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Event:
CACC 142: Ribbler vs Gatsby
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mazzini defends it nicely.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Mazzini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Nickal
Mazzini is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazzini.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Mazzini is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg. #T1#
Nickal is not content to let Mazzini control the position.
Mazzini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Mazzini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzini wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mazzini takes Nickal 's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (8) vs (0) Nickal #SUB#
Nickal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mazzini's arms.
Mazzini controlling from the back.
Mazzini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2##SUB#
Nickal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mazzini's arms.
Mazzini is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nickal tries to break free.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Good control from Mazzini.
Nickal just trying to survive but Mazzini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mazzini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal tries to roll but Mazzini sticks to his back.
#T3##SUB#
Nickal is trying to roll into a better position but Mazzini has get a rear naked choke and Nickal is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickal . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hell (0) vs (4) Nickal
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (4) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal turns into Hell and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (6) Nickal
Hell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (9) Nickal
Hell wants to control but Nickal postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell is looking to reverse the position.
Nickal slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Nickal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hell is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it. #T1#
Nickal wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell is being controlled here.
Hell struggling a bit here.
Hell is trying to improve his position.
Nickal has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hell is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Hell is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face as Nickal controls the position.
Hell is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nickal trying to control the position but Hell is working away. #T3#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Nickal is trying to get an arm triangle but Hell is defending well.
Hell is looking to reverse the position.
Hell is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Hell is trying to get back to half guard.
Hell is not content to let Nickal control the position. #T4#
Nickal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Nickal laying and praying for a moment but Hell takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Nickal seems to be working for a kimura but Hell defends the submission attempt.
Hell has his hands clasped together around Nickal 's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Hell is defending the position.
Well, if Nickal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hell gets back to full guard.
Hell trying to control the position.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Hell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Hell has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (6) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7##SUB2#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hell won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal controls Hell momentarily but Hell frees himself.
Hell passes Nickal 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hell wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hell to get the leverage.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to control but Hell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T8#
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hell is working away from the top position though.
Nickal tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Hell sits in half guard.
Hell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal trying to control but Hell postures up.
Hell trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T9#
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal .
Hell being controlled here momentarily.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (6) vs (11) Nickal
Hell wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nickal is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hell won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T10#
Nickal works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (6) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell sneaks back into half guard.
Hell gets full guard.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Hell has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (8) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Hell controlling him for the moment.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Hell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Nickal is trying to control the position but Hell postures up.
Nickal looking to control but Hell passes into half guard.
Hell trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal wants to control but Hell passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (11) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (13) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal tries to hold on but Hell pushes him away. #T12#
Nickal is looking to improve his position but Hell isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal wants to hold on but Hell pushes him away.
Hell fails to take his opponent's back.
Nickal wants to hold on but Hell pushes him away.
Hell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hell moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hell (16) vs (14) Nickal #SUB#
Hell is looking for the choke from the back position but Nickal is controlling his hands well.
Nickal breaks Hell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (16) vs (16) Nickal
Nickal trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hell 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.#T13#
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (16) vs (19) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Nickal swings around for an armbar but Hell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nickal 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (18) vs (19) Nickal #T14#
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hell pushes down on Nickal 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hell seems to be working for a kimura but Nickal defends the submission attempt.
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 19 to 18. |
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Event:
CACC 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minasian sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minasian trying to control here.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Minasian is defending well.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minasian keeps working.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickal is trying for a kimura here. Minasian looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nickal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal ! |
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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bo Nickal ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Solis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickal circles away.
Solis misses with a takedown attempt - Nickal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solis napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Solis
Solis seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Solis for as long as he can get away with.
Nickal 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nickal is trying to get an arm triangle but Solis is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Solis's face as Nickal controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Nickal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nickal is trying to get an arm triangle but Solis is defending well.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Nickal 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nickal trying to control the position but Solis is working away. #SUB#
Nickal is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Solis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nickal gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Solis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nickal lets go of the hold and Solis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal !
Marco Solis spoke after the fight, saying 'All i got to say is lucky...'. |
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Event:
CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bo Nickal ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Gracie
Nickal tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Nickal controlling from mount.
Nickal looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Nickal has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nickal controlling from the top position. #T2#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Gracie
Nickal trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T3#
Nickal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gracie's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal looking to control but instead Gracie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nickal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gracie reverses the position - he's now on top in Nickal 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Gracie postures up.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (2) Gracie
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nickal sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nickal paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raul Gracie!
