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Event:
DFC Showtime 1
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Werdum shoots in and bounces Nicholson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholson has his hands on Werdum's head, controlling the position.
Werdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nicholson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving. #T1#
Werdum wanted to stand there but Nicholson had control of the position.
Werdum 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Werdum looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Werdum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Werdum seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nicholson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nicholson is controlling Werdum's trapped leg to prevent Werdum from advancing to side control.
Werdum is stalling here. Nicholson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Werdum seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nicholson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Werdum parries the strikes from Nicholson easily there. Nicholson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Werdum to escape.
#T3#
Nicholson advances to mount.
Nicholson content just to control the position here.
Werdum blocking the ground and pound.
Werdum has given up his back.
Werdum is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nicholson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nicholson biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Werdum's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB#
Nicholson looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Werdum defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nicholson's arms. #SUB#
Werdum fending off the submission attempt from Nicholson. #SUB#
Nicholson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nicholson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum trying to control the action but Nicholson just sinks the hooks in.
Werdum is trying to get back to his feet but Nicholson has full control of the position and if anything, Werdum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nicholson shoots for a takedown but Werdum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicholson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Werdum.
Werdum has a takedown stuffed.
Werdum misses with a combination
#CL#
and Nicholson counters by clinching up.
Werdum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nicholson to keep the fight standing.
Geordie Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Werdum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicholson.
#BC#
Nicholson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicholson as he avoids it easily.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Nicholson circles away easily
and Werdum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werdum is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Nicholson has closed the distance and engaged Werdum in a clinch.
#BC#
Nicholson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicholson misses with a takedown attempt - Werdum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Werdum tries to keep at a distance but Nicholson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nicholson missing with knees to the body.
Nicholson has Werdum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Werdum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nicholson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Werdum.
Nicholson misses with a body punch.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werdum can do to turn this around?#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicholson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nicholson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Werdum backwards.
Our sources have told us that Nicholson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nicholson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nicholson.
Nicholson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nicholson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nicholson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Werdum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nicholson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicholson misses with a punch to the body.
Nicholson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicholson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Werdum prevents a body shot from Nicholson. #T3#
Nicholson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicholson digs a right hand into Werdum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Werdum's gas tank.
Nicholson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Werdum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Werdum is trying to force a seperation but Nicholson has the dominant position.
Nicholson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicholson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicholson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nicholson lands with a left to the head.
Nicholson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nicholson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Nicholson.
Nicholson misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Nicholson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Werdum or not.
Nicholson lands a good knee to the midsection. Werdum won't want to take too many of those.
Nicholson is stalling here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nicholson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Nicholson breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Werdum with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Werdum gets tackled into the cage by Nicholson. Nicholson maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nicholson dives in and grabs Werdum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Werdum pushes down on Nicholson's head and hops out.
Werdum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nicholson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left and a right from Werdum both land. Nice combination.
Nicholson has a takedown stuffed.
Werdum dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicholson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicholson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Werdum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicholson's head.
Werdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Nicholson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicholson. #T1#
Nicholson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Werdum.
Werdum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Werdum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nicholson lands with a left to the head.
Werdum is trying to force a seperation but Nicholson has the dominant position.#BC#
Nicholson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Werdum misses with a few strikes there.
Nicholson attempts a counter takedown but Werdum avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Werdum misses. #CL#
Nicholson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nicholson scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Nicholson has Werdum pushed against the cage.
Nicholson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nicholson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michal Werdum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werdum throws out a loose jab but Nicholson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nicholson.
Werdum misses with a double jab
and Nicholson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicholson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Werdum pinned against the cage. Werdum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Werdum is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geordie Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werdum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicholson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Werdum sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Werdum tries to bum rush Nicholson with a series of wild strikes but Nicholson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicholson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Nicholson clinches up with Werdum and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Nicholson pulls guard effortlessly.
Nicholson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Werdum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Geordie Nicholson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Werdum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Nicholson pulls Werdum in close to his closed guard and prevents Werdum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum looking to sit in guard and control but Nicholson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Werdum.
I think Nicholson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Nicholson!
Geordie Nicholson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shinobi logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nicholson pushes Wpierdol up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Wpierdol is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nicholson can't fight it off and eventually Wpierdol manages to take the fight to the floor. Nicholson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Wpierdol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wpierdol pushing down on Nicholson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nicholson tries to roll over but Wpierdol keeps him under control.
Nicholson manages to get to full guard.
Wpierdol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nicholson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Wpierdol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nicholson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Wpierdol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Wpierdol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Wpierdol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nicholson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Wpierdol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nicholson, who protects the arm well.
Nicholson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wpierdol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wpierdol is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicholson is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wpierdol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nicholson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wpierdol but great work by Nicholson.
Wpierdol tries to buck Nicholson off but Nicholson is having none of it.#T3#
The referee asks Nicholson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nicholson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nicholson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wpierdol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nicholson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Nicholson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nicholson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wpierdol is looking to regain half guard here but Nicholson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wpierdol is working hard here to advance position.
Wpierdol seems a little lost for a moment, as Nicholson dominates the positioning.
Wpierdol is trying to improve his position.
Nicholson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Wpierdol is looking for a sweep.
Wpierdol is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nicholson off and has taken his back!
Nicholson breaks Wpierdol's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nicholson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wpierdol is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nicholson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wpierdol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czlowiek Wpierdol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wpierdol swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicholson.
Nicholson is looking to clinch.
Wpierdol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#
It looks like Czlowiek Wpierdol has been cut.#CL2#
Nicholson has Wpierdol up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Wpierdol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nicholson is trying to keep an underhook but Wpierdol manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nicholson wants to get back to his feet.
Czlowiek Wpierdol 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.#SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but Nicholson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wpierdol to get the leverage. #SUB#
Wpierdol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicholson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicholson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Wpierdol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wpierdol wants to work for an arm triangle but Nicholson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nicholson moves into full guard.
Wpierdol preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wpierdol has gone for a leg lock! Nicholson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wpierdol's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wpierdol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Wpierdol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicholson defends it easily.#SUB#
Wpierdol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Wpierdol working for a triangle but Nicholson defends it easily.
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wpierdol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking for subs off his back but Nicholson has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Nicholson trying to control from half guard but Wpierdol is working away. #SUB#
Wpierdol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wpierdol won't allow Nicholson to pass to mount. #SUB#
Wpierdol with the active half guard here but Nicholson passes nicely into side control.
Nicholson wants to control but Wpierdol is keeping him busy.
Wpierdol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicholson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wpierdol looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nicholson passes into side control!#SU2#
Nicholson decides to stand back up. Nicholson steps back and let's Wpierdol get back to his feet.#CL2#
Nicholson closes the distance and clinches.
Nicholson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nicholson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicholson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wpierdols head.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wpierdol is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholson misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Nicholson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Nicholson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Czlowiek Wpierdol's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Nicholson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wpierdol tries to pull guard but Nicholson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wpierdol prevents a body shot from Nicholson.
A body shot lands from Nicholson.
Nicholson misses with a knee strike.
Nicholson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicholson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicholson misses with a body punch.
Nicholson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson can't find room to land a body shot as Wpierdol controls the action.
Nicholson is struggling to control the position.
Wpierdol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Nicholson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nicholson tries to clinch but Wpierdol moves away #TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a single leg into guard. Nicholson didn't expect that.
Wpierdol passes Nicholson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Wpierdol seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nicholson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Czlowiek Wpierdol!
Czlowiek Wpierdol is the new middleweight champion!
Czlowiek Wpierdol 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.
Geordie Nicholson was interviewed post fight and said 'Ganna gan and take me pride for a cuddle. '.
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