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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 109
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.#TD#
Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nichalos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jr is in Nichalos's guard.
Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jr is standing up over Nichalos. Nichalos looks to escape but Jr dives into side control.
Jr working the ground and pound but Nichalos is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jr 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.
Nichalos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing that Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr working the ground and pound but Nichalos is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nichalos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet but Jr drags him back down.
Nichalos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nichalos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nichalos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Jr wants to control but Nichalos is keeping him busy.
Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nichalos some visible discomfort.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Jr crashes against the mat.
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nichalos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Jr wants to control but Nichalos is keeping him busy.
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nichalos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nichalos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nichalos is avoiding damage well.
Nichalos tries to escape but Jr is in control.
Jr landing a few strikes.
Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nichalos is avoiding damage well.
Jr wants to control but Nichalos is keeping him busy.
Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nichalos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jr is controlling him well.
Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichalos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jr lands a shot to the head.
Nichalos is trying to stand back up.
Nichalos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jr is punishing Nichalos with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nichalos is trying to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nichalos!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Nichalos, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes Nichalos against the cage but Nichalos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Good work by Nichalos as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nichalos throws a body punch but Jr moves out of range.
Nichalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr. #TD#
Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nichalos is pushing Jr's head away, looking to escape. Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jr cracks Nichalos with a big elbow.
Jr is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jr in side control, throwing shots but Nichalos defends.
Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Nichalos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nichalos is not content to let Jr control the position.
Check out the look on Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jr grinds an elbow into Nichalos's temple.
Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nichalos can do to turn this around?
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet but Jr drags him back down.
Nichalos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
Jr lands an elbow.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.#T2#
Jr working the ground and pound but Nichalos is defending the strikes.
Nichalos is trying to buck Jr off.
Jr is putting a hurting on Nichalos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nichalos tries to escape but Jr is in control.
Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nichalos to see if he's OK.
Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nichalos tries to escape but Jr is in control.
Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Nichalos taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#
Nichalos is rocked!
Jr working the head with strikes.
Nichalos is still in real trouble! Can Jr finish him?
Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Nichalos pushes Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jr is putting a hurting on Nichalos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nichalos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jr landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Andy Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichalos parries the strikes from Jr easily there. Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nichalos to escape.
Jr working the ground and pound.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nichalos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nichalos takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jr lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Nichalos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jr.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jr connects with a big shot to the side of Nichalos's head.
Can Nichalos hold on?! Jr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Will Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nichalos trying to get back to his feet but Jr is in full control for now.
Jr cracks Nichalos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Nichalos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Nichalos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jr throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nichalos!
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet.
Jr is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Nichalos is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Jr!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 85
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nichalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Nichalos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nichalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Nichalos blocks an uppercut.
Nichalos lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nichalos prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Nichalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorgensen taking a breather.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Nichalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jorgensen blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nichalos gets an underhook and turns Jorgensen into the cage.
Nichalos is leaning against Jorgensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichalos misses with a punch to the body.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Nichalos blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nichalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorgensen or not.
Jorgensen is working for takedown but Nichalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Jorgensen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nichalos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Jorgensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nichalos.
#T2#
Nichalos scores with a shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Nichalos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Nichalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jorgensen.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nichalos.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nichalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorgensen or not.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Nichalos avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Nichalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nichalos is leaning against Jorgensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nichalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nichalos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nichalos. #T3#
Nichalos lands a nice elbow.
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nichalos is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Nichalos cracks Jorgensen with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nichalos tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nichalos lands a nice elbow.
Nichalos lands a nice elbow.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichalos.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos scores with a shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichalos prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Nichalos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Nichalos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nichalos misses with a punch to the body.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Nichalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nichalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nichalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nichalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nichalos lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Jorgensen is rocked!
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Jorgensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichalos is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Jorgensen seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Nichalos 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##CL2#
Nichalos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nichalos lands a left hand.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nichalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichalos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Nichalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Nichalos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nichalos lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nichalos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jorgensen to his knees! Nichalos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacoby Nichalos!
A relieved looking Jacoby Nichalos 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:
MMAHelsinki - 78
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Moody throws a right hand that Nichalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Nichalos also avoids with ease.
Nichalos tries to counter with a clinch but Moody shakes him off and moves away.
Nichalos looks to land a left hand but Moody moved out of range nicely.
Nichalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nichalos throws the left hand but Moody avoids the punch easily.
Moody slips under a jab from Nichalos.
