the body.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent'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!
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon wants to slow Tyrone Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyrone Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyrone Jones momentarily.
Nixon throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a right hand that Nixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Nixon also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Nixon's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Nixon. That snapped Tyrone Jones's head back. #T2#
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Tyrone Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon jabs Tyrone Jones right on the nose. Tyrone Jones blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nixon with a jab.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Tyrone Jones thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyrone Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Nixon counters by clinching up.
Nixon works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyrone Jones's efforts to push away.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nixon as Tyrone Jones tries to tie him up.
Nixon tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it. #T4#
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Nixon blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Nixon 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.
Nixon slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot 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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrone Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nixon in his tracks.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Nixon defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Good shot there by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Nixon's head back. #ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.#T1#
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Nixon moves into range and clinches up with Tyrone Jones.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Tyrone Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Nixon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination. Nixon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Tyrone Jones connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Tyrone Jones lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a hook. Tyrone Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon tried to counter with a leg kick but Tyrone Jones avoided it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nixon.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it well.
Nixon jabs Tyrone Jones right on the nose. Tyrone Jones blinks but takes it well.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
As Tyrone Jones tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Nixon takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping right.#CL#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon has Tyrone Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Tyrone Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Russell Tyrone Jones just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones with the counter takedown but Nixon avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nixon tries to clinch up but Tyrone Jones circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Nixon forces Tyrone Jones back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries to stall but Tyrone Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Nixon gets an underhook and turns Tyrone Jones into the cage.
Tyrone Jones can't break the clinch.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Tyrone Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrone Jones thinking.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nixon. Nixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon cracks Tyrone Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon keeps Tyrone Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Nixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon connects with a right hand. Tyrone Jones shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrone Jones circles away.
Nixon misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrone Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Nixon throws a body kick.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.#T4#
Nixon slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid body kick from Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Tyrone Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Nixon lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon had his way with Russell Tyrone Jones in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Nixon.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Tyrone Jones gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch. #T1#
Nixon blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Nixon clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyrone Jones controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyrone Jones's efforts to push away.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon has Tyrone Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Tyrone Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones taking a breather.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land. #BC2#
Tyrone Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Nixon blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones lands a right hand.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
A short right from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyrone Jones lands a left hand. #T4#
Good body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Tyrone Jones.
I think Tyrone Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
Russell Tyrone Jones 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 602
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Nixon avoids it well and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Jones cracks Nixon with an open hand slap.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nixon.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Nixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Tyrone Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Nixon, not yet.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nixon is controlling Tyrone Jones's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nixon is keeping the position for now.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nixon pulls Tyrone Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Nixon tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Nixon slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones sets himself, and Nixon steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyrone Jones avoids it this time.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyrone Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Tyrone Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Nixon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nixon moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nixon slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyrone Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Tyrone Jones tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Tyrone Jones's body. Tyrone Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyrone Jones cracks a nice hook into Nixon's ribs.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Nixon down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick. #T2#
A low kick from Tyrone Jones is predictable there
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Nixon.#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it well.
Nixon scores with a jab.
Nixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Nixon cracks Tyrone Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nixon can do to turn this around?
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nixon wants to slow Tyrone Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nixon sprawls and moves away.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Tyrone Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Nixon defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Nixon tries to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon lands the left hand.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Tyrone Jones seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones lands with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses. #T1#
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks the body kick.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
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!
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Tyrone Jones's torso.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Nixon avoids it well and moves away.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrone Jones circles away. #CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Nixon is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Nixon controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Nixon cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyrone Jones or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Nixon tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon presses Tyrone Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Nixon.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon is working Tyrone Jones over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nixon tries to clinch there but Tyrone Jones circles away.
Nixon works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Nixon avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Nixon gets a clinch.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tyrone Jones on the inside.
Nixon tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon pushes Tyrone Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nixon as Tyrone Jones tries to tie him up. #T2#
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Tyrone Jones improves position.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head. #ROC2#
Tyrone Jones is rocked!
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Oh Tyrone Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Nixon works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon gets through Tyrone Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Nixon misses. #CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage. #T1#
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Tyrone Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike. #T3#
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Nixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyrone Jones gets an underhook and turns Nixon into the cage.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.#TD#
Tyrone Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Nixon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Tyrone Jones controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but Nixon is controlling well.
Nixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tyrone Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Nixon is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evil Nixon.
I think Nixon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.

Event: Syn 596
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Okah slips under a jab.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Okah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon needs to keep his hands up - Okah had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okah. That did some damage!
Okah misses with a kick to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okah thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okah 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.#T1#
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah misses with a straight right.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Nixon blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okah wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nice shot by Nixon.
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!
Okah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well. #T2#
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nixon wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Okah down.
Okah tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon tries to clinch up
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nixon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.#T3#
Nixon thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah misses with a straight left.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okah misses with a hook.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nixon if he has to take too many more of those.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okah scores with a spinning back kick!
Okah slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Nixon thows a body kick. Okah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Okah misses its intended target.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okah throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a left to the body.
Nixon throws a chopping leg kick but Okah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon tries to clinch up.#T4#
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Nixon misses.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Okah throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Nixon clinches.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghazi Okah 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#
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Okah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Okah throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Okah blocks a jab.
Okah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okah throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okah blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Nixon throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Okah throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Nixon misses with a hook. Okah ducked under it nicely.
Okah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Okah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Nixon tries to work over Okah's front leg with a kick but Okah checks it.
Okah misses with a kick to the body
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon moves to clinch but Okah breaks away
and Okah counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Okah.
Okah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okah is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Okah throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Okah throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okah scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nixon tries to move into range but Okah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Okah misses.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Okah works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Okah tries a quick counter leg kick but Nixon is wise to it.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Okah will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nixon. Nixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah misses with a hook to the body
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Okah avoids them all with ease.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Okah misses.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okah takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Okah loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okah throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
As Okah backs away, Nixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okah, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Okah misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okah.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okah.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Okah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okah or not.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Okah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Okah misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Okah lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Okah blocking some punches.
Okah wants to break free but Nixon has control.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Okah.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Nixon cracks Okah with a nice body shot.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon pushes Okah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Okah blocks a body shot from Nixon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Okah is rocked!
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Okah is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okah.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okah.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Nixon has Okah pushed against the cage.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okah backwards. #T4#
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Okah is looking to break free of the clinch but Nixon has double underhooks.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Okah throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Okah's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Okah drops to his knees and Nixon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A relieved looking Evil Nixon 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: Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Robinson lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nixon.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson throws a big counter head kick but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Nixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick from Robinson lands but Nixon takes it in his stride.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily. #T2#
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson punishes Nixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
Nixon moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson. #T4#
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Robinson misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Robinson throws a combination. Nixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robinson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson is looking for the big counter here.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Nixon feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Nixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Robinson lands a jab to Nixon's midsection.#T1#
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon scores with a nice body kick.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Robinson misses the body punch
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Robinson throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
As Robinson tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Robinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.#T3#
Robinson digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Nixon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Robinson takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nixon slips a straight right by Robinson.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Robinson 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.
Nixon throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nixon takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Nixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Nixon moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Robinson saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Robinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nixon.#T1#
Nixon throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Nixon.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Robinson defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Nixon rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Nixon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nixon works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon'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.#BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Nixon moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Nixon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Nixon wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Nixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Robinson throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nixon 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon 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: Syn 587
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chikatchawan.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chikatchawan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chikatchawan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chikatchawan lands with a nice body kick.
Chikatchawan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chikatchawan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Chikatchawan is predictable there
and Chikatchawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chikatchawan connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Chikatchawan.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Nixon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Chikatchawan does it's job there.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Chikatchawan slams his shin into Nixon's torso.
Chikatchawan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight left. #CL#
Nixon gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Chikatchawan. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Chikatchawan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Chikatchawan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan misses with a body punch.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon blocking some punches. #T3#
Nixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Chikatchawan gets an underhook and turns Nixon into the cage.
Nixon tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Chikatchawan has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chikatchawan misses with some punches.
Chikatchawan prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with some punches.
A short left from Nixon.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chikatchawan.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Chikatchawan controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan. #T4#
Chikatchawan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chikatchawan fails to land.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Chikatchawan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Chikatchawan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chikatchawan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon is leaning against Chikatchawan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chikatchawan looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Chikatchawan is rocked!
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nixon lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Chikatchawan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nixon dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
After winning the bout, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018

#R1#
Nixon throws a jab when Lillard was well out of range.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lillard wants to clinch.
Lillard throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lillard. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Lillard manages to avoid it.
Lillard throws a combination. Nixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon sizes up Lillard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Nixon connects with a right hand. Lillard shakes it off.#T1#
Nixon throws a body punch but Lillard moves out of range.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon throws a hook but Lillard blocks it.#CL#
Nixon drives through and clinches with Lillard against the cage.
Lillard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon is pushing Lillard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Lillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action. #T2#
Nixon pushes Lillard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lillard working aggressively here.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Lillard.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lillard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lillard can turn it around.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Lillard fails to land.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Lillard working aggressively here.
I was talking to Nixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lillard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lillards head.
Lillard lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Nixon blocking some punches.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Lillard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nixon avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Lillard.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lillard.
A head punch on the inside from Lillard fails to land.
Lillard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lillard lands a right hand.
Lillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lillard misses with some punches.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lillard misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Lillard.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lillard lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lillard moves out of range of the body kick.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon feints and then cracks Lillard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lillard down.
Nixon throws a leg kick
and Lillard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lillard looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Lillard closes the distance but Nixon moves to the side
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lillard missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lillard checks a leg kick.
Lillard moves away from the strike by Nixon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some wild striking there from Lillard. #CL#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lillard, pushing him back against the cage.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard lands an uppercut.
Lillard pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon. #T2#
Lillard digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Lillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard blocks an uppercut.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lillard lands with a short shot to the head.
Lillard struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Lillard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lillard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Lillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lillard throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Nixon lands with a nice body kick.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nixon blocks it well.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lillard lands with a nice body kick.
Lillard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lillard throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Lillard finds it's target.#T4#
Lillard just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lillard doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Lillard.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lillard! But no joy.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillard moves away from the strike by Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Nixon thumps Lillard with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whack! Nixon lands a heavy head kick that drops Lillard. The ref tackles Nixon to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lillard was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Evil Nixon!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 580
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Nixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kakoullis doesn't seem bothered though.
Nixon throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis lands with a nice body kick.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kakoullis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kakoullis with a nice cross.
Nixon throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kakoullis.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis. #T1#
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis 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.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakoullis throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Kakoullis avoids a kick to the body.
Kakoullis scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Kakoullis with a jab.
Kakoullis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nixon.
Nixon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon tries to clinch but Kakoullis moves out of range. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
A big left from Nixon misses.
As Nixon backs off Kakoullis throws a huge counter combo but Nixon manages to avoid it all.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakoullis missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis just manages to avoid it.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Nixon moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Kakoullis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Kakoullis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakoullis slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.#T3#
A jab from Kakoullis finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Kakoullis stuns Nixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakoullis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Kakoullis saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kakoullis circles away.
Nixon clobbers Kakoullis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kakoullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.#T4#
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis with a hook.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Kakoullis feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Kakoullis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Kakoullis slips under a jab.
Nixon 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.
Nixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kakoullis is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Kakoullis misses with a looping right.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nixon.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kakoullis. That did some damage!
Nixon avoids the head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis blocks a jab.
Nixon misses with a body kick. #T1#
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakoullis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon 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.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Kakoullis misses
and Nixon counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon wants to clinch.#T2#
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Kakoullis.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakoullis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Sotiris Kakoullis's cut even more.
Kakoullis thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.#T3#
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kakoullis.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakoullis throws a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kakoullis. Nixon shrugs it off though.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a nice body shot.
Kakoullis digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Kakoullis misses.
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kakoullis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon digs a good hook to Kakoullis's body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nixon tries to clinch
and Kakoullis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nixon's knee momentarily.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakoullis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakoullis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis is looking to score with low kicks.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon tries to move into range but Kakoullis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon throws a head kick but Kakoullis moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Kakoullis throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kakoullis lands a lovely overhand right.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Kakoullis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakoullis.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon misses with a body kick.#T1#
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Kakoullis's head but Kakoullis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Kakoullis missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nixon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Kakoullis thumps Nixon with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Kakoullis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon tried to counter with a leg kick but Kakoullis avoided it.
Kakoullis feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Sloppy strikes from Nixon. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
A jab from Kakoullis does it's job there.
A lazy body kick from Kakoullis
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Kakoullis misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nixon clinches up with Kakoullis and pushes him back against the cage.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kakoullis as Nixon tries to tie him up.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Nixon.
Kakoullis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts. #T3#
Nixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kakoullis throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Kakoullis blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakoullis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Nixon with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon jabs at Kakoullis's body.
