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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cardiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cardiff preventing the sweep.
Cardiff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cardiff connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cardiff working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cardiff wants to control but Nixon is keeping him busy.
Cardiff might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nixon tries to roll over but Cardiff keeps him under control.
Cardiff is keen to just control but Nixon is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardiff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nixon really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Cardiff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nixon is just riding it out for now. Cardiff eventually gives up the hold.
Nixon moves into full guard.
#T1#
Cardiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nixon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cardiff is thwarting Nixon's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Nixon looking for submissions off his back.
Cardiff is thwarting Nixon's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cardiff lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardiff is trying to control. Nixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cardiff scores with a big shot! Nixon's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nixon! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Cardiff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Moykky rushes Nixon and presses him up against the cage.
Moykky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moykky backwards.
Moykky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moykky's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Moykky jumps guard.
Nixon really is a fat lump.
Nixon is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moykky can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moykky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nixon defends well.#SUB#
Nixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moykky wants to stand and escape but Nixon is having none of it. #T1#
Moykky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moykky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moykky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Moykky is adopting a defensive guard.
Moykky looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nixon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moykky is looking to control Nixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moykky avoid being mounted?
Moykky is trying to get back to full guard.
Nixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moykky is trying to stand back up but Nixon is controlling him
Moykky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nixon.
Moykky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nixon throwing shots but Moykky is blocking nicely.
Nixon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moykky to regain full guard.
Nixon scoring with some ground and pound.
Nixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Nixon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches up with Moykky, looking for a takedown. Nixon pushes Moykky against the cage but Moykky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moykky feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Moykky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moykky looks winded!
Nixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nixon looking to control.
Nixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nixon keeping full guard, as Moykky tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nixon is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Moykky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moykky holds on and takes a little breather.
Moykky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nixon stays in close to Moykky's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nixon connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morri Moykky will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Nixon closes the distance and pushes Moykky back into the cage.
Moykky tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moykky backwards.
Moykky is trying to pull guard but Nixon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nixon gets underhooks to prevent Moykky's takedown attempt.
Moykky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nixon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hong Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morri Moykky.
Moykky wants to get back to striking at distance but Nixon won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon pushes Moykky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Nixon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moykky wants to control but Nixon is keeping busy.
Moykky is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T1##SUB#
Nixon working for a guillotine from mount but Moykky is in no mood to give up.
Nixon 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.#SUB#
Nixon wants to finish this one by submission but Moykky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nixon.
Hong Nixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nixon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moykky tries to lock up and control but Nixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moykky is breathing heavily.
Nixon controlling from mount.
Moykky is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moykky tries to lock up and control but Nixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nixon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moykky for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Moykky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Nixon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nixon is defended easily by Moykky.#TD#
Nixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moykky did well to prevent Nixon getting side control.#T4##SUB#
Nixon 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#
Nixon seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moykky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Nixon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Nixon 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nixon leaves Moykky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nixon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moykky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nixon walks away with a smile on his face. Moykky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hong Nixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Moykky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moykky showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moykky is thwarting Nixon's attempts to control the position.
Nixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nixon.#T1#
Moykky wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
Moykky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moykky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nixon throwing strikes from guard but Moykky blocks nicely. #SU#
Nixon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moykky, up you get!
A head kick misses from Moykky. #CL2#
Moykky instigates a clinch. #T2#
Moykky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nixon is stalling here.
Moykky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moykky being controlled against the cage.
Moykky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nixon walks away with a smile on his face. Moykky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hong Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morri Moykky.#TD#
Nixon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nixon slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Moykky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nixon scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Nixon decides to stand and escape the position.
Nixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Nixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Moykky, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Nixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nixon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SUB2#
Moykky looking for a guillotine here but Nixon defends easily.
Nixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Moykky has wrist control.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moykky can do to turn this around?
Nixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hong Nixon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Investiga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Investiga showed some decent athleticism there.
Nixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Investiga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nixon really is a fat lump.
Investiga slows the pace down in half guard.
Investiga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Investiga tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Investiga wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Nixon uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #T1#
Investiga's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nixon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Investiga has picked Nixon up and slammed him! Nixon can't keep hold of the triangle and Investiga manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Nixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Investiga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Investiga connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nixon some visible discomfort.
Investiga grinds an elbow into Nixon's temple.
Check out the look on Investiga's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nixon is looking to reverse the position.
Investiga wants to stand but Nixon is controlling his arm.
Investiga controls the position.#T2#
Investiga lands a strong strike to the head of Nixon. That's dazed him! Investiga looking to finish here. Nixon is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Investiga lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mostro Investiga!
After the fight, Mostro Investiga was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Gaylord. #CUT2#
It looks like Hong Nixon has been cut.
Nixon misses with a takedown
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Gaylord is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Gaylord breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Nixon shoots in and bounces Gaylord off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nixon wants to stand but Gaylord is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Nixon throwing strikes from guard but Gaylord blocks nicely.