A relieved looking Raul Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Hunt
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nickal trying to control here.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is controlling Hunt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
#T1#
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Hunt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hunt won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Nickal pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt passes Nickal 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Nickal seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal trying to control the position.
#T3#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Nickal pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position. #T4#
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Hunt prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Nickal tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Nickal controlling the pace.
Hunt is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt is in trouble now - Nickal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (2) Hunt#T7#
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt is trying to escape the mount but Nickal keeps good control and instead manages to take Hunt's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (2) Hunt#SUB#
Nickal seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Hunt's chin but Hunt turns very nicely into Nickal 's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Hunt.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt passes Nickal 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Nickal 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.
Hunt passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (7) Hunt#T8##SUB2#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal , who protects the arm well.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Hunt pushing down on Nickal 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Nickal is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal looking to control.
#T10#
Nickal wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Hunt is fighting to break Nickal 's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (10) Hunt
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Nickal is in trouble now - Hunt has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (13) Hunt
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Nickal tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
Nickal tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Nickal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal is not content to let Hunt control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Hunt stands and throws Nickal 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (16) Hunt
Hunt working away.
Nickal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hunt's best efforts.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Nickal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nickal trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
#T14#
Hunt is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
Nickal won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 16 to 8.
Paul Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qasi.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Qasi sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is pressing down on Qasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qasi is holding on for now.
Qasi is staying active underneath Nickal , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nickal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (0) vs (5) Nickal
Qasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Qasi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nickal .
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
Qasi wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Qasi's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Qasi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Qasi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Qasi is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Nickal won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal prevents Qasi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Qasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Qasi looking to control.
Nickal 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Qasi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Qasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?#T6#
Nickal is pressing down on Qasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Qasi won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (9) Nickal
Qasi keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
Qasi is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nickal wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Qasi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal taking a breather here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Nickal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Qasi is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (15) Nickal
Qasi stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Qasi working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi is squirming around, avoiding Nickal 's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Qasi has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (4) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal gets his hands free as Qasi looks to control.
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Nickal is persistently looking for the submission but Qasi is defending it well.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Qasi right now.
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Qasi.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Qasi pushed the leg off.
Qasi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Qasi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Qasi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal 's guard. Nice work there by Qasi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (18) Nickal
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal is pulling down on Qasi's head. It's preventing any offense from Qasi, at least for the moment.
Qasi slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Qasi moves into full mount! Nickal won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (9) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal tries to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Qasi wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it. #T12#
Nickal can't escape the position.
Well,Qasi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Qasi tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Nickal is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal tries to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Nickal wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Nickal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Qasi is staying active.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Nickal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Qasi advancing to mount.
Qasi trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal is looking to get back to full guard here but Qasi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (12) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal sneaks back into half guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Nickal pulls Qasi in close to his closed guard and prevents Qasi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal has his hands on Qasi's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Diaz (ranked 15859 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Nickal (ranked 3168 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Mike Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz has picked Nickal up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Nickal
Diaz is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Diaz passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal .
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (5) vs (2) Nickal
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that Nickal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (7) vs (2) Nickal
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz passes Nickal 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Diaz is pressing down on Nickal 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal gets full guard.
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diaz trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Nickal denies him.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nickal prevents Diaz from moving into mount.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Diaz advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (12) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal regains half guard.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (12) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal is not going to allow Diaz to sit and survive in this position.
Nickal is looking for the choke from the back position but Diaz is controlling his hands well.
Nickal goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Diaz escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (14) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz is pressing down on Nickal 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal trying to control but Diaz postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is thwarting Nickal 's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Diaz controlling the action here.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Diaz wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal 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.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stands and throws Nickal 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (17) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz trying to control the position but Nickal is working away.
You can see the frustration on Nickal 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
Nickal won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Nickal wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Diaz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (20) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal struggling a bit here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nickal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Diaz is fighting to break Nickal 's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nickal . Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (23) vs (6) Nickal
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nickal is being controlled here.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nickal ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (25) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal regains half guard.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Nickal is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal gets full guard.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Diaz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nickal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Diaz stands and throws Nickal 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (28) vs (6) Nickal
Diaz working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 126
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Nickal .
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laureana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickal throws a lazy uppercut
and Laureana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Nickal .
Laureana staying out of range there.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Nickal .