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
As Kakoullis tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kakoullis manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kakoullis.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakoullis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kakoullis connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sotiris Kakoullis just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kakoullis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kakoullis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakoullis throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Kakoullis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
As Kakoullis backs away, Nixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Nixon takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Nixon with a jab.
Kakoullis throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick.
Kakoullis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kakoullis takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Nixon misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Kakoullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kakoullis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakoullis lands with a nice combination. Nixon backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kakoullis lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Kakoullis avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kakoullis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kakoullis works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Kakoullis punishes Nixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Kakoullis punishes Nixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kakoullis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Nixon has Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon. #T4#
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon slowing the pace effectively.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakoullis taking a breather.
Kakoullis is trying to push Nixon away but Nixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon is working Kakoullis over against the cage.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Kakoullis is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Nixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a low kick, right behind Kakoullis 's knee.
Kakoullis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Kakoullis connects with a body shot.
Kakoullis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Nixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon lands with a cross.
Nixon connects with a jab.
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nixon works the jab nicely.
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kakoullis moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon throws a jab when Kakoullis was well out of range.
Kakoullis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
As Kakoullis tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kakoullis manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Nixon throws a combination that misses
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Nice body kick from Kakoullis.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Kakoullis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kakoullis lands with a shot to the body.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.
Kakoullis throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Kakoullis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Kakoullis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
A big right from Nixon misses.
A little jabbing left from Kakoullis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Kakoullis avoids them all with ease.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kakoullis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kakoullis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
Sotiris Kakoullis is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Sotiris Kakoullis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 578 - Burning Bright
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid body kick from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a front kick that sends Nixon stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon 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.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chikatchawan.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Chikatchawan catches Nixon right on the button with a cross.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Chikatchawan.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Chikatchawan saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Chikatchawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chikatchawan lands a glancing blow to the side of Nixon's head.#T1#
Chikatchawan 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.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nixon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chikatchawan lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chikatchawan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon 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.#CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Chikatchawan has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Chikatchawan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been informed that Chikatchawan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chikatchawan lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan blocking some punches.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon is leaning against Chikatchawan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chikatchawan lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikatchawan's elbow.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chikatchawan digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon gets through Chikatchawan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon is working Chikatchawan over against the cage.
Chikatchawan looks winded!
Nixon digs a right hand into Chikatchawan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chikatchawan's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon has Chikatchawan pressed against the cage, preventing Chikatchawan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikatchawans head.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards. #ROC#
Chikatchawan is rocked!
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikatchawan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chikatchawan or not.
Chikatchawan blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Chikatchawan seems to have recovered his senses.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nixon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chikatchawan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Chikatchawan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Nixon drops Chikatchawan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Chikatchawan! Nixon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Supernova VIII
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Beznisko rushes Nixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Nixon tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it. #BC2#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Beznisko lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon stuffs the takedown.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Nixon circles away easily
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Sergey Beznisko has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Beznisko circles away.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Beznisko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNixon.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beznisko.
Nixon throws the left hand but Beznisko avoids the punch easily.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
And Nixon counters with a quick kick to the body but Beznisko blocks it.
A head kick by Nixon misses #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a single leg into guard. Nixon didn't expect that.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving. #T2#
Nixon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Beznisko from controlling successfully.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Nixon blocks nicely.
Nixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Nixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Beznisko.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Beznisko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Beznisko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD2#
Beznisko shoots in and gets a takedown into Nixon's guard.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Nixon has wrist control.#T4#
Beznisko stands up over Nixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko throwing strikes but missing.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko forces his way into half guard.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beznisko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nixon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Beznisko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Nixon slips a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beznisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko connects with a jab.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Beznisko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Beznisko is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Beznisko clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Nixon looking to stall.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Beznisko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Beznisko has knocked Nixon down with a huge combo! Beznisko steps away and waves a wobbly Nixon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Beznisko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nixon in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko 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.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Beznisko avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Beznisko circles away. #T2#
Nixon throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Beznisko moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon is looking to control Beznisko's arms but Beznisko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nixon has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Beznisko tightens his grip and picks Nixon up, before dumping him to the ground. Nixon manages to land in guard.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beznisko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nixon wants to clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nixon gets tackled into the cage by Beznisko. Beznisko maintains the clinch.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Beznisko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beznisko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beznisko in his tracks.
Beznisko tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko jabs Nixon right on the nose. Nixon blinks but takes it well.
Beznisko moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beznisko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko wants to control but Nixon is keeping him busy.
Beznisko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beznisko misses with a head shot. Nixon uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Nixon has wrist control.
Beznisko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nixon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beznisko throws a strike but Nixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beznisko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko. #T2#
Beznisko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko lands a couple of digs.
Beznisko throwing strikes from guard but Nixon blocks nicely.
Beznisko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sergey Beznisko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beznisko with a nice head shot there.
Beznisko lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Nixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko works over Nixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
Beznisko stands up over Nixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beznisko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beznisko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beznisko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beznisko trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beznisko throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beznisko tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Beznisko moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beznisko, as that shot connected.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beznisko's corner calls for a 1-2. Beznisko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Nixon feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Beznisko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Beznisko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Beznisko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nixon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beznisko can turn it around.
Nixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beznisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards. #BC2#
Beznisko breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Beznisko ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Beznisko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beznisko is in Nixon's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beznisko 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.
Beznisko is continuing to stall.
Beznisko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Beznisko scoring with some ground and pound.
Beznisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beznisko cracks Nixon with a solid left hand.
Beznisko throws a strike but Nixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nixon preventing the sweep.
Nixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Nixon continues to stall.
Nixon stopping the sweep attempt from Beznisko.
Beznisko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands a head shot.
Beznisko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Nixon tries to clinch but Beznisko is having none of it.
Beznisko throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko misses the body punch
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beznisko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beznisko scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Beznisko clinches up against the cage.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Beznisko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Beznisko lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko has Nixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Nixon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Beznisko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sergey Beznisko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Beznisko is rocked!
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Beznisko is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon working aggressively here.
Beznisko seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
A short left from Nixon.
Beznisko is looking for a takedown.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Nixon stalls. #TD2#
Beznisko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nixon is trying to keep an underhook but Beznisko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nixon tries to get to full guard but Beznisko has control of the leg. #T4#
Nixon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nixon wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Beznisko prevents Nixon from improving his position.
Beznisko wants to take a breather but Nixon is having none of it.
Beznisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beznisko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Beznisko!
A victorious Sergey Beznisko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 572 - No Surrender
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Kakoullis misses with a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kakoullis's knee momentarily.
Nixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Kakoullis's ribs.
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Nixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kakoullis on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
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!
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kakoullis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kakoullis scrambles back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Kakoullis lands a jab.
Kakoullis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kakoullis.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Kakoullis is avoiding it.
Nixon moves out of range as Kakoullis throws a body kick.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kakoullis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kakoullis slips a straight right by Nixon.
Kakoullis misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Nixon misses with a shot to the body
and Kakoullis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kakoullis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon slips a jab from Kakoullis.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Nixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kakoullis.#T2#
Kakoullis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Kakoullis 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.
Kakoullis lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kakoullis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kakoullis drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Kakoullis's shoulder, as Kakoullis tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis keeps the fight on the outside.
Kakoullis works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
As Kakoullis looks to move away, Nixon throws a big counter combo but Kakoullis just gets out of the way.
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Kakoullis.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Kakoullis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Kakoullis tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon just leaning against Kakoullis, taking a breather.
Nixon trying to stall but Kakoullis improves his position.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakoullis controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kakoullis fails to land.
Kakoullis has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Kakoullis lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kakoullis.
A right hand to the body from Kakoullis.
A head punch on the inside from Kakoullis fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kakoullis.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon is working Kakoullis over against the cage.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Kakoullis should have avoided that one.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kakoullis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nixon punishes Kakoullis's body with a nice straight punch.
Kakoullis keeps the fight on the outside.
Kakoullis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kakoullis is looking to chop away at Nixon's legs.
Kakoullis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nixon's head.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kakoullis in his tracks.
Kakoullis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kakoullis scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Sotiris Kakoullis's cut even more.
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakoullis tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon. #T1#
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon 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.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Kakoullis ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Nixon throws a body punch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kakoullis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakoullis loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
A left lands for Nixon.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Kakoullis throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Kakoullis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Kakoullis's leg. Kakoullis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis lands a jab to Nixon's midsection.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Kakoullis circles away and keeps his distance.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Kakoullis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nixon.
Kakoullis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kakoullis cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Kakoullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Nixon walks into a left hand. #CL#
Kakoullis tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kakoullis.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Nixon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kakoulliss head.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Kakoullis is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Kakoullis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kakoullis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kakoullis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kakoullis is trying to force a seperation but Nixon has the dominant position.
Kakoullis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kakoulliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nixon tries to move into range but Kakoullis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakoullis, right into the meat.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Kakoullis's body.
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nixon will feel that in the morning.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis looks to throw a body kick
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Kakoullis counters with a three punch combo that has Nixon backing up. Nixon nods at Kakoullis to acknowledge the strikes.
Kakoullis misses with the body kick
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Kakoullis pushes him off.
Kakoullis lands with a shot to the body.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
The cut above Sotiris Kakoullis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakoullis scores with a one two! Nixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakoullis.
Nixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon tries to counter by clinching up but Kakoullis breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Kakoullis slips a jab from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon throws out a powerful jab.
Kakoullis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
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!
Kakoullis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nixon's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis slips under a jab from Nixon.
Kakoullis scores with a spinning back kick!
Nixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakoullis under the eye.#CUT#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakoullis throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Kakoullis gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch.
Nixon misses with some punches. #T3#
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sotiris Kakoullis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
Evil Nixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 567 - Ecstasy of Gold
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Chikatchawan scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Chikatchawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Chikatchawan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Chikatchawan.
Nixon slips a straight right by Chikatchawan.#CL#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Chikatchawan misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon. #T1#
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
A short left from Nixon.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan looks winded!
Nixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Chikatchawan controls the action.
Chikatchawan blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chikatchawan is keeping busy.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the head.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Chikatchawan's ribcage. Chikatchawan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon stalling the fight.
Nixon tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it. #T3#
Chikatchawan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chikatchawan is looking to control Nixon's arms but Nixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chikatchawan has his back to the cage.
Chikatchawan wants to break free but Nixon has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Chikatchawan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chikatchawan.
Nixon leaning against his opponent.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Chikatchawan gets an underhook and turns Nixon into the cage.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikatchawan throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon pushes Chikatchawan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikatchawan's elbow.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon lands a left hand. #ROC#
Chikatchawan is rocked!
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chikatchawan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon dips a shoulder and cracks Chikatchawan with a mighty uppercut! Chikatchawan falls back against the cage and Nixon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chikatchawan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nixon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Evil Nixon, 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: Syn 563 - Onslaught
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Nixon thumps Hallick with a low kick.
Nixon misses with a hook.#KD2#
Hallick waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Nixon to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon pulls Hallick in to control the position.
Nixon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hallick is now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Hallick decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Hallick.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Hallick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hallick looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hallick.#T1#
Hallick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hallick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hallick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Nixon walks into a stiff left hand from Hallick.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallick swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallick off the cage and back into range.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Hallick misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon. #T2##CL#
Nixon has Hallick up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Hallick controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallick.
Hallick is trying to break the clinch but Nixon is controlling him.#BC2#
Hallick breaks the clinch.
Hallick misses with a straight left.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Hallick counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Hallick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Hallick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nixon. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Hallick moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Hallick looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hallick misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hallick throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Al Hallick has been cut.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Hallick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Hallick pushes him off.#CL#
Nixon instigates a clinch.
Hallick is trying to break free.
Hallick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Hallick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Hallick controls the action.
Hallick misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hallick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hallick tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Nixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallick at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Hallick.
Nixon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Hallick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Hallick scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Hallick misses
and Hallick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallick thinking.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Hallick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallick throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Hallick scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Hallick misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Al Hallick will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nixon defending well as Hallick loads up on a big left hand.
Hallick staying out of range there.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Hallick's shoulder, as Hallick tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallick counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon cracks Hallick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hallick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hallick misses.
Hallick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Hallick saw that one coming. #T1#
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nixon slips under a jab from Hallick.#CL#
Nixon pushes Hallick up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Hallick misses with a body punch.
Hallick tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon works on Hallick's body with a couple of short punches.
Hallick struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Hallick throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Hallick controls the action.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallick controls his hands.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallick pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallick. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Hallick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Hallick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon with a hook.
A shot to the body from Hallick misses
and Nixon counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallick misses the target.
Nixon sizes up Hallick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
That has opened up Al Hallick's cut even more.
Hallick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hallick.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Hallick misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallick misses the jab.
Hallick misses with a hook
and Hallick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallick lands the left hand.
Nixon throws a solid leg kick but Hallick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nixon.
