Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 73 Ryan v Saiarr 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Nibali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain.
McCain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nibali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCain misses with an uppercut. Nibali saw that one coming.
Nibali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCain.
Nibali slips a jab from McCain.
Nibali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCain.
Nibali fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Nibali manages to avoid it.
A big left from McCain misses.
Nibali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCain.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nibali.
McCain slips under a jab from Nibali.
Nibali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Nibali forces McCain back against the cage and clinches.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Nibali.
Nibali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCain lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain avoiding damage as Nibali throws knees to the body.
McCain prevents a body shot from Nibali.
Nibali blocking some punches.
McCain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
A short uppercut from McCain.
McCain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
McCain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCain avoiding damage as Nibali throws knees to the body.
McCain scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCain throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
McCain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nibali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCain throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Nibali counters by moving into the clinch.
McCain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCain lands a shot to the body.
Nibali throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali looking to stall. #BC#
McCain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nibali. Nibali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nibali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Nibali staying out of range there.
Nibali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Nibali is rocked!
Nibali works McCain's body with a nice hook.
Nibali is still on wobbly legs! Can McCain finish him?
McCain scores with a jab to the body.
Nibali seems to have recovered his senses.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nibali has time to react.
McCain lands a right hook to the body.
Nibali walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nibali misses the jab.
McCain is looking to counter with a body kick.
McCain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nibali.
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCain tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibali defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
McCain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nibali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nibali checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McCain avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Nibali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCain.
Nibali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCain.
Nibali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
McCain lands a left and a right that send Nibali crashing to the mat, dazed. McCain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nibali throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain throwing a counter right hand but Nibali manages to avoid it.
McCain closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nibali! McCain dives in looking to finish! Nibali is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas McCain!
Lucas McCain took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Nibali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Nibali. Beautiful body shot.
Money cracks a nice hook into Nibali's ribs.
Money stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nibali.
Money lands a nice looking body shot.
Nibali throws an off balance right hand
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nibali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Money. That did some damage!
Money takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nibali misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Money on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Money loads up on a big right hand but Nibali slips the punch.
Crunch! Nibali slams his shin into Money's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Nibali as he connects with a hook.
Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Seppo's Massage Temple in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nibali. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nibali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Money. #CL2#
Nibali moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Nibali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nibali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nibali fails to land.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Nibali presses Money against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nibali slows down the pace here.
Nibali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money blocks an uppercut.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nibali just leaning against Money, taking a breather. #T2#
Nibali blocks a body shot from Money.
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!
Good body shot from Nibali.
Nibali lands a shoulder strike.
Nibali lands a nice shot to the body.
Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nibali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Money's face. #ROC2#
Money is rocked!
Nibali lands a right hand.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nibali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nibali throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nibali.
Nibali lands a big right hand that drops Money! The killer instinct kicks in and Nibali finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nibali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov
Date: Oct 31, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Brixton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nibali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nibali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Nibali clinches up with Brixton and pushes him back against the cage.
Nibali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brixton is defending well for now.
Brixton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nibali can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
A short uppercut from Nibali.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
Nibali blocks a body shot from Brixton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nibali.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nibali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nibali taking a breather.
Nibali blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Nibali. #T1#
Nibali misses with some punches.
Brixton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nibali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Nibali blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Nibali looking to throw knees to the head but Brixton is blocking nicely.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton lands a hook that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Nibali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nibali stalling the fight.
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Nibali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
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!
Brixton stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Nibali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brixton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nibali can turn it around.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nibali keeps control of Brixton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nibali misses with a knee strike.
Nibali tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nibali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brixton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nibali.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Nibali.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Nibali has the dominant position.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali blocking some punches.
Nibali scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head. #T3#
Brixton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nibali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
The referee calls for Nibali to work.
Nibali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton is trying to break free.
Brixton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nibali pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Nibali controls the action.
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Nibali has the dominant position.
Nibali scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nibali fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Nibali scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head.
Nibali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nibali working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali has Brixton pressed against the cage, preventing Brixton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Nibali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brixton.
Nibali blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brixton pushes Nibali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Nibali misses with a punch on the inside.
Nibali misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Nibali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brixton blocks it with crossed arms.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brixton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton tries to stall but Nibali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Nibali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Brixton scores with a four punch combination!
Nibali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brixton scores with a nice head shot.
Brixton throws a one two combo.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Nibali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Brixton misses the target.
Nibali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brixton misses with a body punch
and Nibali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nibali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton takes a swing at Nibali's ribcage but misses.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Nibali misses with a leg kick
and Brixton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A low kick from Nibali misses
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Tommy Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Nibali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nibali.
Brixton tries to clinch up
and Nibali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Nibali.
A jab from Brixton finds it's way through Nibali's defenses.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nibali throws a low kick but Brixton avoids it.
Brixton blocks a head kick by Nibali.
Brixton lands with a nice combination. Nibali backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brixton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brixton is looking to clinch but Nibali is avoiding it.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton is looking to slow Nibali down with leg kicks.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Nibali tries to counter with a clinch but Brixton shakes him off and moves away.
Nibali tries to score with a low kick but Brixton moves his leg out of the way.
Tommy Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Nibali.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Nibali throws a chopping leg kick but Brixton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton is looking to wear down Nibali with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Nibali.#T3#
Nibali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brixton tries to work over Nibali's front leg with a kick but Nibali checks it.
Brixton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNibali.
Brixton moves out of range as Nibali throws a body kick.
Brixton lands a head kick!
Nibali is looking to clinch.
Nibali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nibali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brixton.
Nibali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nibali moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nibali misses with a leg kick.
Brixton lands with an overhand left.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Brixton lands a high kick! #T4#
Nibali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Nibali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nibali moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Nibali's body.
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Nibali with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Nibali is just out of range.
Brixton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Nibali.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Nibali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Brixton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nibali throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nibali.
Nibali has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Nibali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nibali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nibali throws a body kick that misses
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nibali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Brixton throws a hook but Nibali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton wants to clinch.