Moody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nichalos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Nichalos drives through and clinches with Moody against the cage.
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Moody unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nichalos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moody. #BC#
Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nichalos drives through and clinches with Moody against the cage.
Nichalos has a couple of punches blocked by Moody.
Nichalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichalos pushes Moody back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Moody.
Nichalos is leaning against Moody and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Moody has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nichalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Moody controls his hands.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moody is breathing heavily.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moody's elbow.
Nichalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moody blocks a body shot from Nichalos.
Moody wants to break free but Nichalos has control.
Moody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nichalos lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nichalos scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moody moves out of range as Nichalos strikes.
Nichalos misses the shot to the body.
Moody looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nichalos swings for the body but Moody moves out of range.
Nichalos throws a hook but Moody blocks it.#CL2#
Nichalos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moody, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Moody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichalos gets through Moody's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Moody blocks it.
Moody wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moody blocks an elbow strike.
Nichalos pushes Moody back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moody is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nichalos is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nichalos.
Moody stalling in the clinch but Nichalos improves position.
Nichalos avoiding damage as Moody throws knees to the body.
Moody is trying to maintain a safe position but Nichalos gets an underhook and turns Moody into the cage.#BC#
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moody throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Moody.
Moody is looking to clinch but Nichalos is avoiding it.
Jacoby Nichalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Moody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Nichalos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Moody breaks from the clinch.
Moody misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Nichalos counters by moving into the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nichalos fails to land. #BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nichalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nichalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moody closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nichalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nichalos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moody scores with a nice body kick.
Nichalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moody counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Moody takes the fight into the clinch.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Moody blocks it.
Moody looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Moody will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nichalos up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichalos can't find room to land a body shot as Moody controls the action.
Moody is pushing Nichalos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nichalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Moody avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage. #BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moody wants to clinch up but Nichalos keeps it at a distance.
Moody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nichalos.
Sloppy strikes from Moody. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Nichalos instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Nichalos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nichalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nichalos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moody ducks under a wild hook from Nichalos.
Moody tries to clinch but Nichalos is having none of it.
Nichalos misses with a hook.
A big right from Nichalos misses.
Moody went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moody with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nichalos to score with a decent uppercut.
Nichalos dodges the punch combination from Moody.
Nichalos misses with a straight left.
Moody attempts a counter takedown but Nichalos avoids it well and moves away.
Moody slips under a jab from Nichalos.
Nichalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Moody was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Moody closes the distance and clinches.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Moody can't break the clinch.
Moody blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nichalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichalos's coach down at Restricted area was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nichalos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nichalos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moody's brow. #T1#
Nichalos misses with an elbow over the top.
Moody lands a good knee to the midsection. Nichalos won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Nichalos.
Nichalos is working Moody over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nichalos fails to land.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Moody avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage.
Moody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nichalos.
Moody working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Moody breaks from the clinch.
Nichalos keeps the fight on the outside.
Moody moves in looking to clinch but Nichalos pushes him off.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch but Nichalos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Nichalos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nichalos throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moody.
Moody tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichalos's elbow. #T2#
Moody tries a knee to the head but Nichalos blocks it.
Moody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moody's elbow.
Moody avoids a wild elbow strike from Nichalos.
Nichalos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moody's efforts to push away.#BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moody scores with a nice strike.
Hoss Moody is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Moody takes the fight into the clinch.
Nichalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichalos working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nichalos fails to land.
Moody misses with an elbow strike.
Jacoby Nichalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nichalos lands a shot to the body.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Moody lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Moody scores a nice knee to the body.
Nichalos lands a left hand.
Nichalos tries to work over Moody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Nichalos.
Nichalos throws a head punch that misses.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moody tries to break free but Nichalos pushes him back against the cage.
Nichalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Moody blocks it.
Moody unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nichalos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nichalos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moody's brow.
Moody tries to stall but Nichalos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Moody scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichalos.
Nichalos avoids a wild elbow strike from Moody.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moody just leaning against Nichalos, taking a breather.
Moody takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichalos working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Nichalos.
Moody prevents a body shot from Nichalos.
Moody landing knees to the body.
Moody tries to circle away but Nichalos has him pinned against the cage.
Moody doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nichalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Moody.
Moody is looking to control Nichalos's arms but Nichalos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moody has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Nichalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moody tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nichalos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nichalos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moody.
A jab from Nichalos misses.
A big left from Nichalos misses.
Moody is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nichalos.