Hallick misses with a head kick.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hallick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallick throws a counter combo.
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallick's hands.
Hallick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hallick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nixon counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Hallick is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Al Hallick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Hallick misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a huge left! Hallick is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nixon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hallick from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nixon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Evil Nixon 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: Syn 559: Dark Days
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Lillard looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillard scores with a nice right hand.
Lillard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lillard.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon cracks Lillard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Nixon throws a low kick but Lillard moves out of range easily. #CL#
Nixon instigates a clinch.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lillards head.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Lillard.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Lillard lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Lillard blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Lillard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Lillard misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lillard is trying to break the clinch but Nixon has him pressed against the cage.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Nixon clinches up with Lillard and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lillard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Lillard misses
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lillard thinking. #T2#
The fighters circling - Lillard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Lillard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lillard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon scores with a jab to the head.
Lillard looks to throw a body kick
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Lillard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lillard throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nixon slips under a jab from Lillard.
Lillard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lillard, as that shot connected.
Lillard thuds his right hand into Nixon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lillard cracks Nixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lillard.
Lillard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lillard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nixon scores with a nice strike.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lillard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lillard scores with a head kick. Nixon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Lillard lands a lovely overhand right.
Lillard throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lillard looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Lillard throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Nixon catches Lillard right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Lillard.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.#T4#
Nixon jabs at Lillard's body.
Lillard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Lillard throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Lillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lillard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lillard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon connects with a body shot.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon throws an overhand right that drops Lillard like a sack of potatoes! Nixon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Evil Nixon, 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: Syn 556 - Legerity
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kakoullis tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a good jab.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Kakoullis.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kakoullis 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.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kakoullis thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis lands a slapping body shot.
Kakoullis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Kakoullis was not able to check.
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 big left from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kakoullis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakoullis lands a head kick. Nixon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakoullis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Kakoullis's legs.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Nixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Kakoullis.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakoullis.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kakoullis throws a right and a left that Nixon avoids nicely.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakoullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kakoullis lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Kakoullis avoids them all with ease.
Kakoullis counters with a body kick.
Kakoullis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Kakoullis misses with a kick to the body.
Kakoullis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Kakoullis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Nixon clinches.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Nixon tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kakoullis wants to get back to striking at distance but Nixon won't allow it.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakoullis blocks a punch 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!
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakoullis tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Kakoullis back against the cage.
Nixon taking a breather.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Sotiris Kakoullis's cut even more.
Nixon pushes Kakoullis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon taking a breather.
Nixon tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kakoulliss head. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Kakoullis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
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#
Nixon misses the jab.
Kakoullis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Nixon throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Kakoullis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakoullis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Nixon does it's job there.
Nixon lands with a cross.
Nixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kakoullis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kakoullis off the cage and back into range.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Kakoullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Kakoullis misses with a head kick.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakoullis can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakoullis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kakoullis throws a shot to the body.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakoullis wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nice cross by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakoullis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Kakoullis tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.#CL#
Kakoullis gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch.
Kakoullis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kakoullis avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Kakoullis breaks from the clinch.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
The cut above Sotiris Kakoullis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Kakoullis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kakoullis.
Nixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Nixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakoullis lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kakoullis.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Kakoullis misses with some punches.
Nixon pushes Kakoullis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kakoullis is breathing heavily.
Kakoullis prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon'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.#T4#
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the head.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Kakoullis.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakoullis controls his hands.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kakoullis on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Kakoullis's torso.#CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Kakoullis breaks from the clinch.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakoullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kakoullis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nixon.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Kakoullis saw that one coming.
Nixon tries to clinch
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakoullis misses with a body 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!
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kakoullis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Kakoullis circles away. #T1#
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.#CL#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kakoullis, pushing him back against the cage.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Kakoullis's ribcage. Kakoullis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Nixon on the inside. #CUT#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakoullis backwards.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kakoullis can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kakoullis fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Kakoullis's head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sotiris Kakoullis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
Evil Nixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 554 - Equilibrium
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well. #CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moore obliges.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Moore prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
A short body shot lands from Moore as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moore trying to stall but Nixon improves his position.
Moore connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.#T1#
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore lands a right hand.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Moore.
Moore with a knee to the head.
Moore blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon stalling the fight.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nixon as Moore tries to tie him up.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore has Nixon pressed against the cage.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Moore looks winded!
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Moore slows down the pace here. #T3#
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nixon avoids it.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore tries to land a knee to the head but Nixon blocks with his arms.
Nixon pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon. #T4#
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Moore scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon cracks Moore with a nice body shot.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon. #BC#
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Nixon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moore.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Moore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Moore working aggressively here.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
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#
Moore throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Moore misses with a body shot
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Nixon off the cage and back into range.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Moore. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Nixon has knocked Moore down with a huge combo! Nixon steps away and waves a wobbly Moore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Moore scores with a nice strike.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moore. #T1#
Nixon thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon throws a leg kick
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nixon.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Nixon.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Moore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Archie Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Moore slips under a jab.
Moore throws a head kick that misses
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Moore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore motions for Nixon to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon misses the jab.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moore.
Moore cracks Nixon with a good jab.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon. #T3#
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
A short left from Moore.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore misses with a knee strike.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore looking to throw knees to the head but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Moore is pushing Nixon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Moore is breathing heavily.#KD#
Nixon cracks Moore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nixon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moore to stand back up!#ROC#
Moore is rocked!
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
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.
#R3#
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Nixon 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.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a crisp right that sends Moore to the canvas! Nixon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon 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.
The defeated Archie Moore had this to say: 'Ugh'.

Event: Syn 551 - Salvation
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Nixon throws a hook but Pedro blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Pedro needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon tries to work over Pedro's front leg with a kick but Pedro checks it.
Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pedro goes for a double leg but Nixon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nixon continues to drive forward.
Pedro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pedro just manages to avoid it.
Nixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pedro on the side of the head.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab.
Nixon connects with the punch.
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!
Good leg kick by Pedro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedro.
Nice cross by Pedro.
It looks like Nixon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pedro missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pedro.
Nixon throws a chopping leg kick but Pedro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedro.
Jab from Nixon.
Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon lands a jab to Pedro's midsection.
Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab. #CL2#
Pedro rushes Nixon and presses him up against the cage.
Nixon tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedro.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon cracks Pedro with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Pedro is leaning against Nixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Pedro.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Pedro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nixon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nixon is really stuck here.
Pedro gets his hands free as Nixon looks to control.
Nixon is in bad spot here.
Nixon staying busy and making it hard for Pedro to control.
Pedro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pedro missing with strikes from the back.
Pedro throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Pedro gets his hands free as Nixon looks to control.
Nixon turns into Pedro and is now in his guard.
Pedro controlling the position.
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Nixon postures up.
Pedro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nixon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nixon stopping the sweep attempt from Pedro.#T4#
Pedro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pedro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nixon misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Pedro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pedro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pedro working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro.
Nixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedro is working away from the top position though.
Pedro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Evil Nixon 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#
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nixon tries to avoid it but Pedro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nixon to the ground. Nixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nixon throws a quick counter head kick but Pedro was just out of range.#CL2#
Pedro clinches with his opponent.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Pedro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nixon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
A short right from Nixon.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evil Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Pedro tries to clinch there but Nixon circles away.
Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Pedro clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Pedro's head. #T1#
Pedro lands a body shot.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow. #TD2#
Pedro lands a takedown into guard.
Nixon is pulling down on Pedro's head to control his posture.
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Nixon blocks nicely.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Pedro passes Nixon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nixon tries to get to full guard but Pedro has control of the leg.
Pedro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nixon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro. #T3#
Nixon trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pedro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nixon's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Nixon.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Pedro misses with a leg kick.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Pedro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Nixon rushes Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Pedro working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Pedro misses.
Pedro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Pedro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Pedro's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.#T1#
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pedro.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedro.
Evil Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Pedro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon tries to work over Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon tries to work over Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedro can do to turn this around?
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon tries to work over Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon is trying to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling him.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedro.
Nixon prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon misses with the head strike. #T3#
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Nixon stalling in the clinch.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedros head.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
Nixon presses Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Pedro lands a body punch.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Pedro. #TD2#
Pedro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pedro manages to end up in side control.
Pedro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nixon is trying to maintain the position but Pedro is very close to passing his half guard.
Pedro wants to pass the guard but Nixon is defending well.
Nixon trying to control but Pedro postures up.
Pedro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
Nixon tries to clinch but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Pedro.
Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pedro tries to clinch but Nixon is having none of it.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing. #CL#
Nixon forces Pedro back against the cage and clinches.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Nixon pushes Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Pedro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedros head.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pedro.
Pedro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Pedro. #T1#
Pedro takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon presses Pedro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Nixon is working Pedro over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nixon is pressed up against the cage. Pedro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nixon down to the mat. Nixon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Evil Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pedro.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Pedro moves out of range as Nixon throws a body kick. #KD#
Nixon lands a left and a right that send Pedro crashing to the mat, dazed. Nixon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Pedro tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pedro lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand. #T3#
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Pedro is out of range.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Nixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pedro.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Pedro throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Evil Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Pedro pushes him off.
Pedro is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon scores with a hook.
Pedro punishes Nixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Pedro misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Nixon moves to clinch but Pedro breaks away
letting Pedro counter with a right hand.
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!
Pedro slips under a jab from Nixon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Pedro down.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedro with a poor takedown
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pedro is defended easily by Nixon.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedro dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon had his way with George Pedro in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Jab by Nixon.
Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.#CL#
Nixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon is stalling here.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pedro is working Nixon over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedro.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon blocking some punches. #TD2#
Pedro wants the takedown. Nixon is fighting it off but Pedro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nixon's guard against the cage.
Pedro throws a big elbow that misses.
Nixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
George Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pedro landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pedro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nixon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nixon has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nixon's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro landing with the ground and pound.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pedro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedro won't allow Nixon to sweep him here.
Pedro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nixon pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
Pedro throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Pedro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pedro throws an elbow that misses. Nixon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pedro's guard. Nice move by Nixon!#REVR##SUB2#
Pedro looking for a guillotine here but Nixon defends easily.
Nixon content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Pedro.
I think Nixon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon 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 547
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Nixon's belly button to the back.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Nixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon motions for Burns to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Nixon takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Nixon down. #CL2#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns blocking some punches.
Nixon cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
I was talking to Burns 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands. #T2#
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon looks winded!
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands. #T4#
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Nixon tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Burns digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burns slips under a jab.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nixon manages to circle out of the way.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Jab from Burns .
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns lands with a cross.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nixon! But no joy.#T1#
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Nixon cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Burns digs a good body shot into Nixon's ribs.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns is looking to chop away at Nixon's legs.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns strikes.#T2#
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Nixon. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Burns misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Nixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Nixon tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
A good leg kick by Burns .
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Nixon down.
Burns throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Nixon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns slips under a jab.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Nixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nixon duly obliges.
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!
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nixon tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Burns .
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Burns clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Burns .
A short uppercut from Burns .
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon 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 Alex John Conor Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4##CL2#
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns misses with some punches.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Stalling in the clinch from Nixon.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nixon is working Burns over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Burns misses with a body punch.
Nixon presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns working aggressively here.
Nixon is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Nixon lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon'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.
Burns cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nixon just manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Nixon scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Nixon checks a low kick from Burns .
Nixon feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Burns is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Burns moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Burns takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Burns wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Burns moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns slips a straight right by Nixon.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns taking a breather.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Nixon prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Burns .
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Burns .
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns working aggressively here. #T4#
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with the head strike. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Nixon connects with a jab.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

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 Alex John Conor Burns .
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 545 - Oubliette
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Nixon throws a jab when Pandahammer was well out of range.
Pandahammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon misses with a leg kick.
Pandahammer slips a straight right by Nixon.
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pandahammer's calf.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nixon throws a head kick but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pandahammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandahammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Nixon misses. #T1#
Nixon scores with a jab to the head.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandahammer's head backwards.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pandahammer can pounce on him.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Nixon misses with a hook.
As Nixon looks to move away, Pandahammer throws a big counter combo but Nixon just gets out of the way.
Nixon avoids the head kick by Pandahammer.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandahammer circles away.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandahammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pandahammer. That did some damage!
Pandahammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Pandahammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Pandahammer defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Pandahammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon misses with a leg kick
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon throws a leg kick
and Pandahammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Pandahammer throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pandahammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon. #CL2#
Nixon pushes Pandahammer up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Pandahammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
It looks like Pandahammer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandahammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pandahammer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pandahammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Pandahammer. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Pandahammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Pandahammer off balance momentarily.
Nixon tries to work over Pandahammer's front leg with a kick but Pandahammer checks it.
Pandahammer blocks a jab.
Nixon misses the jab.
Pandahammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pandahammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandahammer. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandahammer blocks a jab.