Brixton throws a series of punches but Nibali avoids them all with ease.
Nibali tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Brixton lands an overhand right.
Brixton throws a head kick but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nibali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton connects with a right hand. Nibali shakes it off.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brixton.
Nibali takes one to the chin there.
Brixton walks into a left hand.
Brixton swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Nibali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton lands a right hook to the body.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Nibali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brixton throws a head kick but Nibali moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Brixton.
Nibali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brixton throws out the jab.
Nibali steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brixton.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Nibali throws a chopping leg kick but Brixton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nibali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nibali.
Brixton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Nibali misses with a right hand
and Nibali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nibali throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
Nibali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nibali misses with a head kick.
Brixton cracks Nibali with a good jab.
Nibali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nibali 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.
Nibali misses with an uppercut
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses.
Nibali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brixton scores with a decent looking hook.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Nibali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brixton blocks a leg kick.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nibali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brixton momentarily.
Nibali misses with an uppercut.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nibali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Nibali.
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brixton throws a head kick but Nibali moves out of range.
Brixton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brixton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nibali circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Nibali lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Brixton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brixton 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Brixton!
A victorious Tommy Brixton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Firpo. That's going to slow Nibali down.
A head kick misses from Nibali.
Nibali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Nibali thuds a left hand into Firpo's body.
Firpo 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.
Firpo misses the jab.
Nibali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nibali slips under a jab from Firpo.
Nibali misses with a straight right.
Firpo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
Nibali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Nibali 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.
Good exchange - Nibali coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Nibali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nibali misses with a straight left.
Nibali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firpo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nibali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nibali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nibali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Nibali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firpo.
Firpo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Firpo misses with a kick to the body.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Firpo walks into a left hand.
Firpo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Firpo dodges the punch combination from Nibali.
Nibali throws a leg kick which misses Firpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Firpo tries to avoid it.
Nibali misses with a hook.
Nibali moves out of range of the strikes.
Firpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nibali moves forwards but Firpo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nibali throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo misses with a looping left.
Firpo backing away here, and Nibali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Firpo looks to land a right hand but Nibali moved out of range.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Firpo is just out of range.
Firpo throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firpo.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Nibali moved out of range nicely.
Firpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firpo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Nibali lands a slapping body shot.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nibali.
Firpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nibali.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Nibali swings for the body but Firpo moves out of range.
Nibali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firpo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nibali works Firpo's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Firpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibali digs a good body shot into Firpo's ribs.
Firpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Firpo moves forwards but Nibali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Firpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Firpo lands a head shot.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Nibali ducks down to avoid it.
Nibali misses with a straight right.
Nibali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
A swing and a miss from Firpo.
Nibali loads up on a big right hand but Firpo slips the punch.
Firpo throws a shot from downtown. Nibali moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firpo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nibali throws a shot from downtown. Firpo moves away and avoids it.
Firpo throws a hook to the side of Nibali's head but Nibali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firpo throws an overhand right that lands on Nibali's shoulder, as Nibali tries to avoid the shot.
Nibali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Firpo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Nibali lands with a straight right. Firpo didn't see that one coming.
Firpo throws out a loose jab but Nibali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firpo loads up on a big right hand but Nibali slips the punch.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nibali lands a nice looking body shot.
Firpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nibali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Firpo cracks Nibali with a good jab.
Firpo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nibali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nibali throws a body punch but Firpo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Firpo misses the target.
Nibali thuds his shin into the meat of Firpo's side.
Firpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Firpo.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Firpo connects with a single shot there.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali lands a nice hook to Firpo's body. Firpo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nibali cracks Firpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Firpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firpo. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Nibali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Firpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo misses with an uppercut. Nibali saw that one coming.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Nibali ducks down to avoid it.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nibali.
Firpo lands a high kick!
Firpo throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nibali slips a jab from Firpo.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nibali! But no joy.
Nibali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nibali scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Firpo.
Firpo lands a nice hook to Nibali's body. Nibali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibali lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Firpo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firpo throws out the jab.
Nibali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Nibali finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nibali.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nibali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali scores with a shot to the body.
Firpo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Firpo takes one on the button.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Firpo under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firpo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nibali.
Nibali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nibali misses with an uppercut. Firpo saw that one coming.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Nibali blocks the low kick.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Firpo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nibali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Firpo scrambles back to his feet.
Nibali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Firpo's hands.
Nibali staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Nibali.
Firpo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nibali.
Firpo scores with a leg kick.
Firpo lands a nice shot that snaps Nibali's head back.
Nibali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nibali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nibali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nibali throws an overhand right that lands on Firpo's shoulder, as Firpo tries to avoid the shot.
Nibali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Firpo misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Nibali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Firpo misses its intended target. #T3#
Nibali scores with a shot to the body.
Nibali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nibali.
Firpo misses with a hook. Nibali ducked under it nicely.
Nibali feints and then cracks Firpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firpo down.
Nibali connects with a solid leg kick.
Firpo swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Firpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nibali.
Firpo throws out a leg kick but Nibali moves out of range and Firpo only half commits.
Nibali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Firpo throws a jab when Nibali was well out of range.
Firpo misses the jab.
Nibali throws a body punch but Firpo moves out of range.
No joy there for Firpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firpo.
Firpo backing away here, and Nibali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Firpo throws a big shot that misses.
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Firpo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nibali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nibali slips under a jab from Firpo.
Firpo tests Nibali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nibali scores with a jab. Firpo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nibali tries to score with a low kick but Firpo moves his leg out of the way.
Firpo misses with a hook. Nibali ducked under it nicely.
Nibali throws a shot to the body.
Firpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo slips a jab from Nibali.
Nibali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nibali misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firpo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nibali.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nibali.
Nibali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nibali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Firpo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Firpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Firpo.
Nibali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Firpo slips a jab from Nibali.
Nibali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nibali.
Nibali works Firpo's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo slips a jab and a cross from Nibali.
Firpo moves out of range as Nibali throws a body kick.