We've been hearing reports that Laureana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal shoots in and drives through. Laureana sprawls well.#TD2#
Nickal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laureana!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laureana tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Laureana is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nickal connects with a decent elbow.
Laureana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laureana tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Laureana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laureana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.#SUB#
Laureana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.#SUB#
Laureana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Laureana looking for a triangle here. Nickal is fighting it but it looks tight! Laureana pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nickal is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 121
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nickal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nickal lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal misses with a straight right.
Nickal dodges the punch combination from Tyrone Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Tyrone Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tyrone Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyrone Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Tyrone Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyrone Jones has control of Nickal 's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Nickal is in close to Tyrone Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickal postures up and lands a big shot to Tyrone Jones's brow.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyrone Jones controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Tyrone Jones has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyrone Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrone Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickal tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Nickal misses the body punch
and Tyrone Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Nickal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyrone Jones to the ground. Nickal is now in Tyrone Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control Nickal 's posture.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal throws a strike but Tyrone Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nickal controlling the position.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Tyrone Jones blocks nicely.
Nickal landing with the ground and pound.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Tyrone Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Nickal stands up over Tyrone Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickal misses with a hook to the body
and Tyrone Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Nickal misses with a right hand
and Tyrone Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nickal really felt that one!
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrone Jones.#CL#
Tyrone Jones has Nickal up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Nickal .
Nice shot by Tyrone Jones.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickal at a distance.
Nickal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyrone Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Nickal misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
Nickal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Tyrone Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickal doesn't seem phased though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice combination. Nickal backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Nickal seems unphased.
#T1#
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Nickal misses with the combination.
Tyrone Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickal s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick from Tyrone Jones.
Nickal shoots in but Tyrone Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal .
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand right.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Tyrone Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyrone Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickal .
Nickal punishes Tyrone Jones's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Nickal goes for a double leg but Tyrone Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyrone Jones continues to drive forward.
Good shot there by Nickal .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrone Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyrone Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
Tyrone Jones swinging wildly here.
Nickal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Tyrone Jones. No joy for Nickal on that attempt.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch up.#T3#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyrone Jones as he avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones lands a front kick.
Nickal is breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Nickal moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones stuns Nickal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Tyrone Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Nickal 's head.
Tyrone Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Nickal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyrone Jones after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Nickal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal is in close to Tyrone Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB#
Tyrone Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickal can do to turn this around?
Tyrone Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyrone Jones preventing the sweep.
Tyrone Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep Tyrone Jones in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyrone Jones lands a front kick.
Nickal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch.
Nickal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyrone Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Nickal throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Nickal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nickal avoids it.
Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up. #T1#
Tyrone Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyrone Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyrone Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Nickal advances to half guard.
Tyrone Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyrone Jones has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyrone Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tyrone Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyrone Jones trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Tyrone Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyrone Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal pulls Tyrone Jones in to control the position.
Nickal 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.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyrone Jones is one step ahead there.
Tyrone Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones works over Nickal 's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nickal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones!
Sloppy strikes there by Nickal .
Tyrone Jones isn't going anywhere.
Tyrone Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tyrone Jones is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Nickal .
I think Nickal 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 114
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Nickal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Bickle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Bickle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bickle working the body and head with strikes.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Bickle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nickal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bickle off and has taken his back!
Nickal lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bickle avoids the strikes from Nickal .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nickal is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bickle is trying to remain composed but Nickal is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Bickle is trapped and Nickal is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nickal throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Bickle is really stuck here.
Bickle has hold of Nickal 's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Nickal misses with an elbow to the head.
Nickal scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nickal 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.
Bickle tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nickal .
Nickal missing with strikes from the back.
Nickal lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Bickle tries to break free.
Nickal lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nickal .
#CUT#
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Nickal lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bickle's head.
Nickal scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bickle is looking for a way out. #CUT#
That has opened up Travis Bickle's cut even more.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Nickal cracks Bickle with a big right hand from the back mount! Bickle immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Nickal takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 106
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Mamchenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nickal connects with a decent elbow.
Mamchenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
Mamchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
Mamchenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Nickal throwing shots but Mamchenko is blocking nicely.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamchenko gets back to full guard.
Nickal advances position into side control!
Nickal is putting a hurting on Mamchenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nickal tries to score with some ground and pound. Mamchenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamchenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal throws an elbow but Mamchenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nickal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mamchenko is avoiding damage well.
Nickal working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes. #T2#
Mamchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickal grinds an elbow into Mamchenko's temple.
Nickal working the ground and pound from side control.
Mamchenko wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal working the body and head with strikes.