Nixon scores with a jab.#T4#
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
Nixon misses with a hook.
As Nixon looks to move away, Pandahammer throws a big counter combo but Nixon just gets out of the way.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Pandahammer throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Pandahammer tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pandahammer - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pandahammer. Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it.
Pandahammer misses with a leg kick.
Nixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pandahammer throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandahammer. Pandahammer obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
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#
Pandahammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandahammer. Nixon shrugs it off though.
Pandahammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pandahammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Nixon.
It looked like Pandahammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nixon.
Nixon throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a low kick.
Pandahammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pandahammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Pandahammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Pandahammer tries to avoid it.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Pandahammer's legs.
Pandahammer lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pandahammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Pandahammer throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Pandahammer only half commits.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Nixon gets a clinch. #T2#
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!#BC#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon tries to move into range but Pandahammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Pandahammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon thows a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandahammer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pandahammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pandahammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandahammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
Pandahammer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pandahammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Pandahammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon scores with the left hand. Pandahammer knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Pandahammer.
Nixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Pandahammer counters with a left to the body.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nixon swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Nixon throws a jab when Pandahammer was well out of range.
Pandahammer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pandahammer momentarily.
Pandahammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Nixon.
Pandahammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Nixon in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer'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.
#R3#
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pandahammer blocks a leg kick.
Nixon misses with a leg kick
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a body kick.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick but Nixon checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pandahammer walks into a stiff left hand from Nixon.
Pandahammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nice shot by Pandahammer.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandahammer misses the target.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Pandahammer slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nixon can do to turn this around?
Pandahammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandahammer misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Pandahammer moved out of range nicely.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Pandahammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pandahammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pandahammer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nixon misses with a leg kick
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon lands a jab to the head.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Pandahammer tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Pandahammer is out of range.
As Nixon backs away, Pandahammer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nixon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Pandahammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandahammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Pandahammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Donk. Pandahammer catches Nixon right on the button with a cross.
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Pandahammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pandahammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Nixon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pandahammer 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon misses with a shot to the body
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Pandahammer is avoiding it.
Pandahammer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pandahammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandahammer works the jab nicely.#T4#
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer delivers a nice body kick.
Nixon throws a leg kick
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandahammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick there by Pandahammer.
Nixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pandahammer misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pandahammer lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandahammer. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandahammer slips under a jab from Nixon.
Pandahammer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pandahammer lands a really nice looking cross but Nixon seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.
Pandahammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pandahammer lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pandahammer.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
A little feinted left hand from Pandahammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandahammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Pandahammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
A little feinted left hand from Pandahammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandahammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigol Pandahammer is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pandahammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pandahammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pandahammer lands with a left to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pandahammer. #ROC#
Nixon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Pandahammer finish him?
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Nixon seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Pandahammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pandahammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land. #T3#
Nixon effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pandahammer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Pandahammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pandahammer.#BC#
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Pandahammer is out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandahammer.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Pandahammer counters with a good low kick that Nixon was not able to check.
A jab from Pandahammer misses.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A jab from Nixon finds it's way through Pandahammer's defenses.
Nixon works Pandahammer's body with a nice hook.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon wants to clinch
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Pandahammer circles away.
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Pandahammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Pandahammer is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pandahammer digs a good body shot into Nixon's ribs.
Pandahammer lands a jab.
Pandahammer dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Pandahammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pandahammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Nixon forces Pandahammer back against the cage and clinches.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Pandahammer misses with a punch to the body.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pandahammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Pandahammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a body punch. #BC#
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Pandahammer cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Nixon tries to clinch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nixon scores with the left hand. Pandahammer knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a low kick, right behind Nixon 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Pandahammer down.
A left lands for Pandahammer.
Nixon tries to clinch but Pandahammer is having none of it.
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pandahammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nixon. That snapped Pandahammer's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Nixon.
Pandahammer defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandahammer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Pandahammer off balance momentarily.
Nixon slips a jab from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Nixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon wants to slow Pandahammer down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandahammer looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming. #T4#
Pandahammer connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer wants to break free but Nixon has control. #BC#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Pandahammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pandahammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nixon works the jab nicely.
Pandahammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Pandahammer! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 542 - Apotheosis
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Karelis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karelis can pounce on him.
Nixon slips a jab from Karelis.#CL2#
Karelis instigates a clinch.
Karelis can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Karelis trying to land knees to the body.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Nixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Karelis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Karelis lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Karelis. #BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Karelis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karelis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon walks into a stiff left hand from Karelis.#T1#
Karelis misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karelis lands a head shot.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Kostas Karelis has been cut.
The fighters circling - Karelis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karelis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karelis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Nixon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Karelis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Karelis misses with a hook.
Nixon moves forwards but Karelis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelis misses with a straight left.
Karelis scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Karelis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Karelis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Karelis.
Karelis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karelis misses with the head strike.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Karelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Karelis improves position. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karelis misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Karelis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karelis throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Karelis's knee but Karelis avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelis misses the target.
Nixon is looking to counter the offense by Karelis and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelis. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon slips a jab from Karelis.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Karelis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karelis misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nixon cracks Karelis with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Karelis falls to his knees and Nixon doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
After winning the bout, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 539 - Luminous
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon misses with a hook. Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Nixon.
Nixon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pedro if he has to take too many more of those.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pedro!
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedro.
Pedro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pedro swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range. #T1#
Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pedro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pedro 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.
Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pedro scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Pedro lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Nixon sprawling to the canvas. Pedro follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Nixon hang on? #CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon is trying to control but can't.
Pedro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro.
Pedro wants to take a breather but Nixon is having none of it.
Pedro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Pedro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pedro trying to control the action but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Pedro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pedro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pedro shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Pedro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nixon counters with an inside leg kick.
Nixon scores with a jab. Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pedro throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.#T3#
Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pedro throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Pedro is out of range.
Pedro with the counter takedown but Nixon avoids it easily.
Nixon pushes Pedro away with a front kick.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Evil Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Pedro is out of range.
Nixon tried to score with a low kick but Pedro checks it.
Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Pedro tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Nixon takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon is leaning against Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedro lands an uppercut.
Pedro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evil Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Pedro looks winded!
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon scores with a jab to the head.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedro moves away.
Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Nixon dodges the punch combination from Pedro.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pedro.
Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Nixon wants to land a leg kick but Pedro is out of range.
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon cracks the inside of Pedro's front leg.
Pedro shoots in and drives through. Nixon sprawls well.
Nixon misses with a hook to the body
and Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nixon scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Pedro counters with a left and a right that stings Nixon.
Nixon connects with a single shot there.
Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Pedro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nixon tries to bench press Pedro off him but Pedro keeps the position.
Pedro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nixon is avoiding damage well.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedro can do to turn this around?
Nixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon tries to bench press Pedro off him but Pedro keeps the position.
Pedro is trying to ground and pound but Nixon uses the momentary lack of control by Pedro to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nixon is looking for a sweep. Pedro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pedro not doing much here.
Pedro working over Nixon with some ground and pound. Nixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nixon wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well. #T3#
Nixon has a hand on Pedro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pedro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro breaks from Nixon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pedro looking to ground and pound but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Pedro with shots to the head and body - Nixon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nixon tries to hold on but Pedro postures up.
Pedro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pedro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
George Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Pedro throwing strikes here but Nixon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pedro breaks from Nixon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nixon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon wants to control but Pedro is having none of it.
Pedro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pedro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nixon because Pedro loaded up on that one.
Pedro punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nixon slips a jab from Pedro.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Nixon.
Nixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nixon catches Pedro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nixon throws a hook but Pedro blocks it.
A cross from Nixon lands.
Pedro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pedro scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Pedro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nixon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Pedro throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Pedro takes one to the chin there.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedro circles away.
Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Nixon lunges at Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pedro's hand.
Pedro staying out of range there.
Pedro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nixon's waist but Nixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pedro off to one side.
Nixon with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pedro.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pedro lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Pedro off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nixon swivels and escapes.
Nixon swings for the body but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nixon checks a low kick from Pedro.
Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
And Pedro tries to counter it with a takedown but Nixon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pedro is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nixon.
Pedro defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedro throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Nixon throws the left hand but Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Pedro.
Nixon connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Pedro tries a quick counter leg kick but Nixon is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon.
Pedro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pedro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon throws a jab when Pedro was well out of range.
Pedro moves away from the strike by Nixon.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Nixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pedro.#CL#
Nixon has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
Our winner, Evil Nixon, 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: Syn 536 - Maleficium
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandahammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Pandahammer slips the punch.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandahammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandahammer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nixon will feel that in the morning.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pandahammer checks a leg kick.
Pandahammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandahammer misses with a body kick. #CL#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Nixon tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pandahammer up against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Pandahammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Pandahammer is out of range.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandahammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandahammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandahammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.#T2#
Pandahammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon tries to clinch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandahammer.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Pandahammer lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pandahammer, pushing him back against the cage.
Pandahammer tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Pandahammer lands an uppercut.
Pandahammer tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandahammer working aggressively here.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pandahammer lands with a left to the head.
Pandahammer takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
Pandahammer slips a jab from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Pandahammer slips the punch.
Pandahammer checks a low kick from Nixon.
Pandahammer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Pandahammer slams his shin into Nixon's torso.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandahammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
Nixon lands with a cross. #T4#
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nixon misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon lands a jab.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandahammer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pandahammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandahammer looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pandahammer walks into a left hand.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandahammer can do to turn this around?
A big left from Pandahammer misses.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pandahammer's head backwards.
A big right from Pandahammer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Pandahammer finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pandahammer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nixon.
Pandahammer misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Nixon.#T1#
Pandahammer cracks Nixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pandahammer 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.
Pandahammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Pandahammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pandahammer looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon darts in trying to clinch
and Pandahammer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice body kick from Pandahammer.
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pandahammer is out of range.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandahammer. Pandahammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandahammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Pandahammer's head.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pandahammer takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Pandahammer blocks a leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Pandahammer avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon tries to work over Pandahammer's front leg with a kick but Pandahammer checks it.
Nixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandahammer. Pandahammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandahammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Nixon moves forwards but Pandahammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pandahammer looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Pandahammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandahammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandahammer feints a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Pandahammer - just one landing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Pandahammer is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Pandahammer misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Pandahammer as he connects with a hook.
Pandahammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Nixon's head.
Pandahammer looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Pandahammer walks into a straight right hand from Nixon.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pandahammer, right into the meat.
Nixon tests Pandahammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pandahammer - that will leave a mark!
Pandahammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Nixon tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon tries to clinch but Pandahammer moves away
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandahammer misses with a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandahammer to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pandahammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pandahammer throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon misses with a jab to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandahammer throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Pandahammer misses with a body punch
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pandahammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nixon throws a hook but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pandahammer scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandahammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Pandahammer.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Nixon clinches up with Pandahammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pandahammer.
Nixon 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.#BC2#
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pandahammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandahammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon lands a nice shot that snaps Pandahammer's head back.
Pandahammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nixon's hands.
Pandahammer dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Pandahammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Pandahammer moves away and avoids it.
Nixon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pandahammer.
Nice cross by Nixon.
Pandahammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pandahammer checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandahammer keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nixon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Nixon clinches up with Pandahammer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Pandahammer thuds his shin into the meat of Nixon's side.
Nixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandahammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nixon scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Pandahammer.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Pandahammer wants to counter with a clinch but Nixon pushes him away.
Pandahammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Pandahammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.#T1#
Nixon looks to clinch
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pandahammer - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pandahammer. Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A cross from Pandahammer lands.
Pandahammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pandahammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pandahammer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pandahammer checks a leg kick.
Pandahammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Pandahammer's leg. Pandahammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandahammer checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pandahammer. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon throws a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it.
Nice body punch from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nixon catches Pandahammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pandahammer!
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon tries to clinch but Pandahammer is having none of it. #T3#
Nixon wants to clinch up but Pandahammer keeps it at a distance.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Pandahammer's shoulder, as Pandahammer tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandahammer.
Nixon throws a leg kick that misses.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pandahammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Pandahammer. #T4#
Pandahammer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Pandahammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Nixon. #BC2#
Pandahammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pandahammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Nixon's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer cracks Nixon with an open hand slap.
Pandahammer with a jab.
A jab from Pandahammer finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nixon looks to clinch
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nixon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
Nixon throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
letting Pandahammer counter with a right hand.
Pandahammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Nixon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Pandahammer controls the action.
Pandahammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pandahammer.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Pandahammer. #BC2#
Pandahammer manages to break the clinch.
Pandahammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Pandahammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pandahammer counters with a good low kick that Nixon was not able to check.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pandahammer counters with a leg kick.
Pandahammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nixon in his tracks. #T2#
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pandahammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pandahammer lands an uppercut.
A short left from Nixon.
Nixon tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nixon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Pandahammer.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Pandahammer gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Nixon tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandahammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Pandahammer controls the action.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Pandahammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pandahammer is keeping busy.
Pandahammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pandahammer as Nixon tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nixon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon is leaning against Pandahammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pandahammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandahammer. That's going to slow Nixon down.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Pandahammer is avoiding it.
Pandahammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.

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 Evil Nixon.
I think Pandahammer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grigol Pandahammer!
Grigol Pandahammer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Grigol Pandahammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 532 - Euphoria
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pandahammer's hands.
Nixon misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon jabs at Pandahammer's body.
Nixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
It seemed like Pandahammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Pandahammer tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Pandahammer manages to avoid the attempt.
Pandahammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pandahammer loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nixon.
Pandahammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon lands with a nice body punch.
Pandahammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pandahammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandahammer scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandahammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pandahammer.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer with a jab.
A big left from Nixon misses. #T2#
Pandahammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandahammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandahammer lands a slapping body shot.
Pandahammer looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Nixon slips a jab from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses the jab.
Pandahammer connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pandahammer walks into a jab.
Pandahammer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Pandahammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Pandahammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Pandahammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Pandahammer misses its intended target.
Pandahammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Pandahammer connects with a right hand. Nixon shakes it off.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Pandahammer.#CL#
Nixon drives through and clinches with Pandahammer against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer is trying to push Nixon away but Nixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Nixon tries a body shot but Pandahammer blocks it.
Pandahammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Pandahammer.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Pandahammer pushes him off.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Pandahammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pandahammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon misses the jab.
Pandahammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pandahammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pandahammer keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Pandahammer staying out of range there.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Pandahammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pandahammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandahammer throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Nixon counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Pandahammer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandahammer looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Pandahammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nixon takes one on the button.#T1#
Pandahammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
Pandahammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandahammer scores with a nice head shot.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Pandahammer.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandahammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Pandahammer scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandahammer. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Pandahammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Nixon 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.#T2#
Nixon misses with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Pandahammer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandahammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pandahammer throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandahammer. Pandahammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Pandahammer only half commits.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Nixon. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Pandahammer ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Pandahammer scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandahammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandahammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Nixon clinches up with Pandahammer and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Nixon on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
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!
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pandahammer is trying to break free.
Pandahammer misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands with a light punch inside.
Pandahammer misses with a body punch.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigol Pandahammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
A good leg kick by Nixon.
Nixon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice body kick.
Pandahammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Pandahammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pandahammer loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pandahammer checks it well.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nixon.
Nixon wants to clinch
and Pandahammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nixon misses with a hook to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Pandahammer's shoulder, as Pandahammer tries to avoid the shot.
Pandahammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandahammer misses with a series of wild punches.
Pandahammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Pandahammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandahammer wants to counter with a clinch but Nixon pushes him away.
Pandahammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nixon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pandahammer - that will leave a mark!
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandahammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pandahammer is looking to land body kicks.
Pandahammer delivers a nice body kick.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.#CL#
Nixon forces Pandahammer back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Pandahammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pandahammer has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pandahammer.
Nixon is leaning against Pandahammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pandahammer working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Pandahammer misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon stalling.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Pandahammer tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandahammer pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pandahammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Grigol Pandahammer just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pandahammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Nixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Pandahammer blocks the low kick.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandahammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandahammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nixon tests Pandahammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandahammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nixon.
Pandahammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.#T1#
Nixon stalks Pandahammer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pandahammer's face. Pandahammer staggers backwards, shaken.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with a straight right.
Nixon sizes up Pandahammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Nixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandahammer misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Pandahammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandahammer.#CL#
Nixon moves into range and clinches up with Pandahammer.
Pandahammer blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Pandahammer breaks from the clinch.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Pandahammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandahammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Pandahammer sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Pandahammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pandahammer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pandahammer thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.
Pandahammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pandahammer swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Pandahammer finds it's target.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon checks a low kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pandahammer misses with a low kick.
As Pandahammer backs away, Nixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pandahammer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pandahammer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pandahammer jabs Nixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pandahammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Pandahammer does no damage.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Pandahammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Grigol Pandahammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pandahammer.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Pandahammer misses with a looping left.#CL#
Nixon has closed the distance and engaged Pandahammer in a clinch.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Pandahammer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Pandahammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon scores with a jab.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pandahammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Pandahammer's knee but Pandahammer avoids it well. #T1#
Nixon walks into a stiff left hand from Pandahammer.
Nixon throws a push kick but Pandahammer slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nixon throws out a powerful jab.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Pandahammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandahammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Pandahammer throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pandahammer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pandahammer!
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandahammer throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pandahammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Pandahammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandahammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pandahammer throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Pandahammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon throws a low kick but Pandahammer avoids it.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a nice leg kick.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Pandahammer off balance momentarily.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Nixon moves out of range as Pandahammer strikes.
Pandahammer missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer wants to counter with a clinch but Nixon pushes him away.
Nixon throws a right hand that Pandahammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Pandahammer also avoids with ease.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandahammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon throws a low kick, looking for Pandahammer's leg but Pandahammer calmly moves out of range.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandahammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Pandahammer is avoiding it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pandahammer. That snapped Nixon's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandahammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandahammer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pandahammer misses with a low kick.
Pandahammer throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Pandahammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nixon misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Pandahammer moves into the clinch.

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 Evil Nixon.
I think Pandahammer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Evil Nixon retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Syn 529 - Gravity
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Pedro jabs at Nixon's body.
A punch combination from Pedro misses.
Pedro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nixon but Nixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pedro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nixon will feel that in the morning.
Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Pedro saw that one coming.
Pedro with a jab.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pedro, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedro moves away.
Nixon cracks the inside of Pedro's front leg.
We've been hearing reports that Pedro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nixon.#T1#
Nixon slips under a jab.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pedro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Nixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Evil Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedro.
Pedro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nixon just manages to avoid it.
Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Pedro is out of range.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon connects with a crisp jab.
Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
Pedro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedro 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.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Pedro connects with a looping right hand.
Pedro fakes the leg kick and cracks Nixon in the body.
Nixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedro cracks Nixon with an open hand slap.
Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pedro.
Pedro slips under a jab.
Nixon connects with a body shot.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Pedro circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pedro 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pedro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pedro dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Nixon moves out of range as Pedro throws a body kick.
Nixon moves out of range as Pedro strikes.
Nixon moves forwards but Pedro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pedro defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.#T3#
Pedro misses with a double jab
and Nixon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Nixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Pedro off balance momentarily.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Pedro misses.
Pedro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pedro misses with a looping left.
Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Pedro checks the leg kick.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Pedro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Pedro moved away.
Pedro misses with a leg kick.
Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pedro throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon misses with a hook #TD#
and Pedro counters with a shoot takedown. Nixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Nixon has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Nixon blocks nicely.
Pedro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nixon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Pedro 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.
#R2#
Pedro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pedro 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Pedro scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Pedro misses with a series of wild punches.
Nixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Nixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon wants to clinch up but Pedro keeps it at a distance.
Pedro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pedro thinking.
Nixon thumps Pedro with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro throws a sloppy body shot
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Pedro moves to clinch but Nixon breaks away
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Pedro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pedro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pedro scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nixon - that will leave a mark!
Pedro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Evil Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon cracks Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon thuds his shin into the meat of Pedro's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pedro tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.#CL2#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Pedro wants a takedown.
Pedro is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nixon lands a body shot. #T2#
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon tries to work over Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Nixon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
A short right from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Nixon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Pedro backwards.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedro up against the cage.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Pedro controls the action.
A short right from Nixon.
Pedro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nixon fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Nixon drives through and clinches with Pedro against the cage.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedro misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Pedro has Nixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Pedro looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nixon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pedro. Nixon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon 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: EVO 314: Puno vs Juggernaut
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Reznick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reznick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reznick scrambles back to his feet.
Reznick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
Reznick wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Reznick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reznick throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Reznick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reznick throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reznick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon 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 Reznick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reznick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reznick scores with a kick to the body.
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reznick lands a two punch combo.
Reznick lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Reznick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reznick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
Nixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reznick looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.#CL2#
Nixon forces Reznick back against the cage and clinches.
Reznick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nixon blocks it with crossed arms.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Reznick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Reznick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Reznick.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reznick - that landed with a thud.
Reznick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Reznick. #T3#
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Reznick backwards.
Reznick pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reznick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nixon has him pressed against the cage.
Nixon blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
Reznick lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Reznick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reznick swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick working aggressively here.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reznick can't break the clinch.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
Reznick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick takes a shot to the head.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reznick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Nixon misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznick.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
Reznick misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Reznick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon looking to slow down the pace here.
Reznick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reznick lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
A short right from Nixon.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reznick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
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 Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
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#
Reznick slips a jab from Nixon.
Reznick misses with a straight left.
Reznick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nixon throws a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
Trevor Reznick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
A low kick from Nixon misses
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Reznick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reznick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Reznick misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
Reznick misses the jab.
And Nixon responds with a good body kick, but Reznick manages to step out the way in time.
Reznick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 jab from Nixon misses. #T1#
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reznick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reznick's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Reznick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reznick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reznick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Reznick looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well. #T2#
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznick misses with a combination
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon looks to land a combination. Reznick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Reznick walks into a straight right hand from Nixon.
A combination from Reznick does no damage.
Nixon cracks Reznick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nixon cracks Reznick with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Reznick tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nixon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Reznick is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A relieved looking Evil Nixon 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: EVO 310: Bashorov vs Orion
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Kakoullis leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kakoullis avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Kakoullis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kakoullis taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Kakoullis working aggressively here.
Kakoullis misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow. #BC#
Kakoullis manages to break the clinch.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Kakoullis slips the punch.
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
Kakoullis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis motions for Nixon to come forward. Kakoullis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Nixon sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakoullis checks a leg kick nicely.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Kakoullis 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.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakoullis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon checks a low kick from Kakoullis.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Nixon has closed the distance and engaged Kakoullis in a clinch.
Kakoullis pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kakoullis's elbow. #BC#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kakoullis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
Kakoullis tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon is looking to chop away at Kakoullis's legs.
Nixon scores with a jab. Kakoullis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kakoullis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakoullis. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Kakoullis.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kakoullis circles away.
Kakoullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Kakoullis thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
Kakoullis stuns Nixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Kakoullis is avoiding it.
Nixon sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kakoullis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Nixon pushes Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon dodges an elbow strike from Kakoullis.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kakoullis.
A right hand to the body from Kakoullis.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kakoullis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
Kakoullis tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakoullis can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Kakoullis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kakoullis connects with the punch.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kakoullis counters with a thumping low kick.
Kakoullis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kakoullis scores with a push kick.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakoullis with a body shot.
Kakoullis lands with a kick to the temple. Nixon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nixon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
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!
Kakoullis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nixon will feel that in the morning.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Kakoullis is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Kakoullis swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Kakoullis misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakoullis fakes the leg kick and cracks Nixon in the body.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Nixon has Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Kakoullis manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakoullis. #T2#
Kakoullis misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon 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.
Kakoullis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Nixon throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Sotiris Kakoullis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nixon clinches.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kakoullis.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kakoullis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Come on Nixon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Kakoullis controls the action.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land. #BC#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch.
Nixon lands with a hook. Kakoullis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kakoullis moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Kakoullis throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kakoullis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakoullis controls his hands.
Kakoullis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nixon is keeping busy.
Kakoullis blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kakoullis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kakoullis lands a nice uppercut.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis is looking to control Nixon's arms but Nixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kakoullis has his back to the cage.
Kakoullis misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakoullis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kakoullis pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis tries to land a knee to the head but Nixon blocks with his arms.
Nixon works on Kakoullis's body with a couple of short punches.
Kakoullis tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Sotiris Kakoullis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
That's time! Kakoullis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Kakoullis tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Kakoullis didn't see that one coming.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nixon rushes Kakoullis and presses him up against the cage.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Kakoullis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kakoullis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon throws out a counter right but Kakoullis avoids it with no problem.
Kakoullis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a nice body kick.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.#T1#
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Kakoullis staying out of range there.
Kakoullis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakoullis throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Kakoullis throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kakoullis throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Kakoullis finds it's target.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Nixon misses with a hook. Kakoullis ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body kick. #T2#
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Kakoullis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kakoullis. Nixon shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakoullis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kakoullis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Nixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kakoullis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kakoullis finds it's way through Nixon's defenses.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Kakoullis throws a nice head kick!
Kakoullis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nixon! But no joy.