Nibali moves away from the strike by Firpo.
Nibali lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Nibali lands a leg kick that knocks Firpo off balance momentarily.#T1##CL2#
Nibali has managed to clinch.
Firpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Firpo breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nibali.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Nibali blocks the body kick.
Nibali feints a counter leg kick.
Firpo misses with an uppercut. Nibali saw that one coming.
Nibali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Firpo back to the cage. Nibali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Firpo is just out of range.
Firpo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Firpo.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Nibali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Firpo. #T2#
Nibali throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Firpo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firpo wants to land a leg kick but Nibali is out of range.
Firpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Nibali as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Firpo is rocked!
Firpo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Firpo throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali cracks Firpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Firpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Nibali does it's job there.
Nibali lands with an overhand left.
Firpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Firpo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nibali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Firpo. Firpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nibali! Firpo is out on his feet! Nibali rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Firpo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Firpo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: Gladiartors 48 Silva v Power 2
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Grieg looks to land a body kick but Nibali moved away.
Nibali throws a body punch but Grieg moves out of range.
Nibali throws a body kick that misses.
Grieg lands a nice shot to the body.
Grieg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nibali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nibali jabs Grieg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grieg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grieg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grieg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grieg avoids the body shot from Nibali.
Grieg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Grieg moves away from the strike by Nibali.
Grieg throws a front kick aimed at Nibali's knee but Nibali avoids it well.
Nice body kick from Nibali.
Grieg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grieg. #T1#
Grieg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nibali has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nibali lands with a nice body kick.
Grieg ducks under a wild hook from Nibali.
A jab lands there for Nibali.
Grieg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nibali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grieg.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Grieg is just out of range.
Nibali is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grieg rather than just go for the knockout.
Grieg blocks a jab.
Nibali moves out of range of the body kick from Grieg.
Nibali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nibali misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Grieg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nibali looking to control.
Grieg forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nibali won't allow Grieg to pass to mount.
Nibali is looking to control Grieg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nibali avoid being mounted?
Grieg 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.
Grieg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nibali wants to get back to full guard.
Nibali has hold of Grieg's hands but Grieg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grieg is looking to advance position but Nibali won't allow it.
Nibali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grieg 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.#T3##SUB2#
Nibali looking for submissions off his back.
Grieg lands with a punch from half guard.
Grieg lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Grieg. #SUB2#
Nibali looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Grieg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grieg lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Grieg drops an elbow to the side of Nibali's head. #SUB2#
Nibali actively working from the bottom here.
Grieg is thwarting Nibali's attempts to control the position.
Grieg wants to take a breather but Nibali is having none of it.
Nibali wants to control but Grieg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nibali gets full guard.
Grieg with a nice head shot there.
Grieg distracts Nibali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grieg works over Nibali with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Grieg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali scores with a shot to the body.
Nibali throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Grieg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nibali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grieg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nibali trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grieg landing with the ground and pound.
Grieg advances to half guard.
Grieg working Nibali over with strikes. #T1#
Nibali wants to control but Grieg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nibali is refusing to be controlled, as Grieg sits in half guard.
Nibali is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grieg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nibali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Grieg there. #ROC#
Nibali is rocked!
Ground and pound from Grieg.
Nibali is still in real trouble! Can Grieg finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nibali wants to control but Grieg is keeping busy.
Grieg lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nibali quite badly. Nibali pulls Grieg in close trying to recover. Grieg postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nibali on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nibali doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edvard Grieg!
A victorious Edvard Grieg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 42 McCain v Grieg
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Westlund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlund scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Westlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nibali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Westlund misses with a body shot.
Westlund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloppy strikes from Nibali. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Nibali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Nibali.
Nibali stuns Westlund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Westlund 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nibali is looking to chop away at Westlund's legs.
Nibali is looking to score with low kicks.
Westlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nibali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nibali has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Westlund lands with a good body shot.#T1##CL#
Nibali tries to keep at a distance but Westlund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westlund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nibali blocks a body shot from Westlund.
Westlund pushes Nibali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nibali looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Nibali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westlund just misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali fakes the leg kick and cracks Westlund in the body.
Westlund lands a really nice looking cross but Nibali seems unphased.
Nice cross by Westlund.
Westlund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nibali. Nibali obviously looking to wear him down.
Westlund throws an overhand right that lands on Nibali's shoulder, as Nibali tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Westlund with a nice cross.
Nibali throws a leg kick but Westlund moved away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Nibali misses.
Westlund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Westlund walks into a jab.
Nibali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nibali!
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Nibali is just out of range.
Nibali jabs Westlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Westlund misses
and Nibali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Westlund scores with a jab to the body.
Westlund ducks under a wild hook from Nibali.
Westlund cracks Nibali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Westlund misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Westlund checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Westlund lands with a straight right. Nibali didn't see that one coming.
Westlund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nibali.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Nibali misses its intended target. #T3#
Westlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nibali moves away.
Nibali throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Westlund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nibali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westlund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nibali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nibali tries to throw a body punch but Westlund avoids it by throwing Nibali back against the cage.
Nibali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nibali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Nibali jumps into guard, dragging Westlund to the mat.
Nibali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nibali is pulling down on Westlund's head. It's preventing any offense from Westlund, at least for the moment.
Westlund passes Nibali's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Westlund is trying to control the action in half guard but Nibali is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Westlund wants to pass the guard but Nibali is defending well.
Westlund performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincenzo Nibali will probably get the nod.
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#
Nibali scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Westlund.
A big left from Nibali misses.
Nibali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nibali ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Nibali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Westlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlund.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westlund, as that shot connected.
Nibali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Westlund is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nibali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nibali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Westlund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nibali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nibali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Westlund looks to land a right hand but Nibali moved out of range.
Nibali looks to land a body kick but Westlund moved away.
Nibali throws a chopping leg kick but Westlund manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab lands there for Nibali.
Good leg kick by Nibali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nibali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nibali walks into a stiff left hand from Westlund.
Westlund lands a nice shot to the body.
