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Event:
SPFC 8
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicholson defending well as Sammich loads up on a big left hand.
Nicholson blocks a jab.
Sammich throws a body punch but Nicholson moves out of range.
Sammich misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Nicholson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sammich parries the strikes from Nicholson easily there. Nicholson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sammich to escape.
Nicholson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nicholson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nicholson working the head with strikes.
Nicholson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sammich down.
Sammich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicholson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nicholson working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Sammich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nicholson cracks Sammich with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nicholson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sammich is pushing Nicholson's head away, looking to escape. Nicholson manages to hold on to the position though.
Nicholson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nicholson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sammich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Nicholson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Sammich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sammich is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nicholson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nicholson working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Nicholson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nicholson controls the position from side control.
Sammich taking a bit of punishment here - Nicholson scoring with strikes. #T3#
Nicholson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Nicholson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nicholson is putting a hurting on Sammich here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sammich is trying to buck Nicholson off.
Sammich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nicholson connects with a decent elbow.
Nicholson wants to control but Sammich is keeping him busy.
Nicholson scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Nicholson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nicholson cracks Sammich with a big right hand but Sammich just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sammich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nicholson is controlling him well.
Sammich trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nicholson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Nicholson has hold of Sammich's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sammich seems comfortable defending it but Nicholson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sammich is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sammich is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nicholson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dazza Nicholson!
After the big win, Dazza Nicholson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shinobi and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
SPFC 4
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Statham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Nicholson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Statham to the ground. Nicholson is now in Statham's guard.
Nicholson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Statham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nicholson controls the pace.
Nicholson is in close to Statham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Statham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nicholson controls the pace.
Statham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nicholson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nicholson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nicholson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nicholson is working Statham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Nicholson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nicholson scoring with some ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Statham has eaten all the pies!
Nicholson postures up and lands a big shot to Statham's brow.
Nicholson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nicholson forces his way into half guard.
Nicholson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Nicholson there.
Nicholson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicholson is trying to control. Statham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nicholson connects with a nice short shot to Statham's temple. #SUB#
Nicholson 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.
Nicholson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Ground and pound from Nicholson.
Statham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Statham taking some punishment here, with Nicholson in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nicholson connects with a nice short shot to Statham's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Statham is rocked!
Nicholson scores with a big shot! Statham's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Statham! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dazza Nicholson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dazza Nicholson made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Nicholson misses.
Umar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nicholson sprawls and moves away.
Umar throws an overhand right that lands on Nicholson's shoulder, as Nicholson tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicholson misses.
Nicholson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicholson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umar with a body shot.
Umar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicholson moves away from the strike by Umar.
Nicholson unleashes a big counter combination but Umar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Umar has managed to clinch.
Nicholson is working for takedown but Umar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Umar scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Nicholson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Umar forces Nicholson back against the cage and clinches.
Nicholson throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Umar.
Umar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicholson has Umar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nicholson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Umar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicholson misses with some punches.
Nicholson is looking to break free of the clinch but Umar has double underhooks.
Nicholson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Umar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicholsons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Umar.
Umar digs a right hand underneath Nicholson's ribcage. Nicholson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicholson looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umar lands a left hand.
Umar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Umar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Umar.
Umar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Umar lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Umar.
Umar lands a nice uppercut.
Umar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards. #KD#
Umar drops Nicholson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nicholson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Nicholson is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Umar.
Nicholson is still on wobbly legs! Can Umar finish him?
A hook to the body from Umar.
#T2#
Umar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Umar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nicholson to his knees! Umar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maar Umar!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Nicholson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Escobar shoots in and bounces Nicholson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Escobar dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Escobar working away.#T1#
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Nicholson wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Escobar cracks Nicholson with a big right hand but Nicholson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Nicholson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nicholson is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Nicholson holding on.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working. #T2#
Nicholson is trying to improve his position.
Nicholson keeps Escobar under control for a moment.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Nicholson tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Nicholson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nicholson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Escobar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nicholson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar trying to control the action but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Nicholson is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicholson doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar lands with a nice body kick.
Nicholson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Escobar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nicholson looks winded!#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Escobar has hold of one of Nicholson's legs. Nicholson is fighting the takedown attempt but Escobar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Escobar wanted to stand there but Nicholson had control of the position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nicholson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicholson can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Escobar throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Nicholson counters by clinching up.
Escobar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicholson's face.
Escobar connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Dazza Nicholson has been cut.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Escobar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicholson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nicholson avoids it.
Escobar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicholson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicholson is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nicholson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Escobar regains guard immediately. #T1#
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Nicholson wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicholson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nicholson cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
Nicholson tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Nicholson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nicholson is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Nicholson working hard to break the clinch.
Nicholson blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Escobar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar is keen to just control but Nicholson is a slippery customer.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
Nicholson controlling the position well. #T3#
Escobar wants to take a breather but Nicholson is having none of it.
Nicholson is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicholson defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nicholson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nicholson keeping hold of Escobar's head, controlling as best he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nicholson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Nicholson with the counter takedown but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar lands a front kick.
Escobar tries to clinch but Nicholson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nicholson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicholson moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a head kick. Nicholson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Escobar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Escobar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nicholson is trying to defend but Escobar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Escobar thows a huge punch but Nicholson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dazza Nicholson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar tries to clinch there but Nicholson circles away.
Escobar tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Nicholson counters with a single leg into guard. Escobar didn't expect that.
Escobar controlling Nicholson's posture.
Nicholson trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nicholson drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Nicholson off! Nicholson jumps back into Escobar's guard.
Nicholson postures up.
#T1#
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Nicholson drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Nicholson off! Nicholson jumps back into Escobar's guard.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nicholson forces his way into half guard.
Nicholson thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Nicholson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nicholson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicholson wants to pass to mount but Escobar is defending the position.
Nicholson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nicholson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Escobar!
Escobar wants to hold on but Nicholson pushes him away.#SUB2#
Nicholson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Escobar is on top in guard.
#T3#
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar landing some decent shots from guard.
Nicholson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nicholson controlling the position.#SUB2#
Nicholson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Escobar has passed into half guard!
Nicholson wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dazza Nicholson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escobar lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar prevents Nicholson from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dazza Nicholson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
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