Kakoullis blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakoullis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Nixon connects with a body shot.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kakoullis looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
Kakoullis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakoullis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch but Kakoullis moves out of range.
Kakoullis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Evil Nixon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
Kakoullis thumps Nixon with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Kakoullis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakoullis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Kakoullis misses with a straight right.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kakoullis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Kakoullis moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Nice body punch from Kakoullis.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakoullis's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakoullis. Kakoullis obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Nixon cracks Kakoullis with a good jab.
A jab from Nixon does it's job there.
Kakoullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Kakoullis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakoullis manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kakoullis doesn't seem phased though.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kakoullis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakoullis there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Nixon has Kakoullis up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC#
Kakoullis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Kakoullis moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nixon! But no joy.
Nixon throws a good cross that connects.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kakoullis misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Kakoullis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Kakoullis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kakoullis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakoullis avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Kakoullis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Kakoullis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Kakoullis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon 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!
Kakoullis misses with a left hand
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kakoullis keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakoullis.
Nixon throws a hook but Kakoullis avoids it easily.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Kakoullis moves forwards but Nixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Kakoullis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R5#
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kakoullis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kakoullis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Kakoullis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Nixon clinches.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakoullis blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Kakoullis tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kakoullis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kakoullis tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it. #BC#
Kakoullis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kakoullis loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon tries a quick counter leg kick but Kakoullis is wise to it.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kakoullis. Beautiful body shot.
Kakoullis throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon sizes up Kakoullis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kakoullis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
Kakoullis's corner calls for a 1-2. Kakoullis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Nixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Kakoullis takes a shot to the head.
Kakoullis blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kakoullis lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Kakoullis's ribcage. Kakoullis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Kakoullis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Kakoullis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kakoullis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kakoullis breaks from the clinch.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Kakoullis off balance momentarily.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakoullis with a nice cross.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Kakoullis.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Kakoullis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kakoullis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kakoullis momentarily.
Nixon wants to clinch but Kakoullis slips to the side
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kakoullis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nixon slips a jab from Kakoullis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kakoullis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kakoullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon digs a good hook to Kakoullis's body.
Kakoullis throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Kakoullis lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Kakoullis takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Kakoullis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kakoullis misses with a hook.
Kakoullis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EVO 03312017
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
Reznick avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Reznick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.
Reznick swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Reznick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Reznick throws out a powerful jab.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick misses with a hook
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Reznick avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Reznick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reznick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nixon misses with a hook. Reznick ducked under it nicely.
Reznick throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reznick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznick throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Reznick missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Reznick tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Reznick manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Reznick drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Reznick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Reznick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reznick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Reznick misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Reznick off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Reznick is just out of range.
Nixon throws a body kick that misses.
Reznick flicks out a counter leg kick but Nixon steps away.
Reznick missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reznick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon tries to clinch but Reznick is having none of it.
Nixon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reznick. That one must have hurt.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reznick's sensitive parts. #T3#
Nixon slips under a jab.
Reznick throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reznick cracks Nixon with a good jab.
Nixon misses with a hook to the body
enabling Reznick to counter with a crisp jab.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
Reznick takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nixon 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.
Nixon 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.
Reznick slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Reznick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.#T4#
Reznick wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reznick lands with an uppercut that bounces Nixon off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reznick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reznick staying out of range there.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Reznick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Reznick now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nixon tries a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reznick just manages to avoid it.
Reznick throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reznick cracks Nixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reznick checks a low kick from Nixon.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reznick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reznick thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reznick checks a low kick from Nixon.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznick.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Reznick moves away and avoids it.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reznick missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Reznick.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reznick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Reznick saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reznick circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon sets himself, and Reznick steps forward looking for the clinch! Nixon avoids it this time.#T1#
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Reznick throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Reznick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reznick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nixon with a body shot.
Nixon throws a hook but Reznick avoids it easily.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reznick's sensitive parts.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
Jab from Reznick.
Reznick blocks a low kick nicely.#KD2#
Reznick cracks Nixon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reznick has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nixon to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznick checks a leg kick.
Reznick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reznick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Reznick counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Reznick lands a big uppercut and Nixon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nixon looks OK. Reznick waves Nixon back to his feet!
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reznick.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reznick counters with a leg kick.
Reznick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reznick lands a brutal uppercut that launches Nixon off his feet! Nixon tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EVO 302: Bardanos vs Wolek
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1#
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beast throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Beast blocks a leg kick.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
Beast moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Beast didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beast.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Beast.
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Beast throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nixon tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Nixon darts in and clinches Beast up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Beast improves position.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Beast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Beast tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beast seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
A short right from Beast on the inside.
Nixon pushes Beast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon cracks Beast with a nice body shot.
Nixon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beast blocking some punches.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beast tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beasts head.
Beast takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Beast works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Beast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Beast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon is leaning against Beast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Beast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon wants to clinch
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Beast connects with a single shot there.
Beast throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it. #T4#
Beast cracks Nixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Beast circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast misses with a body shot.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Beast connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Billy Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beast momentarily.
Nixon lands with an overhand left.
Nixon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beast.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nixon.#ROC2#
Beast is rocked!
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and pushes Beast back into the cage.
Beast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
Beast lands a left hand.
Beast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Beast lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beast working hard to break the clinch.
Beast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Beast.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast. #T2#
Beast lands a body shot.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Beast.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beast prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Beast lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beast working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Nixon keeps control of Beast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Beast makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Beast prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Beast.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
Beast blocking some punches.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast is trying to force a seperation but Nixon has the dominant position.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Beast prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beast or not.
Nixon pushes Beast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Beast's head.
Beast misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Beast fails to land.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Beast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Beast digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Beast improves position.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Beast blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon 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.
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
Beast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beast slips a jab from Nixon.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Beast should have avoided that one.
Nixon tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Beast.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.#T1#
Beast throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
It looked like Beast was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nixon.
Beast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Beast's head.
Beast lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Beast throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beast was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beast digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beast.
Beast throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Beast saw that one coming.
Nixon scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A cross from Beast lands.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nixon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Beast.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Nixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
Beast throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beast works the jab nicely.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Beast slips a straight right by Nixon.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.#T4#
Beast slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Beast.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Beast finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Beast misses.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Beast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Billy Beast did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Beast's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beast scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beast darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Beast.
Beast throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Beast checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beast went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast slips under a jab from Nixon.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Nixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beast counters with a body kick that stops Nixon in his tracks momentarily.
Nixon throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beast misses with a wild body shot.
Beast takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beast looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
Beast throws a shot to the body.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast slips a straight right by Nixon.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nixon.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nixon slips under a jab from Beast.
Nixon wants to clinch but Beast slips to the side
and Beast counters with a straight right hand.
Beast misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beast walks into a straight right hand from Nixon.
Beast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Beast looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Nixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beast misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow. #T4#
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beast throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beast prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Beast misses with a punch to the body.
Beast lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Beast can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
Beast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Beast jabs Nixon right on the nose. Nixon blinks but takes it well.
Beast looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Beast's knee but Beast avoids it well.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beast momentarily.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Beast takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Nixon throws a right hand that misses
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beast counters with a nice body kick.
Beast throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beast moves away.
Beast throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a two punch combo.
Billy Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beast feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beast avoids the body shot from Nixon.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick.
Nixon misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Beast counters with a head kick that drops Nixon to the mat! Nixon scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Nixon is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beast moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Beast finish him?
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Nixon rushes Beast and presses him up against the cage.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Beast blocking some punches.
Nixon effectively controlling the action here.
Nixon seems to have recovered his senses.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Beast controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Beast blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Beast pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nixon rushes Beast and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Beast.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beast.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Beast on the inside.
Beast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Beast breaks from the clinch.
Beast swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Beast quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beast gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Beast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evil Nixon.
I think Nixon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
Our winner, Evil Nixon, 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: EVO 298:
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford works over Nixon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford throws a shot to the body.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nixon moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Ford slips a jab from Nixon.#CL2#
Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Nixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Ford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Ford working aggressively here.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Nixon avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the cage.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Nixon avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the cage.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
Ford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nixon has Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon is working Ford over against the cage.#BC#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Ford wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ford 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Ford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Ford misses the body punch
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Ford cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Ford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it. #CL#
Nixon clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford blocking some punches.
Ford lands a right hand.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with some punches.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Ford is rocked!#BC#
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ford throws a series of punches but Nixon avoids them all with ease.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford misses with a looping left.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Nixon has knocked Ford down with a huge combo! Nixon steps away and waves a wobbly Ford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon is stalking Ford. Ford circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Nixon, and it's lights out! Ford really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evil Nixon!
A relieved looking Evil Nixon 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: EVO 294
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Nixon instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theodorou scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Theodorou.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Theodorou has Nixon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nixon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Theodorou blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Theodorou lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Nixon works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Theodorou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Theodorou's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theodorou misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries a body shot but Theodorou blocks it.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Theodorou is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Nixon stops a takedown attempt from Theodorou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorou. #TD#
Theodorou has picked Nixon up - he's going for a ride! Theodorou dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nixon is refusing to be controlled, as Theodorou sits in half guard.
Theodorou is stalling here. Nixon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Theodorou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nixon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Theodorou prevents Nixon from improving position. #T2#
Theodorou is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nixon controls the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodorou is pushing Nixon's head away, looking to escape. Nixon manages to hold on to the position though.
Theodorou is not content to let Nixon control the position. #T3#
Theodorou wants to get back to his feet but Nixon drags him back down.
Theodorou is trying to escape the position but Nixon is controlling the position.
Nixon is looking to take a break and control but Theodorou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nixon controlling the position from side mount.
Theodorou tries to escape but Nixon is in control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nixon throws a hook but Theodorou avoids it easily.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Theodorou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Nixon.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Theodorou has been cut.
Theodorou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Theodorou throws an off balance right hand
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Theodorou lands with a right hand.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Theodorou seems unphased.
Nixon lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Theodorou has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Theodorou drives through and clinches with Nixon against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Theodorou misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks an elbow strike.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards.
Nixon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou stalling in the clinch but Nixon improves position.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theodorou's elbow.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Theodorou controls the action.
Nixon works on Theodorou's body with a couple of short punches.
Theodorou blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Theodorou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theodorou prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards. #BC2#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nixon misses with a hook. Theodorou ducked under it nicely.
Theodorou tries to counter by clinching up but Nixon breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon throws a one two combo. #CL#
Theodorou has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Theodorou blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Theodorou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theodorou scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Theodorou blocks an uppercut.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theodorou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Theodorou has Nixon pressed against the cage.
Theodorou is trying to stall.
Theodorou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Theodorou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon pushes Theodorou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theodorou lands a right hand.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theodorou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Theodorou controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Theodorou fails to land.
Nixon pushes Theodorou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Theodorou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nixon is defending well.
Theodorou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Theodorou misses with some punches.
A short left from Nixon.
Theodorou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorou.
Theodorou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theodorou blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nixon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theodorou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theodorou backwards. #TD#
Theodorou has hold of one of Nixon's legs. Nixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Theodorou gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Theodorou being controlled here momentarily.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nixon wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
Nixon is pulling down on Theodorou's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodorou, at least for the moment.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Theodorou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Theodorou shoots in looking for a takedown. Nixon tries to sprawl out of it but Theodorou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Theodorou checks it well. #CL2#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Theodorou'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.#BC2#
Nixon breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodorou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodorou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Theodorou in his tracks. #T1#
Good shot there by Nixon.
Nixon lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
Jake Theodorou's cut is getting worse.
Nixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Theodorou wants to take the fight to the mat but Nixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Theodorou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
Jake Theodorou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Theodorou is rocked!
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theodorou.
Oh Theodorou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Theodorou seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Theodorou drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theodorou working aggressively here.
Theodorou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nixon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Theodorou! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nixon is unloading with more strikes now! Theodorou drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon 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: EVO 12212016
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
Granit swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Granit ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Nixon finds it's target.
Nixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Granit moved out of range nicely.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Granit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon punishes Granit's body with a nice straight punch.
Nixon throws a hook but Granit blocks it.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Granit uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granit looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
Granit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Granit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Granit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granit misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Granit should have avoided that one.
Nixon feints a jab promting Granit to slip. Nixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Granit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Granit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Granit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Granit.#CL2#
Granit tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Granit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Granit.
A shot to the liver by Granit. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Granit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
It appears Granit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Granit keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon slips a straight right by Granit.
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!
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Granit walks into a jab.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granit throws a big counter combination but Nixon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Granit looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon misses with a right hand
and Granit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
Granit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Granit slips under a jab.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Granit.
A shot to the body from Granit misses
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Granit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Granit lands a lovely overhand right.
Nixon cracks Granit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nixon with a jab.#CL2#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon. #BC#
Granit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Granit swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Granit slips the punch.#CL2#
Nixon clinches up against the cage.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Granit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Granit is trying to break free.