Westlund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nibali.
A left lands for Nibali.
Westlund throws a lazy right hand but Nibali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nibali! But no joy.
Westlund throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Westlund tests Nibali's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Nibali misses its intended target.
Nibali blocks a jab.
Nibali tries to land a leg kick but Westlund saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Nibali.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Nibali throws a hook but Westlund blocks it.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westlund moves away.
Westlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Westlund misses with a hook. Nibali ducked under it nicely.
Westlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nibali tried to score with a low kick but Westlund checks it.#CL#
Nibali tries to keep at a distance but Westlund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westlund is working Nibali over against the cage.
Nibali tries to break the clinch but Westlund is controlling the position. #T3#
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westlund.
A short right from Westlund on the inside.
Westlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westlund.
Nibali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westlund prevents a body shot from Nibali.
Still in the clinch, Westlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Westlund. #BC2#
Nibali breaks the clinch.
Westlund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Westlund swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Westlund throws a looping overhand right but Nibali ducks down to avoid it.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali misses with a straight right.
Nibali slips a straight right by Westlund.
That kick from Nibali tenderised Westlund's leg. Westlund is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Westlund misses with a looping left.#T4#
Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick from Nibali.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Nibali is just out of range.
Nibali throws a head kick that misses.
Westlund appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Nibali misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Westlund misses its target.
Nibali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westlund.
The fighters circling - Nibali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nibali throws a body punch but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nibali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nibali throws out a loose jab but Westlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali throws a lazy right hand but Westlund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Westlund as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leo Westlund will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Westlund throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nibali! But no joy.
A slow jab from Westlund misses its intended target.
Nibali misses the shot to the body.
Nibali throws a head kick but Westlund moves out of range.
Nibali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Westlund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nibali.
Westlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westlund lands a body shot.
Westlund looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Westlund walks into a stiff left hand from Nibali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nibali.
Westlund is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Westlund.
Nibali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali looks for the body kick but Westlund saw that one coming.
Westlund needs to keep his hands up - Nibali had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Westlund throws a jab when Nibali was well out of range.
Nibali misses with an uppercut.
Westlund avoids the body shot from Nibali.
Westlund scores with a nice right hand.
Nibali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westlund.
A big right from Westlund misses.
Nibali lands a head shot.
Westlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Nibali swings for the body but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Nibali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Westlund connects with a crisp jab.
Westlund is looking to clinch but Nibali is avoiding it.
Nibali misses with a low kick. #T2#
Westlund moves out of range of the leg kick from Nibali.
As Nibali tries to get set, Westlund tries to push him back and clinch up but Nibali manages to avoid the attempt.
Nibali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Westlund lands a body shot.
Nibali slips a jab from Westlund.
Nibali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund missing with a left hand there. Nibali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Westlund scores with a hook.
Westlund with a jab.
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Westlund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nibali misses with a body shot.
Nibali delivers a nice body kick.
Westlund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlund. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nibali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nibali missing with a left hand there. Westlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Westlund avoids the body shot from Nibali.
Nibali throws a low kick, looking for Westlund's leg but Westlund calmly moves out of range.
Nibali lands a nice looking body shot.
Nibali tries to land a front kick but Westlund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Westlund misses with a looping right.
Westlund digs a good hook to Nibali's body.
Nibali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Westlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nibali misses the target.
Westlund is looking to counter the offense by Nibali and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Nibali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westlund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Westlund misses with a right hand
and Nibali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Westlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nibali. #T4#
Westlund throws a shot from downtown. Nibali moves away and avoids it.
Westlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlund.
Westlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Westlund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Westlund as he connects with a hook.
Nibali throws a lazy right hand but Westlund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nibali throws a leg kick but Westlund sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali lands a slapping body shot.
Nibali throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Westlund counter with a right hand.
Nibali avoids the body shot from Westlund.
Nibali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Westlund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Westlund misses with a straight left.
Nibali ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Westlund.
I think Westlund 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Westlund!
Leo Westlund decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Nibali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blackblood avoids the body shot from Nibali.
Nibali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackblood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nibali's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nibali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nibali ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Nibali is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackblood with a body shot.
Blackblood moves out of range as Nibali strikes.
Blackblood lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Nibali misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blackblood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nibali - the referee stops the clock and Blackblood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nibali. Blackblood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackblood misses the target.
Nibali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blackblood throwing a counter right hand but Nibali manages to avoid it.
Nibali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Blackblood has Nibali up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Nibali misses with a body punch.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackblood controls his hands.
Nibali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Nibali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Nibali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nibali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nibali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Nibali.#CUT2#
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Nibali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackblood moves in looking to clinch but Nibali pushes him off.
Blackblood throws the left hand but Nibali avoids the punch easily.
Blackblood ducks right into an uppercut from Nibali.
Nibali scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackblood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackblood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Blackblood misses.
A solid body kick from Nibali. #T2#
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!
Nibali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nibali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackblood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Blackblood wants to clinch
and Nibali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nibali throws out a loose jab but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nibali. That's going to slow Blackblood down.
Nibali swings for the body but Blackblood moves out of range.
Nibali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nibali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackblood.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blackblood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nibali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackblood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nibali. Blackblood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackblood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nibali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nibali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Nibali misses with a two punch combination.
Blackblood looks to throw the jab but Nibali is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nibali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Nibali. Beautiful body shot.
Nibali misses with a hook.
Blackblood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nibali swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackblood.
Blackblood moves out of range as Nibali strikes.
Nibali scores with a hook to the body. Blackblood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackblood under the eye.
Nibali connects with the punch.
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
As Blackblood backs off Nibali throws a huge counter combo but Blackblood manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Nibali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nibali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackblood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nibali lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackblood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Blackblood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nibali counters with an inside leg kick.
Nibali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackblood scores with a hook to the body. Nibali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Nibali moves into the clinch.
Nibali missing with knees to the body.
Nibali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nibali misses with a knee strike.
Blackblood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Blackblood.
Nibali lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackblood won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Nibali.