Nickal lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal cracks Mamchenko with a big elbow.
Mamchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickal .
Nickal landing strikes.
Mamchenko struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Nickal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mamchenko down.
Nickal working the head with strikes.
Nickal working the ground and pound but Mamchenko is defending the strikes.
Nickal working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Nickal 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nickal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mamchenko some visible discomfort.
Nickal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mamchenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal is working Mamchenko over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Mamchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickal looks up at the clock and then as Mamchenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nickal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mamchenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickal .
Nickal throws a strike aimed at the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko avoids it well.
Mamchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nickal landing strikes.
Mamchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working Mamchenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mamchenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mamchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Nickal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamchenko.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mamchenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nickal defends it well.
Mamchenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickal under the eye.
Nickal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko feints the counter takedown.
Nickal slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickal .
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal 's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko connects with a jab.
Nickal throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamchenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1##TD#
Nickal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mamchenko is trying to defend but Nickal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nickal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mamchenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Mamchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nickal looking to finish Mamchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mamchenko!#ROC#
Mamchenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal working the ground and pound effectively.
Mamchenko is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?#T2#
Nickal softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Mamchenko is out cold! Nickal jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 98
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Nickal backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Nickal scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal .
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickal on the ground.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickal throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickal slips under a jab from Jackson.
Rodney Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses the jab.
Nickal 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.#T2#
Nickal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickal dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
#TD2#
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nickal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickal passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nickal lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Nickal throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson trying to hold on to Nickal 's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nickal lands a nice short elbow.
Nickal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Nickal postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nickal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Nickal throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to Nickal 's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson jabs Nickal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Nickal working the body and head with strikes.
Nickal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nickal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nickal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nickal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nickal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Nickal cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jackson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nickal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 96
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Petrosyan tenderised Nickal 's leg. Nickal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrosyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrosyan walks into a stiff left hand from Nickal .
Petrosyan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nickal 's head.
Nickal 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.
Petrosyan throws a leg kick but Nickal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petrosyan throws a head kick but Nickal moves out of range.
#TD#
Nickal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Petrosyan is trying to stand up here but Nickal is controlling him well. #ES2#
Petrosyan pushes Nickal off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrosyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickal circles away.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrosyan sprawls and moves away.#T1##CL2#
Petrosyan forces Nickal back against the cage and clinches.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Nickal is blocking nicely.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Nickal is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickal .
Nickal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petrosyan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickal goes for a takedown attempt but Petrosyan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armen Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrosyan.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Petrosyan avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal misses with a double jab.
Petrosyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrosyan misses with a body kick.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrosyan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nickal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Petrosyan tries to clinch but Nickal moves out of range.
Nickal keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrosyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Nickal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrosyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickal throws a hook to the side of Petrosyan's head but Petrosyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrosyan is looking for the big counter here.
Armen Petrosyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown but Petrosyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrosyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickal .
A head kick by Petrosyan misses #TD#
and Nickal counters with a single leg into guard. Petrosyan didn't expect that.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrosyan wants to stand and escape but Nickal is having none of it. #T3#
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal works over Petrosyan with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrosyan wants to stand and escape but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrosyan is looking to stand up but Nickal isn't so interested in that idea.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrosyan's head.
Nickal prevents Petrosyan from getting back to his feet.
Nickal works over Petrosyan with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Petrosyan is rocked!
Nickal arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Petrosyan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 85
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Dog Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nickal will feel that in the morning.
Nickal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog Iii 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.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickal 's knee momentarily.
Nickal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Nickal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickal throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Nickal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickal .
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1##TD#
Dog Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nickal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Dog Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal 's guard. Nice move by Dog Iii!#REVB#
Nickal wants to sweep here but Dog Iii controlling him for the moment.
Dog Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is pulling down on Dog Iii's head to control his posture.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog Iii wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there. #T2#
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Dog Iii tries to pass.
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Dog Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dog Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal is in close to Dog Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog Iii controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickal cracks Dog Iii with a solid left hand.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal is in close to Dog Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickal . Nickal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog Iii looks to land a body kick but Nickal moved away.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Nickal .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nickal misses.