Granit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon digs a right hand into Granit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Granit's gas tank.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Granit avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Granit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granit working aggressively here.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Granit backwards.
Granit is looking to break free of the clinch but Nixon has double underhooks. #T4#
Nixon lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Granit.
Nixon cracks Granit with a nice body shot.
Granit is breathing heavily.
Nixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon blocking some punches. #BC#
Granit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nixon lands the left hand.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Papa Granit has been cut.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon wants to clinch.
And Granit counters with a quick kick to the body but Nixon blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granit. That did some damage!
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papa Granit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Granit misses with a looping right.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Evil Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Granit keeps the fight on the outside.
Granit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Granit 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.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Granit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nixon under the eye.
Nixon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Granit counters with a big head kick but Nixon shrugs it off.
Nixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Granit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nixon.
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granit scores with a jab to the head.
Granit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Granit.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon clobbers Granit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Granit 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!
Granit throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon takes a swing at Granit's ribcage but misses.
Nixon connects with a jab.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granit.#T2#
Nixon slips a straight right by Granit.
Granit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Granit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Granit slips a jab from Nixon.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Granit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Nixon lands a left and a right that send Granit crashing to the mat, dazed. Nixon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Granit is rocked!
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Granit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Granit throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Nixon cracks a nice hook into Granit's ribs.
Nixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Granit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Granit lands with a good body shot.
Nixon lands with an overhand left.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Granit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Granit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon tries to clinch but Granit moves out of range.
Granit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Granit misses the target.
Granit blocks a leg kick.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon throws a body punch but Granit moves out of range. #T4#
Granit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Granit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granit.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg 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!
Nixon misses with an uppercut
and Granit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon misses with an uppercut
enabling Granit to counter with a crisp jab.
Granit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Granit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granit manages to avoid it.
Nixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Granit misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Granit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Papa Granit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Granit. That snapped Nixon's head back.
A slow jab from Granit misses its intended target.
Granit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Granit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Granit misses.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon jabs Granit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granit throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Granit, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Granit misses the jab.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granit blocks a jab.
Granit throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nixon wants to land a leg kick but Granit is out of range.
Granit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Granit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granit was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Both fighters circling a little - Nixon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Granit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon. #CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Granit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Granit fails to land.
Granit is trying to break the clinch but Nixon has him pressed against the cage.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Granit.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granit.
Granit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Papa Granit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Granit scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Granit controls the action.
Granit blocking some punches.
Granit misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Granit breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Granit.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Granit's calf.
Nixon tries to clinch but Granit moves out of range.
Nixon throws a low kick but Granit avoids it.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nixon defending well as Granit loads up on a big left hand.
Granit throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Granit.#T3#
Granit moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Granit misses with a hook
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granit checks a low kick from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Granit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granit.
It looked like Granit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Granit misses with an uppercut.
Nixon throws the left hand but Granit avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Granit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nixon throws a series of strikes that have Granit backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Granit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Granit.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Granit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
Granit gets through Nixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Granit prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Granit blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Nixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
A victorious Evil Nixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: G 47: TBD
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Ysengrin misses with a straight left.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ysengrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolf Training Lair in the buildup to the fight.
Nixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ysengrin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ysengrin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
A swing and a miss from Ysengrin.
Nixon misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin throws a body kick that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice leg kick.
Nixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ysengrin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nixon scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ysengrin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ysengrin slips a straight right by Nixon.#T1#
Ysengrin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Ysengrin moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
As Nixon tries to get set, Ysengrin tries to push him back and clinch up but Nixon manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon slips under a jab from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ysengrin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Ysengrin cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Ysengrin slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Ysengrin tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Ysengrin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ysengrin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin. #T2#
Ysengrin throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ysengrin, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ysengrin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ysengrin is trying to stall.
Nixon presses Ysengrin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ysengrin is breathing heavily.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ysengrin controls his hands.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ysengrin's elbow.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ysengrin.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Ysengrin just leaning against Nixon, taking a breather.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
Ysengrin is trying to break free.
Nixon presses Ysengrin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ysengrin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Ysengrin.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Ysengrin throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Ysengrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ysengrin tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ysengrin misses with the body kick
and Nixon counters with a leg kick.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Nixon pushes Ysengrin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Ysengrin is avoiding it.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Ysengrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Ysengrin's leg. Ysengrin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cingeto Ysengrin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Ysengrin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ysengrin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Ysengrin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin lands with an uppercut that bounces Nixon off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon swinging wildly here. #T1#
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
An inside leg kick from Nixon misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ysengrin misses the target.#CL#
Ysengrin has managed to clinch.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ysengrin controls his hands.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ysengrin prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Ysengrin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage. #T2#
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
A short right from Nixon on the inside. #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin blocks a low kick nicely.
Ysengrin misses with a straight right.
Ysengrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Ysengrin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Ysengrin controls the action.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon gets through Ysengrin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3##BC2#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ysengrin's sensitive parts.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Nixon throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ysengrin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Ysengrin.
Nixon lunges at Ysengrin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ysengrin's hand.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Ysengrin defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon. #T4#
Ysengrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon lands a jab to Ysengrin's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Ysengrin is out of range.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon throws a hook but Ysengrin avoids it easily.
Ysengrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Ysengrin moves away and avoids it.
Ysengrin works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Ysengrin missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ysengrin blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Ysengrin throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Ysengrin only half commits.
Ysengrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Ysengrin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ysengrin pushes Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Ysengrin lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Ysengrin breaks the clinch.
Nixon feints and then cracks Ysengrin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ysengrin down.
Ysengrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Ysengrin's head but Ysengrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ysengrin's head.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ysengrin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ysengrin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ysengrin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ysengrin slips a straight right by Nixon.
Ysengrin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ysengrin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Nixon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ysengrin with a hook.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon tries to clinch but Ysengrin is having none of it.
Nice shot by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Ysengrin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Ysengrin wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Ysengrin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nixon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ysengrin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ysengrin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ysengrin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ysengrin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nixon's knee momentarily.
Ysengrin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nixon at a distance.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin.
As Nixon backs away, Ysengrin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
Nixon scores with a nice head shot.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
A left and a right from Nixon both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Ysengrin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nixon. Nixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Nixon does it's job there.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ysengrin's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Evil Nixon just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon scores with a kick to the body.
Nixon throws a low kick, looking for Ysengrin's leg but Ysengrin calmly moves out of range.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ysengrin throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Ysengrin cracks Nixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nixon jabs Ysengrin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Ysengrin as he checks the leg kick.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Nixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ysengrin on the side of the head.
Ysengrin throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Ysengrin avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Ysengrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon misses with a body punch. #T2#
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ysengrin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin is looking to break free of the clinch but Nixon has double underhooks.
Nixon is looking to control Ysengrin's arms but Ysengrin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nixon has his back to the cage.
Nixon working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a left hand.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Ysengrin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nixon momentarily.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Nixon throws a solid leg kick but Ysengrin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nixon.#T4#
Ysengrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ysengrin moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Ysengrin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ysengrin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ysengrin throws a shot to the body.
Ysengrin lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon throws the left hand but Ysengrin avoids the punch easily.
Ysengrin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ysengrin throws a right hand that misses
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ysengrin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.#CL2#
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Evil Nixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ysengrin misses with a straight right.
Jab from Nixon.
Ysengrin scores with a body shot.
Ysengrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Ysengrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Ysengrin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ysengrin tries to clinch up but Nixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Nixon wants to counter with a clinch but Ysengrin pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ysengrin throws out the jab.
Ysengrin jabs Nixon right on the nose. Nixon blinks but takes it well.
Nixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ysengrin scores with a hook.#CL2#
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Ysengrin manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ysengrin scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Ysengrin's shoulder, as Ysengrin tries to avoid the shot.
Ysengrin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nixon digs a good hook to Ysengrin's body.
Ysengrin dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Ysengrin's shoulder, as Ysengrin tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cingeto Ysengrin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Ysengrin is out of range.
Ysengrin scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon throws a jab when Ysengrin was well out of range.
Ysengrin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Nixon.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ysengrin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Ysengrin saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ysengrin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ysengrin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Ysengrin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ysengrin staying out of range there.
Nixon tries to move into range but Ysengrin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ysengrin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ysengrin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ysengrin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.#T4#
Nixon checks a low kick from Ysengrin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ysengrin.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Ysengrin tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Ysengrin's body.
Ysengrin wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nixon throws a big counter head kick but Ysengrin avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Ysengrin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Nixon.
Nixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ysengrin is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evil Nixon.
Well Nixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Evil Nixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: G 44: Supersized Hype
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Blaster counters with an outside leg kick.
Blaster throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Blaster loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Blaster misses with a body punch
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Nixon misses with a double jab.
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaster checks it well.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Blaster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon tries a quick counter leg kick but Blaster is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Blaster.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaster. That did some damage!#T1#
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Blaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon checks a low kick from Blaster.
Nixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Blaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon thinks about the counter body kick.
Blaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blaster is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nixon jabs Blaster right on the nose. Blaster blinks but takes it well.
Blaster scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaster moves away.
Blaster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon staying out of range there.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon moves out of range as Blaster throws a body kick.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Nixon lands a high kick!
Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Blaster walks into a left hand.
Blaster 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. #CL2#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon presses Blaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaster.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Blaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blaster motions for Nixon to come forward. Blaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon punishes Blaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaster throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
A head kick misses from Blaster.
Nice jab there from Blaster.
Blaster throws a solid leg kick but Nixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blaster.
Blaster throws a head kick that half lands.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
Blaster takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Nixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaster. That did some damage!
Nixon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster'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.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nixon 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 Blaster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blaster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaster.
Blaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Blaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Blaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaster takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Nixon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaster throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Blaster misses with a low kick.
Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaster throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Blaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
Blaster tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon cracks the inside of Blaster's front leg.
Nixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaster.
Blaster connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Blaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
A quick step to the side and Blaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Master Blaster is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Blaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon tries to counter with a clinch but Blaster shakes him off and moves away.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Blaster.
That kick from Blaster tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaster lands a body shot.
Nixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Blaster moved out of range.
Blaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaster looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Blaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Blaster half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blaster's head backwards.#CUT2#
Master Blaster's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Nixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaster counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Nixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaster counters with a nice leg kick.
Blaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaster lands a body shot.
Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.#CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon gets through Blaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaster.
Nixon looking to stall.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Blaster.
Blaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action. #T4#
Blaster pushes off an throws an elbow but Nixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Blaster back against the cage.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Blaster's head.
Blaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Blaster being controlled against the cage.
Blaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaster works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon looking to slow down the pace here.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaster throws a head punch that misses.
Blaster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nixon is keeping busy.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Blaster avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Blaster as the two fighters clinch.
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 Master Blaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nixon 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.
Blaster is looking for a counter combo.
Blaster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blaster takes one on the button.
Nixon cracks Blaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaster moves away.
Blaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Blaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaster.
No joy there for Nixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaster.
A punch lands to the side of Blaster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Blaster scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaster lands with a nice body punch.
Blaster throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Nixon counters by moving into the clinch.
Nixon tries a body shot but Blaster blocks it.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blaster blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon works on Blaster's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Blaster.
Blaster misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon is looking to control Blaster's arms but Blaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nixon has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Blaster. #T2#
Blaster lands a nice uppercut.
Blaster tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaster stalling in the clinch but Nixon improves position.
Blaster taking a breather.
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Blaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Blaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaster misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Blaster just leaning against Nixon, taking a breather.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaster takes a shot to the head.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon wants to stall.
Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blaster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Blaster blocking some punches.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Blaster trying to control the position but instead, Nixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blaster into the cage.
Blaster tries to break the clinch but Nixon is controlling the position. #BC#
Blaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Blaster.
Nice straight punches there by Blaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaster.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nixon slips a straight right by Blaster.
Blaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blaster's hands.
Blaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaster moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Blaster throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab from Nixon.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster lands with a nice body kick.
Blaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Blaster moved out of range nicely.
Blaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Nixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaster connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evil Nixon.
I think Nixon 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evil Nixon!
Our winner, Evil Nixon, 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.
Master Blaster was interviewed post fight and said 'It was that little dude on my shoulder that done fucked me up. God he's got an annoying voice. He's kinda heavy too.'.

Event: G# 42 NG vs JEBE II
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Lee off the cage and back into range.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Lee misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Von Lee gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Von Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Von Lee missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Von Lee as Nixon tries to tie him up.
Von Lee misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Von Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Von Lee avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Von Lee is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon stalling against the cage.
Von Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Von Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nixon is defending well for now.
Nixon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nixon can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon. #T2#
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head.
Von Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nixon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Lee 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Von Lee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nixon regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon 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.
Nixon is controlling Von Lee's posture.