Nibali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali slowing the pace effectively.
Nibali blocks an elbow strike from Blackblood.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blackblood avoids it.
Blackblood lands an elbow just above Nibali 's eye.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blackblood's sensitive parts.
Blackblood is looking to clinch.
Blackblood throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Nibali cracks a nice hook into Blackblood's ribs.
Blackblood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackblood swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Blackblood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nibali clobbers Blackblood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Blackblood clinches with his opponent.
Nibali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Nibali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nibali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Nibali has Blackblood pushed against the cage.
Nibali lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blackblood lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nibali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackblood misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali looking to stall.
Nibali wants to stall.
Nibali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blackblood up against the cage.#TD2#
Nibali successfully pulls guard.
Blackblood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nibali working for a triangle but Blackblood defends it easily.
Nibali is trying to control the position but Blackblood postures up.
Blackblood keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nibali's head.
Blackblood landing some decent shots from guard.
Nibali looking to control. #T2#
Blackblood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackblood wants to control from the top but Nibali keeps moving.
Blackblood postures up in Nibali's guard and throws a big left but Nibali blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackblood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Nibali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackblood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nibali controls Blackblood momentarily but Blackblood frees himself. #SUB2#
Nibali is looking for a triangle but Blackblood pushes his legs off easily.
Nibali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackblood.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Nibali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nibali keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood is in close to Nibali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blackblood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackblood stands up over Nibali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blackblood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackblood trying to control but Nibali is working from the bottom.
Nibali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blackblood.
Nibali trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Nibali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackblood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nibali escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackblood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Blackblood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Blackblood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nibali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackblood has managed to get both his arms back between Nibali's legs - danger averted.
Blackblood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackblood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Nibali is looking for a triangle but Blackblood pushes his legs off easily.
Blackblood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blackblood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blackblood working some strikes from top position.
Blackblood trying to control but Nibali is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincenzo Nibali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
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!
#R3#
Blackblood lands a lovely overhand right.
Blackblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackblood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nibali lands a leg kick that knocks Blackblood off balance momentarily.
Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nibali ducks under a wild hook from Blackblood.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nibali fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackblood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackblood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nibali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackblood misses with a straight right. #CL#
Blackblood pushes Nibali up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood blocking some punches.
Nibali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards. #BC2#
Nibali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackblood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackblood, as that shot connected.
Nibali moves out of range of the strikes.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Blackblood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nibali to score with a decent uppercut.
Nibali lands with a nice body punch.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nibali.
Nibali swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Blackblood moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Blackblood.
Nibali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nibali lands an uppercut.
Nibali jumps guard but Blackblood stands there with Nibali around his waist. Nibali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Nibali shrugs off.
Mace Blackblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blackblood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nibali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nibali looking to throw knees to the head but Blackblood is blocking nicely.
Blackblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Nibali shrugs off.
Nibali tries to pull guard but Blackblood holds him up against the cage and eventually Nibali drops back down to his feet.
Nibali looking to stall.
Blackblood misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nibali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali trying to control the position but instead, Blackblood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nibali into the cage.
Nibali lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T3#
Blackblood lands a damaging elbow.
Blackblood blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackblood throws an elbow but misses.
Nibali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blackblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Blackblood.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blackblood just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nibali's brow.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Nibali avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Nibali.
Blackblood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nibali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackblood pushes Nibali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nibali connects with a knee to the head.
Blackblood tries a body shot but Nibali blocks it.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nibali obliges.
Mace Blackblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nibali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mace Blackblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincenzo Nibali.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackblood controls his hands.
Blackblood lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackblood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blackblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackblood. #BC2#
Nibali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackblood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nibali feints a counter leg kick.
Blackblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nibali moves away.#CL#
Blackblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blackblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Nibali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackblood backwards.
Blackblood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackblood.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Nibali blocks a body shot from Blackblood.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mace Blackblood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nibali 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: SP ICON: Pandemonium
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Nibali staying out of range there.
Nibali misses with a kick to the body.
Nibali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stolt defending well as Nibali loads up on a big left hand.
Stolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Nibali is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nibali.
Nibali scores with a hook to the body. Stolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nibali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nibali throws out the jab.
Stolt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nibali works over Stolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Stolt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Stolt misses.
Nibali looks to throw the jab but Stolt is out of range.
Stolt throwing a counter right hand but Nibali manages to avoid it.
Nibali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stolt misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Stolt misses the shot to the body.
Nibali throws a chopping leg kick but Stolt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stolt throws out a loose jab but Nibali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali throws the kick towards the body but Stolt avoids it.
Nibali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nibali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nibali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stolt.
Stolt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Stolt.
Nice shot lands for Nibali.
Stolt avoids a kick to the body.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stolt scores with a jab. Nibali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Nibali.
Nibali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stolt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Stolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stolt misses with a hook.
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!
Nibali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stolt. #CL#
Stolt darts in and clinches Nibali up against the cage.
Nibali lands a shoulder strike.
Stolt lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Stolt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Nibali misses with a wild body shot.
Stolt looks to land a right hand but Nibali moved out of range.
Nibali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nibali cracks Stolt with an open hand slap.
Stolt swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Stolt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nibali misses the jab.#T3#
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nibali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Nibali is just out of range.#CL2#
Nibali clinches with his opponent.
Stolt blocks an uppercut.
Nibali misses with a knee strike.
Nibali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stolt lands an uppercut.#BC#
Stolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nibali misses with an uppercut.
Nibali throws a leg kick
and Stolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Nibali lands a leg kick that knocks Stolt off balance momentarily.
Stolt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nibali missing with a left hand there. Stolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nibali throws a right hand that misses
and Stolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stolt connects with the punch.
Stolt throws a jab when Nibali was well out of range.
Stolt misses with an uppercut
and Nibali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stolt misses with a looping right.
Nibali scores with a jab to the head.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stolt.
Nibali throws a fast counter high kick but Stolt manages to duck under it in time.
Stolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nibali takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stolt blocks a jab.
Nibali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stolt counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Stolt.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Stolt is just out of range.
Nibali staying out of range there.
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 Oscar Stolt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali just misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stolt misses with a hook to the body
and Nibali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nibali throws out a loose jab but Stolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stolt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stolt digs a good body shot into Nibali's ribs.
Stolt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stolt misses with a wild body shot.
Nibali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nibali swings for the body but Stolt moves out of range.
Nibali clobbers Stolt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Nibali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
Nibali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stolt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nibali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nibali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nibali misses with a hook.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stolt.
Nibali scores with a jab.
Stolt looks to land a combination but Nibali avoids it well.
Nibali feints a counter leg kick.
Nibali stalks Stolt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stolt's face. Stolt staggers backwards, shaken.
Stolt checks a leg kick nicely.
Stolt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nibali tries to clinch but Stolt moves out of range.
Nibali takes one on the button.
Stolt lands a really nice looking cross but Nibali seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stolt. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nibali lands a glancing blow to the side of Stolt's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali swings widly with a right hand
and Nibali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stolt throws a jab but it's blocked by Nibali.
Nibali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nibali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Nibali throws a leg kick but Stolt moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Stolt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Nibali gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stolt.
Stolt scores with a shot to the side of Nibali's head.
Nibali is leaning against Stolt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stolt blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Stolt.
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
Stolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
Nibali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3##BC#
Stolt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nibali just misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali misses with an uppercut.
Stolt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nibali. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nibali walks into a jab.
Stolt walks into a straight right hand from Nibali.
Nibali takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses.
Nibali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stolt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stolt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nibali moves away from the strike by Stolt.
Stolt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Stolt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nibali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stolt throws out the jab.
Nibali throws a looping overhand right but Stolt ducks down to avoid it.
Nibali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stolt counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nibali tries to land a body kick
and Stolt counters with a straight right hand.
Nibali walks into a left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nibali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stolt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stolt misses with a wild body shot.
Stolt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nibali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stolt.
Stolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincenzo Nibali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Stolt looks to throw the jab but Nibali is out of range.
Nibali misses with a looping left.
Nibali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Nibali thows a body kick. Stolt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nibali motions for Stolt to come forward. Nibali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stolt swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Nibali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stolt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nibali stalling in the clinch but Stolt improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali is pushing Stolt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stolt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Stolt lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Stolt. #T1#
Stolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nibali tries to land knees in the clinch but Stolt avoids the damage to the body.
Stolt lands a nice uppercut.
Stolt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nibali tries to break the clinch but Stolt is controlling the position.
Stolt lands a right hand.
Stolt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
Nibali working hard to break the clinch.
Stolt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stolt.
A head punch on the inside from Nibali fails to land.
Nibali throws a punch but it's blocked by Stolt.
Stolt lands a body shot.
Stolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nibali uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Stolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Stolt.
A swing and a miss from Stolt.#T2#
Stolt throws a hook to the side of Nibali's head but Nibali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nibali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stolt defending well as Nibali loads up on a big left hand.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Stolt is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nibali tries to clinch up but Stolt circles away and keeps his distance.
Stolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut there from Stolt.
Stolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Nibali misses the target.
Stolt walks into a stiff left hand from Nibali.
Nibali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stolt lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Stolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nibali catches Stolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nibali takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses.
Nibali scores with a nice right hand.
Stolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stolt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nibali moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stolt misses the target.
Nibali misses with a hook. Stolt ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Stolt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nibali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stolt throwing a counter right hand but Nibali manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stolt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nibali feints and then cracks Stolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stolt down.
Nibali misses with an uppercut. Stolt saw that one coming.
Nibali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Jab from Stolt.
Nibali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stolt is out of range.
Stolt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nibali counters with an inside leg kick.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Stolt works Nibali's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stolt misses with a left hand
and Nibali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nibali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nibali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nibali. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stolt moves in looking to clinch but Nibali pushes him off.
Nibali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Stolt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Oscar Stolt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nibali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stolt.
Stolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nibali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nibali throws an off balance right hand
and Stolt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nibali misses with a wild body shot.
Stolt swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Stolt misses with a hook.
Nibali misses with a hook
and Nibali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt lands a slapping body shot.
Stolt lands a jab to the head.
Stolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nibali counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Stolt misses.
Nibali throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stolt to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nibali lands a nice hook to Stolt's body. Stolt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stolt counters with a nice uppercut.
Nibali throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stolt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nibali throws a shot from downtown. Stolt moves away and avoids it.
Stolt swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stolt blocks a jab.
A jab from Stolt misses.
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nibali looks to land a right hand but Stolt moved out of range.
Stolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stolt. Those never looked like landing.
Nibali swings widly with a right hand
and Stolt counters with a series of strikes. Nibali will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Nibali throws a hook but Stolt avoids it easily.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Stolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nibali. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nibali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nibali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stolt. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nibali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nibali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stolt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nibali. Nibali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nibali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
Stolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stolt checks a leg kick.
Stolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nibali. #T3#
Nibali scores with a jab to the body.
Nibali loads up on a big right hand but Stolt slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Stolt misses the target.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Stolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Stolt misses with a looping left.
Nibali motions for Stolt to come forward. Nibali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Stolt.#CL#
Stolt clinches with his opponent.
Nibali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stolt walks away with a smile on his face. Nibali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nibali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nibali scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Stolt drives through and clinches with Nibali against the cage.
Stolt struggles to land a body shot inside as Nibali controls his hands.
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stolt.
Nibali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stolt smiles and moves away. #T4#
Nibali throws a solid leg kick but Stolt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nibali.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Nibali throws a leg kick
and Stolt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nibali scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nibali cracks the inside of Stolt's front leg.
Stolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stolt swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stolt moves away.
Stolt dips to his left and cracks Nibali with an uppercut!
Stolt cracks Nibali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stolt swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali tests Stolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nibali cracks the inside of Stolt's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Stolt had his way with Vincenzo Nibali in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stolt blocks a leg kick.