Moody swinging wildly here.
Nichalos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Moody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moody misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Nichalos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nichalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Moody controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichalos.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nichalos pushes Moody up against the cage in a clinch.
Nichalos digs a right hand into Moody's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moody's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos. #T1#
Moody is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nichalos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moody avoids the elbow strike from Nichalos, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nichalos fails to land.
Nichalos works on Moody's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nichalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Moody uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nichalos throws an elbow but it misses.
Moody's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moody misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Moody takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nichalos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Moody avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichalos lands a body shot.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Nichalos has a couple of punches blocked by Moody.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nichalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Moody backwards.
Nichalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nichalos misses with the head strike.
Nichalos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Moody tries to break free but Nichalos pushes him back against the cage.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moody trying to stall but Nichalos improves his position.
Moody blocking some punches.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Moody missing with knees to the body.
Moody is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moody avoids a wild elbow strike from Nichalos.
Moody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nichalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moodys head.
Moody trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Nichalos.
Nichalos throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Moody lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moody backwards.
Nichalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Moody is rocked!
A body shot lands from Moody.
Oh Moody is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moody seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jacoby Nichalos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Moody blocks it.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoss Moody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moody taking a breather.
Nichalos misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacoby Nichalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nichalos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacoby Nichalos!
Jacoby Nichalos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 67
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nichalos throws out the jab. #CL#
Nichalos moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nichalos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nichalos clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Oshan Jackson has been cut.#CL#
Nichalos clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nichalos lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nichalos just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nichalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacoby Nichalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichalos darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Nichalos backpedaling.
Nichalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Nichalos.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
#CL#
Nichalos clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nichalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Jackson tries to stall but Nichalos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichalos works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nichalos prevents it.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Nichalos lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Nichalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nichalos digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nichalos avoids it.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichalos lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacoby Nichalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oshan Jackson.
Nichalos gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nichalos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nichalos prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Nichalos prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Nichalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichalos.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nichalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Nichalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is working for takedown but Nichalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
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!
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson pushes Nichalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos working aggressively here.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichalos throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson trying to stall but Nichalos improves his position.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nichalos fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Nichalos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Nichalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.#CL#
Nichalos moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Nichalos won't allow it.
Good body shot from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nichalos lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nichalos.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichalos. #T1#
Nichalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nichalos walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Nichalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson slips under a jab.
Nichalos throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nichalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nichalos throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Nichalos misses with a straight right.
Oshan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nichalos throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson moves out of range as Nichalos strikes.
Jackson slips under a jab from Nichalos.#CL#
Nichalos gets a clinch. #T2#
Nichalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Nichalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Nichalos.
A body shot lands from Nichalos.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nichalos to keep the fight standing.
Jacoby Nichalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oshan Jackson.
Nichalos lands with a right to the head.
Nichalos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Nichalos misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Nichalos lands an uppercut.
Nichalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Nichalos, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
Nichalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Nichalos cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
#T4#
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nichalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichalos.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Nichalos avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
A short right from Nichalos.
Nichalos tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nichalos presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nichalos tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nichalos after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Nichalos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oshan Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nichalos scores with a hook.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Nichalos gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Nichalos lands a jab.
Nichalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nichalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Nichalos shakes him off and moves away.
Nichalos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nichalos closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Nichalos dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichalos misses the jab.
Nichalos takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Oshan Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nichalos wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Nichalos lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nichalos throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Nichalos scores with a hook.
Jackson slips under a jab from Nichalos.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Nichalos moves out of range easily.
Nichalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Nichalos's head back.
Nichalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Nichalos avoids it with no problem.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Nichalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nichalos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Nichalos backpedaling.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nichalos eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Nichalos looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. #T2#
Nichalos misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nichalos throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Nichalos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacoby Nichalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nichalos takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Nichalos darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Nichalos has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Nichalos.
Jackson is working for takedown but Nichalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacoby Nichalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oshan Jackson.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nichalos is defending well.#T3#
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichalos.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Nichalos lands a nice uppercut.
Nichalos lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Nichalos lands an uppercut.
Nichalos can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Nichalos lands with a right to the head.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Nichalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichalos throws an elbow but misses.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Nichalos pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nichalos lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichalos scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Oshan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacoby Nichalos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nichalos finish him?
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands with a light punch inside.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichalos keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacoby Nichalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nichalos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacoby Nichalos!