Dog Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickal fails with the takedown.#T1#
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal misses with an uppercut.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the side of Nickal 's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog Iii 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 takedown defense from Dog Iii. No joy for Nickal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Nickal 's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dog Iii enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dog Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dog Iii is pulling down on Nickal 's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal , at least for the moment.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here. #T3#
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal passes Dog Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal working Dog Iii over with strikes. #T4#
Dog Iii wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dog Iii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dog Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dog Iii tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Dog Iii's hands, connecting with Dog Iii's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Nickal .
A clash of legs there as Nickal blocks the low kick.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Nickal ducked under it nicely.
Nickal misses with a jab to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog Iii throws a right hand that Nickal ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickal also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dog Iii.
Nickal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nickal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nickal misses.
Nickal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Nickal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickal throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickal throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Nickal off balance momentarily.
Nickal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Dog Iii misses. #T3#
Nickal misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickal . Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Dog Iii lands a big head kick that sends Nickal tumbling to the mat! Dog Iii takes a step backwards and waves Nickal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Good leg kick by Dog Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii cracks Nickal on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nickal falls backwards against the cage. Dog Iii follows up with more strikes that drop Nickal to his knees. Dog Iii keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nickal ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Cane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cane is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nickal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cane on the side of the head.
Nickal ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Nickal takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cane slips under a jab from Nickal .
Nickal lands with a shot to the body.
Nickal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Cane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal .
Nickal connects with a right hand. Cane shakes it off.
Nickal takes a swing at Cane's ribcage but misses.
Cane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cane throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cane 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.
Nickal stops Cane from getting back to his feet.
Nickal is looking to pass Cane's guard but actually Cane recovers to full guard.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cane trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Nickal working Cane over with strikes.
Cane wants to stand back up but Nickal manages to pass into side control.
Cane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickal 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cane defending well though.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cane wants to get back to his feet.
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard.
Nickal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Cane looking for submissions off his back.
Cane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal . #T3#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal .
Cane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cane keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal stops Cane from standing up.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cane works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nickal looks to land a right hand but Cane moved out of range.
Cane throwing a counter right hand but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Cane does it's job there.
Nickal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Nickal .
Cane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
Nickal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cane lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Cane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickal doesn't seem phased though.
Nickal misses with a right hand
and Cane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane with a jab.
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 Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cane misses with a hook. Nickal ducked under it nicely.
Cane defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Cane throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal 's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Nickal throws a combination that misses
letting Cane counter with a right hand.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal throws a poor cross that misses
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cane defends it nicely.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nickal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickal throws a jab when Cane was well out of range.
Nickal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cane was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickal .
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Nickal . No joy for Cane on that attempt.
Cane takes a swing at Nickal 's ribcage but misses.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.#T2#
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane tries to clinch but Nickal is having none of it.
And Nickal tries to counter it with a takedown but Cane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice jab there from Cane.
Cane misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a single leg into guard. Cane didn't expect that.
Cane keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Cane has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal taking shots to the head. #T3#
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickal holds of for dear life.
Nickal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Cane lands strikes from half guard.
Cane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Cane is controlling well.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Cane distracts Nickal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Cane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cane throws a big elbow that misses.
Cane postures up.
Cane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cane's head.
Cane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Cane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal 's guard. Nice move by Cane!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Cane scores with a shot to the body.
Nickal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickal wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickal takes one to the side of the head.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cane defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickal shoots in for a double leg but Cane sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
Nickal 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickal scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Cane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
Nickal moves away from the strike by Cane.
Cane misses with a series of wild punches.
Cane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cane misses with a body shot
and Nickal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cane.
As Nickal looks to move away, Cane throws a big counter combo but Nickal just gets out of the way.#T2#
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickal misses with a looping left.
Nickal throws the left hand but Cane avoids the punch easily.
Nickal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane lands an overhand right.
Nickal throws an off balance right hand
and Cane counters with a nice body shot.
Nickal misses with a straight left.
Nickal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cane on the side of the head.
Nickal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Cane misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nickal working Cane over with strikes.
Cane gets full guard.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Cane blocks nicely.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickal postures up in Cane's guard and throws a big left but Cane blocks it.
Cane has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Cane has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cane lunges at Nickal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickal 's hand.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Cane.
Cane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nickal throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darnell Cane is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
Cane cracks a nice hook into Nickal 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane cracks Nickal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cane lands a nice hook to Nickal 's body. Nickal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Nickal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickal missing with a left hand there. Cane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Nickal .
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nickal misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickal . Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Cane.
Cane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickal can do to turn this around?