Nibali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Stolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stolt thuds his right hand into Nibali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nibali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nibali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stolt loads up on a big right hand but Nibali slips the punch.
Nibali slips a jab from Stolt.
Nibali slips under a jab from Stolt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nibali is looking to score with low kicks.
Nibali cracks Stolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick from Nibali.#T1#
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stolt moves away.
Stolt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stolt throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Nibali to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nibali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nibali misses with a hook
and Stolt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nibali.
Nibali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nibali throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Stolt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nibali misses with a head kick.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stolt.
Nibali staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stolt. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nibali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Stolt lands with a cross.
Good work by Stolt as he checks the leg kick.
Nibali thows a leg kick but Stolt checks it
and Stolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nibali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nibali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stolt.
Nibali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nibali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Stolt.
Stolt throws a nice looking combination but Nibali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stolt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Stolt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Stolt rushes Nibali and presses him up against the cage.
Nibali blocking some punches.
Stolt lands with a light punch inside.
Nibali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stolt backwards.
Stolt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stolt lands with a right to the head.
Nibali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stolts head.
Nibali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nibali stalling in the clinch but Stolt improves position.
Stolt misses with some punches.
Nibali tries to land knees in the clinch but Stolt avoids the damage to the body.
Nibali has a couple of punches blocked by Stolt.
Stolt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nibali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Nibali throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stolt blocks an uppercut.
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!
Nibali blocks a body shot from Stolt.
Nibali scores a nice knee to the body.
Stolt lands with a left to the head.
Nibali prevents a body shot from Stolt.
Nibali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nibali trying to land knees to the body.
Nibali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nibali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stolt blocks an uppercut.
Stolt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stolt.
Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nibali is trying to pull guard but Stolt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stolt tries to throw a body punch but Nibali avoids it by throwing Stolt back against the cage.
Vincenzo Nibali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stolt digs a right hand underneath Nibali's ribcage. Nibali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stolt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oscar Stolt.
Well Stolt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Stolt!
Oscar Stolt retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Oscar Stolt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Chester fails with the takedown.
Nibali misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Nibali misses.
Some wild striking there from Nibali.
Chester shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Nibali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nibali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nibali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chester wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chester has Nibali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nibali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Nibali.
Nibali has Chester pressed against the cage. #TD#
Chester jumps into guard, dragging Nibali to the mat.
Chester wants to sweep but no luck.
Chester throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Nibali stands and throws Chester's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nibali controls the position from side control.
Chester can't do much from the bottom here.
Nibali trying to control the action but Chester is working from the bottom.
Chester wants to control but Nibali postures up.
Nibali 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. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chester is looking to regain half guard here but Nibali keeps moving and retains side control.
Chester manages to get back to half guard.
Nibali blocks the strikes from Chester.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chester trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Nibali 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.
Chester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nibali is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Chester moves into full guard. #SUB#
Chester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nibali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Chester is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nibali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nibali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Chester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chester wants to sweep here but Nibali controlling him for the moment.
Nibali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nibali looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Chester has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nibali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nibali forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Chester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chester shoots in and drives through. Nibali sprawls well.
Nibali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nibali wants it to stay on the feet.
Chester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Chester 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.
Nibali keeping moving, preventing Chester from controlling successfully.
Nibali is controlling Chester's posture.
Chester trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nibali has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chester should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nibali has tightened it up now! Chester should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Nibali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow wants to clinch up but Nibali keeps it at a distance.
Nibali scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snow in his tracks. #CL#
Nibali clinches up with Snow and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nibali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #KD#
Nibali drops Snow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Snow is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Snow is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nibali throws a head punch that misses.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Nibali finish him?
Stalling in the clinch from Nibali.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Nibali lands a big knee to the head and Snow goes down! Nibali pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Nibali!
Dylan Snow was interviewed post fight and said 'I still like to thank my fans '.

Event: FC PPV
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Nibali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niche is out of range and Nibali settles back down.
Niche digs a good hook to Nibali's body. #CL2#
Niche clinches up with Nibali and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nibali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Niche blocks it with crossed arms.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niche avoids it.
Niche avoiding damage as Nibali throws knees to the body.
Nibali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Nibali.
Niche tries a body shot but Nibali blocks it.
Nibali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nibali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niche.
Niche landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Niche lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niche lands a hook that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
Nibali misses with a punch on the inside.
Nibali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nibali throws a punch but it's blocked by Niche. #T1#
Nibali blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nibali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niche lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niche.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Niche obliges.
Nibali misses with some punches.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Niche lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nibali misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nibali misses with the head strike.
Niche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Niche lands a nice knee to the body.
Niche unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Niche lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali blocks a body shot from Niche.
Nibali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nibali wants to stall.
Niche landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Nibali swings wildly with an uppercut but Niche uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nibali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niche blocks a body shot from Nibali.
Niche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niche blocks an uppercut.
Nibali misses with a body punch.
Nibali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nibali tries a body shot but Niche blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niche.
Nibali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niche tries a knee to the head but Nibali blocks it.
Niche scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nibali pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Niche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Niche will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nibali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niche moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Nibali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nibali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nibali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Nibali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niche manages to avoid it.
Niche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nibali misses the jab.
Niche connects with a jab.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibali misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Niche as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali throws a looping overhand right but Niche ducks down to avoid it.
Nibali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nibali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nibali misses with a combination
and Niche counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Nibali lands with a nice combination. Niche backs away looking to recover.
Niche throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Niche connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nibali's hands.
Niche throws a hook but Nibali avoids it easily.
Niche throws a front kick that sends Nibali stumbling back into the ropes.
Niche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nibali.
Nibali seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Niche tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Niche.
Good work by Niche as he checks the leg kick.
Nibali loads up on a big right hand but Niche slips the punch.
Niche looks to score with a jab to the body but Nibali is just out of range.
Nibali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nibali jabs Niche right on the nose. Niche blinks but takes it well.