A relieved looking Jacoby Nichalos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Oshan Jackson had this to say: 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 60
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Sepulveda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sepulveda sets himself, and Nichalos steps forward looking for the clinch! Sepulveda avoids it this time.
We've been informed that Nichalos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sepulveda connects with a crisp jab.
Nichalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sepulveda lands with a hook. Nichalos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Nichalos is rocked!
A combination from Sepulveda does no damage.
Nichalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Sepulveda finish him?
Sepulveda dives in for a single leg takedown but Nichalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nichalos moves to clinch but Sepulveda breaks away
and Sepulveda counters with a left and a right that stings Nichalos.
Nichalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nichalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sepulveda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nichalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nichalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sepulveda doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Sepulveda both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Nichalos clinches up with Sepulveda and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichalos throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sepulveda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nichalos walks away with a smile on his face. Sepulveda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sepulveda misses with a takedown attempt - Nichalos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Nichalos slips a jab and a cross from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nichalos tries to avoid it but Sepulveda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nichalos to the ground. Nichalos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sepulveda is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Nichalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nichalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Nichalos throws a right hand that misses
and Sepulveda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sepulveda moves out of range as Nichalos strikes.
Nichalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepulveda.
Sepulveda lands a lovely overhand right.
Sepulveda digs a good body shot into Nichalos's ribs.
Nichalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sepulveda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nichalos circles away.
Nichalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sepulveda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sepulveda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nichalos swivels and escapes.
Sepulveda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nichalos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sepulveda momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nichalos clinches with his opponent.
Nichalos pushes Sepulveda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sepulveda avoids the elbow strike from Nichalos, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sepulveda.#T2#
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sepulveda backwards.
Sepulveda is trying to pull guard but Nichalos has him pressed against the cage.
Nichalos lands a left hand.
Nichalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Sepulveda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Sepulveda manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nichalos misses the target.
Nichalos tries to clinch but Sepulveda moves away
and Sepulveda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sepulveda looks to land a left hand but Nichalos moved out of range nicely.
Nichalos looks to land a left hand but Sepulveda moved out of range nicely.
Nichalos throws the left hand but Sepulveda avoids the punch easily.
Sepulveda throws a right and a left that Nichalos avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Nichalos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Nichalos closes the distance and clinches.
Sepulveda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nichalos backwards.
Sepulveda blocks a body shot from Nichalos. #TD#
Sepulveda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nichalos regains guard.
Nichalos wants to stand and escape but Sepulveda is having none of it. #T3#
Sepulveda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sepulveda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nichalos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sepulveda advances position into side control!#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nichalos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichalos has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nichalos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Sepulveda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet but Sepulveda drags him back down.#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to get an arm triangle but Nichalos is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sepulveda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sepulveda prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nichalos prevents Sepulveda from improving position.
Nichalos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sepulveda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nichalos cracks Sepulveda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nichalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nichalos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD#
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nichalos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nichalos tries to escape but Sepulveda is in control. #SUB#
Sepulveda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sepulveda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sepulveda prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sepulveda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sepulveda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nichalos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nichalos prevents Sepulveda from improving position.
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to get an arm triangle but Nichalos is defending well. #SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichalos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nichalos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sepulveda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Alejandro Sepulveda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
Sepulveda tries to move to mount but Nichalos blocks the move with his legs.
Sepulveda is working hard here to advance position.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nichalos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sepulveda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sepulveda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sepulveda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nichalos, who protects the arm well.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nichalos prevents Sepulveda from improving position. #SUB#
Sepulveda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Nichalos prevents Sepulveda from moving into mount.
Sepulveda prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nichalos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sepulveda has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nichalos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sepulveda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nichalos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sepulveda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nichalos can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nichalos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nichalos pushes Sepulveda away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sepulveda gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Sepulveda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet but Sepulveda drags him back down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepulveda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nichalos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Sepulveda has hold of Nichalos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nichalos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Nichalos throws a jab when Sepulveda was well out of range.
Nichalos misses with a left hand
and Sepulveda counters with a series of strikes. Nichalos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sepulveda throws a series of punches but Nichalos moves out of range.
Nichalos loads up on a big right hand but Sepulveda slips the punch.
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Nichalos.
Sepulveda throws a one two combo.
Nichalos stuffs the takedown.
Nichalos throws a hook to the side of Sepulveda's head but Sepulveda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Sepulveda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichalos was covering up waiting for the punch and Sepulveda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nichalos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sepulveda is controlling him.