Cane lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Cane rushes Nickal and presses him up against the cage.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Nickal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cane up against the cage.
Nickal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickal .
Cane tries for a takedown but Nickal manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darnell Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal tries for a takedown but Cane manages to get underhooks.
Nickal blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cane lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Nickal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nickal wants to take the fight to the mat but Cane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nickal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cane lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Nickal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nickal to the mat. Nickal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Cane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Cane tries to pass.
Nickal has control of Cane's left arm, preventing Cane from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Cane had his way with Bo Nickal in that round.
That's time! Cane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Cane moved out of range nicely.
Cane throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cane rushes Nickal and presses him up against the cage.
Nickal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal wants to take the fight to the mat but Cane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Cane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nickal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Cane misses the shot to the body.
Nickal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Cane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickal defends well and Cane ends up having to push Nickal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cane blocks a jab.
Nickal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Nickal misses its intended target.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickal .
Darnell Cane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal .
Cane cracks a nice hook into Nickal 's ribs.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cane.
Nickal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Cane.
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cane wants it to stay on the feet.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal misses with a shot to the body
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane fails to land the takedown.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickal at a distance.
#T3#
Nickal ducks right into an uppercut from Cane.
Nickal throws a looping overhand right but Cane ducks down to avoid it.
Cane attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Cane lands a nice shot that snaps Nickal 's head back.
Cane digs a good body shot into Nickal 's ribs.
Cane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickal on the side of the head.
Cane swings widly with a right hand
and Nickal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
A jab from Cane does it's job there.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Nickal with an uppercut!
Nickal falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickal !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Bo Nickal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Cane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cane, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane retains his middleweight title!
Darnell Cane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hall.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
Hall 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.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nickal .
Nickal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Nickal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Hall lands with a right hand.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Hall tries to bum rush Nickal with a series of wild strikes but Nickal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Nickal 's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickal tries to avoid it.
Hall lands with a hook. Nickal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
Nickal misses with a double jab.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickal moves away.
Hall avoids the body shot from Nickal .
#T2#
Nickal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Hall is quick to defend against it.
Nickal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickal throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
Nickal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal misses with a hook.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Nickal ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall misses with a leg kick.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal moves away from the strike by Hall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickal misses with a hook.#T4#
Hall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Nickal looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Nickal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Nickal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Nickal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickal .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickal staying out of range there.
Hall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickal .
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws out a leg kick but Nickal moves out of range and Hall only half commits. #TD#
Nickal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall keeping hold of Nickal 's head, controlling as best he can.
Nickal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nickal is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
Hall wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Hall controlling the position well.
Nickal throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hall seems keen to control Nickal 's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
That has opened up Scott Hall's cut even more.
Hall managing to control the position.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall controlling Nickal 's posture.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#
The cut above Scott Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nickal postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hall'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##TD#
Nickal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Hall has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
Nickal stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
Scott Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Nickal !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 60
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall throws a hook but Nickal avoids it easily.
Nickal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab. #TD#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hall quickly recovers to half guard.
Nickal working over Hall with some ground and pound. Hall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nickal throws a strike but Hall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall seems keen to control Nickal 's posture.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Hall is continuing to stall.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nickal misses with a body shot.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Hall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nickal 's calf.#T4#
Hall throws a jab when Nickal was well out of range.
Nickal lands a lovely overhand right.
Nickal slips a jab and a cross from Hall.
Nickal takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Scott Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal .
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!
Nickal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickal 's head.
Hall throws a low kick but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Hall is quick to defend against it.
Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hall slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hall lunges at Nickal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickal 's hand.
Nickal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Nickal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Hall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Hall counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nickal shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickal 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Nickal . Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickal throws a good cross that connects.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Nickal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal .
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal .
Hall pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickal .
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
A jab lands there for Hall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickal .
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall thuds his right hand into Nickal 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Nickal shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Nickal misses. #TD#
Nickal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal 's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall is hanging on to Nickal 's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is controlling the position but Nickal somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickal is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nickal trying to control the position here.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT#
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
Hall pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nickal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Bo Nickal .
I think Nickal 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nickal throws a jab when Dog Iii was well out of range.#TD#
Nickal shoots in and bounces Dog Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog Iii has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal postures up in Dog Iii's guard and throws a big left but Dog Iii blocks it.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nickal distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal postures up.