Nixon is continuing to stall.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Von Lee wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nixon controlling Von Lee's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nixon swings for the body but Von Lee moves out of range. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Lee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Lee.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Von Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Von Lee blocks the body kick.
Von Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee lands a shot to the body.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Von Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Von Lee.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Von Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
Von Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Von Lee.
Nixon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Lee. Von Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon catches Von Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Von Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Nixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Nixon prevents Von Lee from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Von Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Nixon avoiding damage as Von Lee throws knees to the body.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Von Lee.
Von Lee tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Von Lee back against the cage.
Nixon avoids the elbow strike from Von Lee, against the cage.
Von Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Von Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Von Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Von Lee missing with knees to the body.
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Nixon. #T2#
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head. #BC#
Von Lee breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Von Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Lee in his tracks.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Lee throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Von Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Von Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lee.
Nixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Von Lee circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Von Lee gets tackled into the cage by Nixon. Nixon maintains the clinch.
Von Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Von Lee controls the action.
Von Lee blocking some punches. #BC#
Von Lee breaks from the clinch.
Von Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Von Lee misses with a hook.
Von Lee throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Evil Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon digs a good hook to Von Lee's body.
Evil Nixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon slips under a jab from Von Lee.
Von Lee drops his hands momentarily and Nixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Lee with a body shot.
Von Lee lands the left hand.
Nixon is looking to slow Von Lee down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Von Lee misses its intended target.
Nixon wants to counter with a clinch but Von Lee pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Lee misses with the body kick
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Von Lee lands an uppercut.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nixon has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon gets through Von Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Von Lee is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
Von Lee is trying to stall.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Von Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Von Lee.
Von Lee lands an elbow inside that Nixon shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon works on Von Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Von Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Lee.
A short left from Nixon.
Clifton Von Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nixon slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nixon stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon taking a breather.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nixon.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards. #T3#
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Von Lee is rocked!
Von Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Von Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon presses Von Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Lee.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Lees head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Von Lee fails to land.
Nixon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Von Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon. #T4#
Von Lee blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon is leaning against Von Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Lee backwards.
Nixon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nixon creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Von Lee's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Von Lee drops to his knees and Nixon pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
A victorious Evil Nixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: G #38 Karter vs Brophy
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Nixon throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Barrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Barrera tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Barrera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Barrera has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Barrera tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Barrera manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Barrera counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon lands a body punch.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrera blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon gets through Barrera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon stalling the fight.
Nixon tries a body shot but Barrera blocks it.
Barrera misses with a punch to the body.
Barrera blocking some punches.
Nixon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barrera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrera.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Barrera.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Nixon working aggressively here.
Barrera misses with a body punch.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera lands a shoulder strike.
Barrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Barrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Barrera lands a body punch.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Barrera back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Nixon.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Barrera's ribcage. Barrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands an uppercut.#T3#
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
A short right from Nixon.
Barrera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nixon up against the cage.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon trying to control the position but instead, Barrera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nixon into the cage.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barreras head.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Barrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrera's elbow.
Barrera stalling in the clinch.
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Barrera improves position. #T4#
Barrera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrera can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrera as Nixon tries to tie him up.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Barrera slips a straight right by Nixon.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nixon with a hook.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nixon throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.#CL#
Nixon has Barrera up against the cage in a clinch.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barrera has Nixon pressed against the cage.
Barrera is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nixon slowing the pace effectively.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barrera can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Barrera has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Barrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Barrera presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrera tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Barrera back against the cage.
Barrera tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A short right from Barrera on the inside.
Barrera presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrera prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrera taking a breather.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Barrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Barrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
A short right from Barrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land.
Barrera taking a breather.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrera can do to turn this around?
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Barrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barrera blocks an uppercut.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrera backwards.
Barrera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barrera working aggressively here. #T3#
Barrera lands an uppercut.
Nixon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrera moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Barrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barrera throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nixon.
Barrera misses with a body shot.
Barrera ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a hook.
Barrera fakes the leg kick and cracks Nixon in the body.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
As Barrera tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Barrera manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Nixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Barrera throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Barrera throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
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#
Barrera takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Barrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Barrera counters with a right hand to the body.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barrera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nixon throws a jab when Barrera was well out of range.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon cracks Barrera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Barrera wants to counter the offense by Nixon and move into the clinch position.
Barrera scores with a leg kick.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrera is just out of range.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Barrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nixon.
Mario Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrera connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barrera needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.
Barrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrera connects with a single shot there.
Barrera misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Nixon.
A punch lands to the side of Nixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Nixon. #T3#
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Barrera cracks Nixon with a good jab.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Barrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Evil Nixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrera scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Barrera cracks Nixon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barrera has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nixon to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nixon is rocked!
Barrera tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barrera has time to react.
Nixon seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrera sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Barrera jabs at Nixon's body.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Barrera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nixon under the eye.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon scores with a hook.
Nixon throws out a powerful jab.
Barrera blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Barrera throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Barrera lands a body shot.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Barrera's body.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Barrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nixon 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Evil Nixon!
A victorious Evil Nixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: G #33 JEBE vs NG
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Nixon misses.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
We've been informed that Ysengrin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin's corner calls for a 1-2. Ysengrin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Ysengrin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nixon counters by moving into the clinch.
Ysengrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Nixon blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Ysengrin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Ysengrin breaks the clinch.
Cingeto Ysengrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ysengrin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Ysengrin avoids it well.
Ysengrin throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ysengrin connects with a body shot that sends Nixon's belly button to the back.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
It seemed like Ysengrin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.#T2#
Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ysengrin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Ysengrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ysengrin to score with a decent uppercut.
Ysengrin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ysengrin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ysengrin dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Nixon 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.
Ysengrin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ysengrin cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Ysengrin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Ysengrin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Ysengrin pushes him off.
Ysengrin with a nice cross.
Ysengrin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ysengrin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nixon if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ysengrin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Nixon backs off Ysengrin throws a huge counter combo but Nixon manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Ysengrin misses
and Nixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
Ysengrin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ysengrin misses with a jab to the body
and Nixon counters with an inside leg kick.
Ysengrin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nixon scores with a body shot.
Ysengrin misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cingeto Ysengrin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ysengrin misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Ysengrin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon tries to clinch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin misses with a looping right.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon tries to counter by clinching up but Ysengrin breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ysengrin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Ysengrin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Ysengrin avoids it well.
Nixon wants to clinch but Ysengrin slips to the side
enabling Ysengrin to counter with a crisp jab.
Ysengrin throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Ysengrin. Those never looked like landing.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ysengrin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Ysengrin circles away.
Ysengrin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon throws a leg kick
and Ysengrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Nixon looks to clinch
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Ysengrin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ysengrin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ysengrin.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ysengrin flicks out a counter leg kick but Nixon steps away.
Ysengrin lands with an overhand left.
Nixon misses with a body shot
and Ysengrin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ysengrin to score with a decent uppercut.
Ysengrin thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ysengrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ysengrin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ysengrin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon misses with a head kick.
Ysengrin misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Ysengrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon lands with a straight right. Ysengrin didn't see that one coming.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon misses the jab.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ysengrin manages to circle out of the way.
Ysengrin thumps Nixon with a low kick.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ysengrin. #T4#
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Ysengrin lands with a good body shot.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ysengrin connects with a looping right hand.
Ysengrin fakes the leg kick and cracks Nixon in the body.
Nixon jabs Ysengrin right on the nose. Ysengrin blinks but takes it well.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ysengrin manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cingeto Ysengrin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ysengrin connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Ysengrin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Ysengrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ysengrin checks a low kick from Nixon.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab from Nixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon 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.
Ysengrin misses with a low kick.
Ysengrin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ysengrin takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Ysengrin loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Nixon.
Ysengrin avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Ysengrin wants to counter with a clinch but Nixon pushes him away.
Nixon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nixon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ysengrin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
A big right from Ysengrin misses.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ysengrin.
Nixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ysengrin. That's going to slow Nixon down. #T2#
Ysengrin wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ysengrin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Ysengrin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Ysengrin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ysengrin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ysengrin staying out of range there.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
A good leg kick by Ysengrin.
Nixon throws a jab when Ysengrin was well out of range.
Ysengrin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Ysengrin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Ysengrin was not able to check.
Ysengrin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nixon.
Ysengrin avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ysengrin circles away.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ysengrin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ysengrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ysengrin throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Ysengrin. #T4#
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ysengrin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nixon in his tracks.
Ysengrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ysengrin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ysengrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ysengrin counters with a body kick.
Cingeto Ysengrin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nixon tries to score with a low kick but Ysengrin moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Ysengrin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down.
Cingeto Ysengrin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ysengrin circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cingeto Ysengrin.
I've got Ysengrin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cingeto Ysengrin!
Cingeto Ysengrin 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: G #28 CRESPO vs ALTAIR
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gael throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gael rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gael has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gael moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gael lands a front kick.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Gael's corner calls for a 1-2. Gael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Gael moves out of range.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Gael counters with a right hand to the body.
Gael lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gael looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well. #CL#
Nixon moves into range and clinches up with Gael.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gael lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land. #T1#
Nixon has had enough of the clinch but Gael keeps him there for the moment.
Gael lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Gael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gael tries for a takedown but Nixon manages to get underhooks.
Gael can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon tries a body shot but Gael blocks it. #TD2#
Gael pulls guard.
Gael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gael trying to keep a closed guard but Nixon is proving a slippery customer.
Nixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gael looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Nixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nixon postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gael stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gael checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gael shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Gael lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon jabs at Gael's body.
Gael throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nixon's waist but Nixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gael off to one side.
Evil Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugene Gael.
Nixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gael doesn't seem bothered though.
Gael lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Eugene Gael has been cut.
Gael works the jab nicely.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Gael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Gael closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon stalls. #T4#
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gael blocks an uppercut.
Gael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gael lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gael wants to break free but Nixon has control.
Gael misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
I was talking to Nixon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Nixon.
Nixon stalling in the clinch.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gael's elbow.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon tries a body shot but Gael blocks it.
Gael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gael breaks the clinch.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eugene Gael's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gael misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gael thinking.
Eugene Gael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gael moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Gael throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon swings for the body but Gael moves out of range. #CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gael softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gael can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon is trying to stall.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon works on Gael's body with a couple of short punches.
Gael can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gael blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Gael pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Nixon staying out of range there.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gael has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Gael. Those never looked like landing.
Evil Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gael throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Nixon misses.
Nixon 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.
Gael throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gael.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon throws a body punch but Gael moves out of range.
Nixon throws a body punch but Gael moves out of range.
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Gael slips a jab from Nixon.
Gael walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gael slips under a jab.
Gael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gael takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gael attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gael lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Gael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gael was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A clash of legs there as Gael blocks the low kick.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon misses with a hook. Gael ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Gael moves away and avoids it.
Gael replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nixon blocks it well.
Gael looks to throw a body kick
and Nixon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gael really felt that one!
Gael connects with a jab.
Gael misses with a looping left.
Gael throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gael.
Nixon takes a swing at Gael's ribcage but misses.
Nixon lands with a right hand.
Gael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gael.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Gael tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Gael.
Gael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gael can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Gael.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Nixon on the inside.
Gael working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon stalling.
Nixon trying to stall but Gael improves his position.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gael can do to turn this around?
Nixon prevents a body shot from Gael.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gael.
Gael is breathing heavily.
Gael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Gael backwards.
Gael looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eugene Gael'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Nixon finds it's way through Gael's defenses.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Gael is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nixon with a body shot.
Gael keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Nixon finds it's target.
Gael moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Gael misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gael.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Gael throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Gael tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Gael misses.
Nixon lands a front kick.
Gael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Gael moves into the clinch successfully.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Gael.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon lands a left hand. #BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon thows a body kick. Gael tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Nixon does no damage.
Gael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gael sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Gael tries to work over Nixon's front leg with a kick but Nixon checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon blocks a jab.
Gael throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gael.
Gael takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gael.
Nixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gael with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eugene Gael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##KD#
Nixon cracks Gael with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nixon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gael to stand back up!#ROC#
Gael is rocked!
Gael throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Gael is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon throws an overhand right that drops Gael like a sack of potatoes! Nixon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 33
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Aldridge 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.
Nixon throws a shot to the body.
Aldridge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a push kick but Aldridge slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aldridge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Nixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nixon.
Nixon lands an overhand right.
Aldridge throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Nixon counters by clinching up.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nixon. #T1#
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldridge backwards. #ROC2#
Aldridge is rocked!
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Oh Aldridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I was talking to Aldridge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee calls for Nixon to work.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldridge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon is leaning against Aldridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aldridge blocks an uppercut.
Nixon blocks an elbow strike from Aldridge.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
A body shot lands from Nixon.
Aldridge is breathing heavily.
Nixon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aldridge with a big uppercut! Aldridge tries to clinch up but Nixon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aldridge to the mat! Aldridge covers up and Nixon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evil Nixon!
A very excited looking Evil Nixon 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.

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