Nibali scores with a one two! Niche had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nibali. That's going to slow Niche down.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Niche under the eye.
Nibali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nibali misses with a hook.
Nibali misses with a body shot.
Niche is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Niche connects with the punch.
Niche misses with a wild combination.
Nibali throws a sloppy head kick and Niche moves out of range easily.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Niche circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niche feints and then cracks Nibali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nibali down.
Niche with a jab.
Nibali throws an overhand right that lands on Niche's shoulder, as Niche tries to avoid the shot.
Nibali walks into a straight right hand from Niche.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niche wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nibali throws a big shot that misses.
Nibali throws a body punch but Niche moves out of range.
Niche is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nibali with a body shot.
Niche tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nibali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vincenzo Nibali will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Niche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nibali lands with a hook. Niche tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nibali lands with a nice body kick.
Nibali moves out of range of the body kick from Niche.
Nibali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niche's calf.
Nibali lands a high kick!
Niche scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niche tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nibali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nibali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niche connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niche lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali tries to clinch but Niche moves out of range.
A jab from Niche does it's job there.
Nibali moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niche tries to clinch but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
Nibali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Niche just misses with a punch to the body.
Nibali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niche moves away.
Nibali darts in trying to clinch
and Niche counters with a leg kick.
Niche keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nibali jabs Niche to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Niche misses with a low kick.
Nibali tried to score with a low kick but Niche checks it.#CL#
Nibali moves into the clinch.
Niche lands a knee to the body.
Niche throws a head punch that misses.
Nibali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niche.
Nibali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niche stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nibali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Niche avoids it.
Niche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niche lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nibali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali blocking some punches.
Nibali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nibali misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nibali.
Niche lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nibali backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nibali.
Niche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niche goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niche lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nibali scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Niche.
Niche tries to throw a body punch but Nibali avoids it by throwing Niche back against the ropes.
Niche lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vincenzo Nibali.
I think Nibali 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Nibali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marinov. Marinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nibali throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov feints and then cracks Nibali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nibali down.
Nibali throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marinov's head.
Nibali throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Nibali.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nibali.
Marinov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marinov.
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nibali's sensitive parts.
Nibali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nibali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nibali tries to close the distance and clinch but Marinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nibali moves out of range of the body kick from Marinov.
Marinov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nibali is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Good leg kick by Marinov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marinov thows a body kick. Nibali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nibali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nibali misses with a straight left.
Nibali misses with the combination.
Marinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nibali tried to score with a low kick but Marinov checks it.
Marinov throws a low kick but Nibali avoids it.
Nibali takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nibali blocks a leg kick.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marinov.#T2#
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow Nibali down.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nibali.
Nibali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Nibali tries a head kick but it misses.
Nibali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Nibali shrugs it off though.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nibali motions for Marinov to come forward. Nibali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marinov.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marinov cracks Nibali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov 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#
Nibali wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Marinov blocks the leg kick.
Nibali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nibali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nibali throws a shot from downtown. Marinov moves away and avoids it.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nibali.
Marinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marinov lands a leg kick that knocks Nibali off balance momentarily.
Marinov scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Nibali moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibali prevents Marinov from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nibali swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nibali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marinov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Nibali misses with a knee to the head.
Nibali tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nibali.
Marinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nibali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Nibali can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov is trying to break free.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nibali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nibali lands a shoulder strike.
Nibali has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
A right hand to the body from Nibali.
Marinov misses with a body punch. #T2#
Marinov can't break the clinch.
Nibali is pushing Marinov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marinov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nibali has double underhooks.
Marinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nibali throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nibali.
Nibali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marinov avoids it.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov gets through Nibali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Nibali struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Nibali tries to tie him up.
Nibali swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Nibali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Marinov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Nibali misses.
A low kick from Nibali is predictable there
and Marinov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Marinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Nibali tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marinov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nibali on the side of the head.
Nibali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nibali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nibali has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Nibali with an uppercut!
Nibali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nibali there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibali sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nibali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marinov.
Nibali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nibali, right into the meat.
Marinov throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Marinov misses with a body kick.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nibali can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nibali 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.
Nibali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nibali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Nibali moves out of range as Marinov throws a body kick.
Nibali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nibali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Marinov.
Nibali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nibali misses with a two punch combination.
Marinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nibali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#
Nibali is rocked!
Nibali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nibali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nibali is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?#T2#
Marinov cracks Nibali with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nibali is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nibali is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Nibali could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Emil Marinov!
A determined Emil Marinov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: FC: A Champion is Born
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Nibali rushes Klibek and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Klibek landing knees to the body.
Nibali has a couple of punches blocked by Klibek.
Nibali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nibali stalling against the ropes.
Nibali has Klibek pressed against the ropes.
Klibek misses with an elbow strike.
Nibali misses with a knee strike.
Klibek misses with some punches.
Nibali stalling the fight.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klibek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nibali stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klibek swings wildly with an uppercut but Nibali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nibali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nibali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Klibek working aggressively here.
Nibali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Nibali blocks an uppercut.
Nibali blocks an uppercut.
Klibek misses with the head strike.
Nibali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nibali.
A short right from Nibali on the inside.
Nibali working Klibek over with knees to the body.
Klibek is breathing heavily.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nibali.
Nibali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nibali.
Nibali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klibek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nibali landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Nibali creates a bit of space and cracks Klibek with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Klibek is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!#ROC2#
Klibek is rocked!
Nibali connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Klibek's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Klibek - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vincenzo Nibali!

Event: FC: Resolution
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadowski. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadowski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Nibali moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nibali.
Nibali lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Sadowski has been cut.
Nibali lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Nibali.
Nibali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nibali with a knee to the head.
Nibali lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Sadowski is rocked!
Nibali tries to land a knee to the head but Sadowski blocks with his arms.
Oh Sadowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nibali creates a bit of distance and cracks Sadowski with a big uppercut! Sadowski goes down! The referee pushes Nibali away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Sadowski make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Nibali takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vincenzo Nibali!

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