Dog Iii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dog Iii is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Nickal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Dog Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog Iii is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dog Iii is pulling down on Nickal 's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal , at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickal . Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog Iii tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Nickal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Dog Iii has wrist control.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal lands a couple of digs.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog Iii can do to turn this around?
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dog Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Nickal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Dog Iii blocks nicely.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog Iii's head.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.
Nickal passes Dog Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal prevents Dog Iii from improving his position.#T3#
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal winds up and cracks Dog Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickal winds up and cracks Dog Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal throwing shots but Dog Iii is blocking nicely.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog Iii taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dog Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Dog Iii's hands, connecting with Dog Iii's forehead.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dog Iii taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nickal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Nickal .
Dog Iii counters with a body kick.
Nickal blocks a leg kick.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Nickal scores with a takedown into Dog Iii's guard.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Dog Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal . #T1#
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dog Iii's guard.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal throws a strike but Dog Iii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Nickal .
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nickal misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dog Iii takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nickal lands some shots froms side control.
Nickal is working Dog Iii over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Dog Iii is rocked!
Nickal lands an elbow.
Dog Iii is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal lands some shots froms side control.
Nickal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dog Iii is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nickal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 43
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Lecter misses with a right hand
and Nickal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickal moves out of range as Lecter strikes.
Nickal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lecter throws a big shot that misses.
Lecter walks into a stiff left hand from Nickal .
Nickal lands a nice hook to Lecter's body. Lecter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickal counters with a nice uppercut.
Lecter clobbers Nickal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickal blocks a jab.
Nickal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lecter defends it well.
Nickal slips a straight right by Lecter.
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
Lecter throws a nice looking combination but Nickal bobs and weaves to avoid 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!
Lecter misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Lecter misses with an uppercut
and Nickal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Lecter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Nickal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lecter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Lecter misses.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Lecter looks to throw the jab but Nickal is out of range.
Nickal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lecter ducks under a wild hook from Nickal .
Hannibal Lecter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lecter misses the target.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Lecter misses.
Lecter lands with a right hand.
Nickal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lecter manages to avoid it.
Lecter wants to clinch up but Nickal keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Nickal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Lecter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nickal 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Nickal counters with a three punch combo that has Lecter backing up. Lecter nods at Nickal to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal staying out of range there.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal connects with a jab.
Nickal staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Lecter misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lecter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lecter throws out a loose jab but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lecter thuds his right hand into Nickal 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
Nickal takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lecter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lecter throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Nickal .
Lecter throws a hook to the side of Nickal 's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lecter on the side of the head.
Nickal misses with an uppercut
and Lecter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lecter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Nickal .#T4#
Lecter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Lecter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Lecter misses its intended target.
Nickal missing with a left hand there. Lecter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickal lands with an uppercut that bounces Lecter off the cage and back into range.
Nickal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lecter.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lecter!
The ground and pound from Nickal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nickal scores with punches from side control.
Nickal working away.
Nickal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lecter some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lecter falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown. Lecter fights it but they end up in guard.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Lecter is looking to improve his position.
Nickal lands strikes from half guard.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal . #SUB#
Lecter looking for submissions off his back.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB#
Lecter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lecter is looking to improve his position.
Lecter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal 's back!
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Lecter gets his hands free. #SUB#
Lecter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Nickal 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nickal is keeping busy.
Lecter misses with an elbow to the head.
Nickal tries to roll but Lecter sticks to his back.
Nickal just trying to survive but Lecter is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nickal wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB#
Lecter working for a choke but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Lecter keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Lecter working for a choke but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Lecter gets his hands free.
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lecter sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lecter with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Nickal can't escape the position.
Lecter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickal tries to hold on but Lecter postures up.
Nickal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal is doing well to control the position and prevent Lecter from advancing to side control.
Lecter trying to control from Nickal 's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lecter is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickal has wrist control.
Lecter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Lecter controlling him for the moment.
Nickal seems keen to control Lecter's posture.#T4#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lecter is one step ahead there.
Lecter trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #SU#
Lecter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lecter missing with a left hand there. Nickal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickal misses with a body shot
and Lecter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lecter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Lecter is looking to control Nickal 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lecter avoid being mounted?
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Hannibal Lecter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lecter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lecter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lecter swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Lecter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lecter loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Nickal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lecter.
Nickal staying out of range there.
Nickal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lecter throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
And Nickal tries to counter it with a takedown but Lecter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lecter throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal 's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Nickal misses.