Nichalos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sepulveda pushing down on Nichalos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura but Nichalos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sepulveda to get the leverage.
Nichalos is trying to stand.
Nichalos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sepulveda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sepulveda is working for a kimura but Nichalos is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nichalos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nichalos is trying to stand up here but Sepulveda is controlling him well. #SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nichalos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet.
Sepulveda works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Sepulveda working for a submission but Nichalos is keeping him at bay. #T2##SUB#
Sepulveda has hold of Nichalos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nichalos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nichalos prevents Sepulveda from taking his back.
Nichalos is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nichalos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sepulveda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nichalos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nichalos shrugs it off.
Nichalos wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking to secure an arm triangle but Nichalos defends it well.
Nichalos has given up his back. Will we see Sepulveda going for some submissions?
#T3#
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet.
Nichalos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sepulveda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Nichalos preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sepulveda.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Nichalos fending off the submission attempt from Sepulveda.
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for the choke from the back.
Nichalos is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Sepulveda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Nichalos trying to get back to his feet but Sepulveda is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sepulveda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nichalos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking to break Nichalos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nichalos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sepulveda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nichalos swings widly with a right hand
and Sepulveda counters with a nice uppercut.
Nichalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sepulveda.
Danga de danga de dang - Sepulveda scores with a four punch combination!
Sepulveda swats away the attempt to clinch by Nichalos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nichalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sepulveda throws a body kick that misses.
Nichalos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nichalos throws the left hand but Sepulveda avoids the punch easily.
Sepulveda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nichalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sepulveda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nichalos jabs at Sepulveda's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sepulveda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichalos is pushing Sepulveda's head away, looking to escape. Sepulveda manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Sepulveda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sepulveda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Sepulveda advances to full mount. #SUB#
Sepulveda has hold of Nichalos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nichalos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nichalos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nichalos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nichalos shrugs it off.
Nichalos tries to buck Sepulveda off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Sepulveda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nichalos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nichalos shrugs it off.
Nichalos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Sepulveda wants to finish this one by submission but Nichalos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sepulveda.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB#
Nichalos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sepulveda. #T2##SUB#
Sepulveda looking to secure an arm triangle but Nichalos defends it well.
Nichalos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sepulveda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nichalos is holding on tight.
#ES2#
Nichalos somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sepulveda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nichalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Nichalos punishes Sepulveda's body with a nice straight punch.
Nichalos throws a hook but Sepulveda blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda swinging wildly here.
Nichalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepulveda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nichalos.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.#T3#
Nichalos swings for the body but Sepulveda moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sepulveda. That's going to slow Nichalos down.
Nichalos misses with an uppercut. Sepulveda saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nichalos. Sepulveda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepulveda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nichalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sepulveda lands a lovely overhand right.
Sepulveda lands with a straight right. Nichalos didn't see that one coming.
Nichalos misses with a left hand
and Nichalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda defending well as Nichalos loads up on a big left hand.
Nichalos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sepulveda misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda misses with a few strikes there.
Sepulveda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2#
Nichalos clinches up against the cage.
Nichalos misses with an elbow over the top.
Nichalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichalos lands a shot to the body.
Sepulveda is looking for a takedown.
Sepulveda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nichalos working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos misses with a punch to the body.
Nichalos tries to work over Sepulveda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda can't get the takedown.
Sepulveda blocks a body shot from Nichalos.
Sepulveda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichalos is pressed up against the cage. Sepulveda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nichalos down to the mat. Nichalos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nichalos throws a hook but Sepulveda blocks it.
Nichalos throws a hook but Sepulveda blocks it.
Nichalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Sepulveda misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda had his way with Jacoby Nichalos in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sepulveda throws a one two combo.
Nichalos misses the jab.
Sepulveda defending well as Nichalos loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Nichalos.
Sepulveda lands a right hook to the body.
Sepulveda defending well as Nichalos loads up on a big left hand.
Nichalos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sepulveda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nichalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a double jab.
Sepulveda dives in for a single leg takedown but Nichalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Nichalos.
Sepulveda throws a right and a left that Nichalos avoids nicely.
Nichalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Sepulveda is just out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sepulveda works Nichalos's body with a nice hook.
Sepulveda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nichalos. #T1#
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sepulveda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nichalos is trying to buck Sepulveda off.#ES2#
Nichalos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sepulveda walks into a jab.