Gaylord can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nixon controls the pace.
Nixon really is a fat lump.
Nixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaylord has wrist control.
Nixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nixon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Gaylord's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gaylord manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gaylord blocks an uppercut.
Gaylord is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaylord prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon slowing the pace effectively.
Gaylord is trying to drag Nixon to the mat but Nixon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hong Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigga Gaylord.#BC#
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nixon wants to clinch
and Gaylord counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon fails with the takedown
and Gaylord counters with a left and a right that stings Nixon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Gaylord pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Gaylord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Nixon tries to keep at a distance but Gaylord has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigga Gaylord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hong Nixon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Gaylord has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nixon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaylord changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nixon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gaylord counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gaylord lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Nixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaylord, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Nixon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nixon lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nixon won't allow Gaylord to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gaylord can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nixon controls the pace.
Gaylord is looking to stand up but Nixon isn't so interested in that idea.
Nixon content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Gaylord is looking to stand up but Nixon isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gaylord feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaylord trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaylord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nixon wants to sweep here but Gaylord controlling him for the moment.
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Gaylord is proving a slippery customer.
Gaylord would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Gaylord slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nixon is trying to control the position but Gaylord postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaylord fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Nixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Gaylord's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nixon chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nigga Gaylord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hong Nixon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gaylord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nixon fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Gaylord closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaylord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nixon.
Gaylord is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nixon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Nixon is trying to force a seperation but Gaylord has the dominant position.
Gaylord looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaylord has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nixon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Nixon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Nixon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Nixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nixon is controlling the pace.
Gaylord trying to control here.
Gaylord looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Nixon controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gaylord shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nixon's guard.#SU2#
Gaylord stands and steps away. Nixon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
Gaylord goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nixon prevents it.
Hong Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nigga Gaylord.#BC#
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##TD#
Nixon gets a double leg takedown into Gaylord's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaylord tries to strike from the bottom.
Nixon trying to control but Gaylord is working from the bottom.
Nigga Gaylord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Nixon gets to his feet. Gaylord looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hong Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaylord unleashes a big counter combination but Nixon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Nixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaylord has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nigga Gaylord!
Nigga Gaylord tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nixon is looking to stall here but Pulkkinen recovers full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nixon trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Nixon preventing the sweep.
Nixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nixon controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Nixon wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Nixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Pulkkinen scores with a takedown into Nixon's guard.#T2#
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep.
Nixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pulkkinen is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Nixon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Nixon is looking for a kimura but Pulkkinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nixon to get the leverage. #T3#
Nixon thows a huge punch but Pulkkinen dodges it nicely.
Nixon trying to control the pace.
Pulkkinen is looking to improve his position.
Nixon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pulkkinen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nixon is thwarting Pulkkinen's attempts to control the position.
Nixon thows a huge punch but Pulkkinen dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nixon is just content to waste time from the top position. Pulkkinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nixon sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pulkkinen is defended easily by Nixon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Nixon dominated that round.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Pulkkinen tries to keep at a distance but Nixon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Nixon jumps guard and drags Pulkkinen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Nixon, not yet.
Pulkkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pulkkinen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nixon won't allow Pulkkinen to sweep him here. #T1#
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Nixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pulkkinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Nixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon stopping the sweep attempt from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong Nixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nixon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pulkkinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pulkkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nixon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Pulkkinen is proving a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pulkkinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen throws an elbow that misses. Nixon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pulkkinen's guard. Nice move by Nixon!#REVR#
Nixon trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nixon wanted to stand there but Pulkkinen had control of the position.
Nixon trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Nixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Nixon controlling him for the moment.
Nixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nixon preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls well. He's pushed Nixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pulkkinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nixon did well to prevent Pulkkinen getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorma Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nixon shoots for a takedown but Pulkkinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pulkkinen feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Nixon drives through and clinches with Pulkkinen against the cage.
Pulkkinen letting Nixon take a breather here.
Pulkkinen jumps guard but Nixon stands there with Pulkkinen around his waist. Pulkkinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pulkkinen is working for takedown but Nixon is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but Nixon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hong Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorma Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking for a takedown.#T1##BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon shoots in for a double leg but Pulkkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulkkinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Nixon shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Hong Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Pulkkinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nixon!
Pulkkinen working the body and head with strikes. #SU2#
Pulkkinen stands up and beckons Nixon to his feet. #TD2#
Pulkkinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Pulkkinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pulkkinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nixon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Pulkkinen slips a nice elbow through Nixon's hands, connecting with Nixon's forehead.
Nixon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
Pulkkinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Pulkkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nixon pulls Pulkkinen in close to prevent any damage.
Nixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pulkkinen works over Nixon with some ground and pound from guard.
Pulkkinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Nixon is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nixon looking to control.
Nixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pulkkinen jumps guard but Nixon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Pulkkinen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nixon can't fight it off and eventually Pulkkinen manages to take the fight to the floor. Nixon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nixon trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hong Nixon!
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