Nickal punishes Lecter's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickal moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Nice jab there from Lecter. #T1#
Nickal lands a jab to the head.
Nickal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lecter throws a jab when Nickal was well out of range.
Lecter throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Nickal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickal works over Lecter with some ground and pound from guard.
Lecter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal 's guard. #REVR#
Lecter wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Lecter stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal .
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Lecter from controlling successfully.
Nickal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickal pulls Lecter in close to his closed guard and prevents Lecter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lecter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Lecter is fighting to break Nickal 's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal 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.
Lecter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lecter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickal seems keen to control Lecter's posture.
Nickal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lecter stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal .#T3#
Nickal is controlling Lecter's posture.
Lecter trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lecter's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nickal 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Lecter blocks nicely.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lecter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal .
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Lecter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Lecter working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Lecter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickal is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lecter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lecter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickal moves out of range as Lecter strikes.
Nickal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickal lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Nickal - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Nickal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nickal 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Nickal !
Hannibal Lecter spoke after the fight, saying 'i think he put his finger up my bum'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Caulfield shoots in and drives through. Nickal sprawls well.
Nickal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal throws a body punch but Caulfield moves out of range.
Caulfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caulfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickal circles away.
Caulfield throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown. Caulfield fights it but they end up in guard.
Caulfield is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nickal dives into side control.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caulfield is looking for a sweep.
Caulfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nickal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Caulfield tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Caulfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nickal scoring with punches and elbows.
Caulfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Caulfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caulfield dodges the ground and pound from Nickal .
Caulfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickal 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nickal is nestled in close to Caulfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Caulfield is rocked!
Caulfield is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh Caulfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickal lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Caulfield! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nickal jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal !
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 36
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nickal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal cracks Massu with a good jab.
Massu moves away from the strike by Nickal .
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Massu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu avoids the body shot from Nickal .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massu .
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Nickal misses with a hook. Massu ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Massu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickal throws out the jab.
Massu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Massu scores with a hook to the body. Nickal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Massu throws a jab when Nickal was well out of range.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Massu is quick to defend against it.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Massu misses with a body shot
and Nickal counters with a left to the body.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Massu moves out of range of the strikes.
Massu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal throws a hook but Massu blocks it.
Massu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Massu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nickal scores with a nice right hand.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massu .
Massu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt.
Massu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal .
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal misses with the combination.
Massu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Massu misses with a hook.
Nickal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickal loads up on a big right hand but Massu slips the punch.
Massu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal cracks a nice hook into Massu 's ribs.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Massu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nickal throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Massu counter with a right hand.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Massu ! But no joy.
Bo Nickal is winning the standup battle so far.
Massu moves out of range as Nickal strikes.
A little jabbing left from Massu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Massu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Massu slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Massu finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massu wants to counter with a clinch but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Massu .
Nickal shoots for a takedown but Massu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Massu misses.#T1#
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal throws a jab but it's blocked by Massu .
Massu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Massu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bo Nickal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Massu 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 Nickal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickal takes a swing at Massu 's ribcage but misses.
Massu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickal .
Massu pounces like a tiger and cracks Nickal with a vicious hook! Nickal is down but not out! Massu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fabouzi Massu !
Our winner, Fabouzi Massu , 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.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 31
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Lecter throws a hook to the side of Nickal 's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Lecter is out of range.
Lecter wants to clinch up but Nickal keeps it at a distance.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lecter sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lecter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lecter regains half guard.
Nickal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lecter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lecter wants to get back to his feet.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal thows a huge punch but Lecter dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal is thwarting Lecter's attempts to control the position.
Lecter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Lecter tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Lecter is controlling Nickal 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Lecter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nickal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lecter wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Lecter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lecter trying to hold on to Nickal 's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Lecter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal 's back!
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Lecter keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Lecter is trying to stick to Nickal 's back but Nickal is turning into Lecter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lecter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nickal .
Lecter trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal is in close to Lecter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lecter working a defensive guard here.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickal is in close to Lecter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Lecter blocks nicely.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lecter is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lecter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickal is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Nickal stands up over Lecter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lecter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lecter has his hands on Nickal 's head, controlling the position.
Lecter wants to stand but Nickal is controlling the position.
Lecter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal stands up over Lecter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lecter is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up. #SUB2#
Nickal is sitting in close to Lecter's body. Lecter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nickal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nickal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lecter.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannibal Lecter!
Hannibal Lecter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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