Nichalos looks to land a left hand but Sepulveda moved out of range nicely.
Sepulveda throws a series of punches but Nichalos avoids them all with ease.
Nichalos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichalos throws a looping overhand right but Sepulveda ducks down to avoid it.
Nichalos misses with an uppercut.
Jacoby Nichalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nichalos throws a hook but Sepulveda blocks it.#T2#
Nichalos misses with an uppercut
and Nichalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Sepulveda gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nichalos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sepulveda tries to pass to full mount but Nichalos defends it.
Sepulveda prevents Nichalos from standing back up.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nichalos won't allow Sepulveda to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Sepulveda 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.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nichalos is just riding it out for now. Sepulveda eventually gives up the hold.
Nichalos looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nichalos is just riding it out for now. Sepulveda eventually gives up the hold.
Jacoby Nichalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Nichalos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nichalos is holding on for now.
Nichalos looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nichalos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sepulveda is looking to advance position but Nichalos won't allow it. #SUB#
Sepulveda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Nichalos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Sepulveda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sepulveda, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Sepulveda!
Alejandro Sepulveda retains his bantamweight title!
Alejandro Sepulveda bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nichalos scores with a jab to the body.
Nichalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nichalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nichalos misses with a looping right.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nichalos.
Nichalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut there from Nichalos.#CL2#
Nichalos has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Nichalos is working Bear over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichalos throws an elbow but misses.
Nichalos scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Bear is rocked!
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
Nichalos gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Nichalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nichalos - that landed with a thud.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bear throws an elbow that misses.
Nichalos pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear jumps guard but Nichalos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nichalos lands a body shot.
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nichalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichalos digs a right hand underneath Bear's ribcage. Bear let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nichalos is working Bear over against the cage.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Nichalos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nichalos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bear! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nichalos is unloading with more strikes now! Bear drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacoby Nichalos!
After winning the bout, Jacoby Nichalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 44
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Nichalos. No joy for Zaki on that attempt.
Zaki takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Nichalos drops Zaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaki looks back up at him and smiles so Nichalos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Zaki circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nichalos. Zaki falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nichalos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacoby Nichalos!
Jacoby Nichalos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 41
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Nichalos misses with a hook
and Frankzola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frankzola scores with a spinning back kick!
Nichalos takes a swing at Frankzola's ribcage but misses.
Nichalos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frankzola.
Frankzola connects with a body shot.
Nichalos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nichalos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Frankzola jabs Nichalos right on the nose. Nichalos blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Nichalos is rocked!
Nichalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nichalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Frankzola finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankzola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nichalos.
Nichalos looks to land a left hand but Frankzola moved out of range nicely.
Nichalos seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Frankzola's head coaches at Barbell Brigade that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Frankzola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nichalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankzola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nichalos prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Nichalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nichalos tries to throw a body punch but Frankzola avoids it by throwing Nichalos back against the cage.
Frankzola dodges an elbow strike from Nichalos.
#T1#
Frankzola missing with knees to the body.
Nichalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankzola controls his hands.
Frankzola misses with a body punch.
Nichalos misses with an elbow strike.
Frankzola landing knees to the head.
Nichalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankzola or not.
A shot in the inside from Frankzola.
Frankzola prevents a body shot from Nichalos.
Frankzola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nichalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nichalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichalos.
Nichalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frankzola scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Nichalos.
A short uppercut from Nichalos.
A short left from Nichalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos blocks an elbow strike from Frankzola.
Frankzola tries a body shot but Nichalos blocks it.
Nichalos gets through Frankzola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frankzola lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Nichalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankzolas head.
Frankzola missing with knees to the body.
Nichalos avoids a wild elbow strike from Frankzola.
Nichalos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frankzola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frankzola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frankzola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frankzola tries to work over Nichalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nichalos blocks a body shot from Frankzola.
Frankzola has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
Frankzola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frankzola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nichalos is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Nichalos.
A short left from Nichalos. #ROC2#
Frankzola is rocked!#T3#
Nichalos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nichalos avoiding damage as Frankzola throws knees to the body.
Frankzola misses with a knee strike.
Nichalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Frankzola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frankzola backwards.
Nichalos lands with a light punch inside.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike.
Nichalos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Frankzola! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nichalos is unloading with more strikes now! Frankzola drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacoby Nichalos!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacoby Nichalos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Delta Frankzola was interviewed post fight and said 'hope my manager doesn't delete me!!'.
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