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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Yacob Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nilsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Germano.#CL#
Germano instigates a clinch.
Germano is trying to drag Nilsen to the mat but Nilsen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Germano successfully pulls guard.
Nilsen trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Nilsen won't allow Germano to sweep him here. #T1#
Nilsen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Germano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
Germano trying to control but Nilsen postures up.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Germano is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nilsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Nilsen off! Nilsen jumps back into Germano's guard.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Nilsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nilsen won't allow Germano to sweep him here.
Nilsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Nilsen pushes down on Germano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nilsen prevents Germano from improving his position.
Nilsen is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nilsen is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Germano wants to improve his position but Nilsen is controlling well.
Germano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nilsen is working away from the top position though.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Germano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nilsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (3) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Germano is defending well.
Nilsen wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Germano regains half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Nilsen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but Germano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nilsen to get the leverage. #T7#
Nilsen controlling the action here.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nilsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Germano wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Germano keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen pushing down on Germano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nilsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Germano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nilsen postures up.
#T9#
Germano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Germano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nilsen has Germano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (3) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is keeping the position.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself. #T10#
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Nilsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Germano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Nilsen#SUB#
Germano has an active guard here but Nilsen has managed to pass into half guard.
Nilsen works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (2) vs (8) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Nilsen wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy. #T11#
Germano struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Germano, who protects the arm well.
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (8) Nilsen
Germano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (7) vs (8) Nilsen
Germano is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsen is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Germano tries to advance to mount but Nilsen denies him. #SUB#
Germano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Germano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Germano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nilsen is looking to regain half guard here but Germano keeps moving and retains side control.
Nilsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T13#
Nilsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Germano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Germano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Germano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nilsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.#T14#
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nilsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Germano wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nilsen wins on points by 8 to 7.
Yacob Nilsen very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Yacob Nilsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moore has Nilsen up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Moore has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nilsen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nilsen (0) vs (4) Moore#SUB2#
Moore is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nilsen tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Moore really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nilsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moore is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nilsen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nilsen for a finish.
My spies in LET Gym inform me that Moore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Moore looking for the choke from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Moore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nilsen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Nilsen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Moore gets his way!
Well, with Moore on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nilsen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nilsen wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Moore looking for the RNC.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Moore's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nilsen trying to control the hands but Moore breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Moore tightening his grip on Nilsen, looking for the choke.
Nilsen rolls, trying to escape but Moore keeps control of the position.
#T2#
Moore is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nilsen tries to escape but Moore has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Moore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Moore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is hanging on to Nilsen's back as he tries to escape.
Moore is looking to control Nilsen but Nilsen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moore is trying to stick to Nilsen's back but Nilsen is turning into Moore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nilsen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nilsen (2) vs (4) Moore
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moore holds on and takes a little breather.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Nilsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nilsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Nilsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nilsen (2) vs (6) Moore
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nilsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nilsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Nilsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nilsen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nilsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nilsen (4) vs (6) Moore#T5#
Nilsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moore's guard.
Moore is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nilsen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen. #SUB#
Nilsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Nilsen eventually gives up the hold. #T6##SUB#
Nilsen seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Moore is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nilsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working. #T7##SUB#
Nilsen is working for an americana but Moore has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Nilsen was thinking about the submission.
Moore is trying to control the position but Nilsen postures up. #SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Nilsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moore dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nilsen (4) vs (8) Moore
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Nilsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moore sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nilsen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore pushing down on Nilsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nilsen (4) vs (11) Moore
Moore controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Moore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Moore trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Moore looking to secure an arm triangle but Nilsen defends it well.
Moore is looking to work his way around to Nilsen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nilsen regains half guard.#SUB#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB#
Nilsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nilsen (4) vs (14) Moore
Moore controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Moore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nilsen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nilsen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nilsen (6) vs (14) Moore
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. #T11#
Nilsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nilsen looking to pass the guard.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore has control of Nilsen's left arm, preventing Nilsen from doing any damage.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nilsen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nilsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moore moves into full guard.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore has Nilsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Nilsen looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Nilsen trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsen defends well.
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Moore is trying to control the position but Nilsen postures up.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Nilsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Nilsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nilsen trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moore wins on points by 14 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 225
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dave Beast! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yacob Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nilsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Beast (0) vs (4) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nilsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nilsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nilsen trying to control the position but Beast is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nilsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nilsen but great work by Beast. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beast (4) vs (4) Nilsen
A lull in the action here as Beast stalls from top position.
Beast taking a break here but Nilsen is having none of it and regains half guard. #T1#
Nilsen is not content to let Beast control the position.
Beast controlling the pace.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Beast seems to be working for a kimura but Nilsen defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nilsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beast has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Nilsen trying to control the position.
Beast wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back.
Beast is keen to just control but Nilsen is a slippery customer.
Well, if Beast 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.
#T3#
Nilsen is not content to let Beast control the position.
Nilsen trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Beast has control of the leg.
Beast is controlling the pace.
Beast is trying to control. Nilsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Beast is really struggling to control Nilsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back.
Beast looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beast is looking to advance position but Nilsen won't allow it.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beast trying to control the action but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Beast trying to pass the guard but Nilsen defending well.
Well, if Beast 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.
#T6#
Beast moves into full mount! Nilsen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (7) vs (4) Nilsen
Nilsen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Beast uses his free foot to push down on Nilsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nilsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Beast (10) vs (4) Nilsen
Nilsen is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Nilsen wants to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Beast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nilsen is looking to escape. #SUB#
Nilsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beast.
Beast controlling from mount.
Nilsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (10) vs (6) Nilsen#T8#
Nilsen trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Beast trying to control the position.
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast is retaining full guard.
Beast is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nilsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (12) vs (6) Nilsen#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Beast wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nilsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beast's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Beast (12) vs (8) Nilsen
Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Beast keeps moving.
Beast is trying to keep Nilsen in close.
Nilsen slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Nilsen trying to control from half guard but Beast is working away. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for a kimura but Beast is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beast has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beast has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nilsen is trying to control. Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Beast is looking for a sweep. Nilsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Beast still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Beast has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Beast (16) vs (8) Nilsen#SUB#
Beast tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beast has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Beast tries for a kimura but Nilsen is defending well.
Nilsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12#
Nilsen is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Beast is controlling well.
#SUB#
Beast is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beast sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back.
Nilsen trying to control but Beast postures up.
#T13#
Beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nilsen keeps working.
Nilsen wants to control but Beast is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Beast is looking for a kimura but Nilsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Beast to get the leverage. #SUB#
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nilsen is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold. #T14##SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beast stalling. #SUB#
Beast seems to be working for a kimura but Nilsen defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nilsen is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
After winning the bout, Dave Beast thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Lowe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilsen defending well as Lowe loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lowe tries to keep at a distance but Nilsen has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Nilsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lowe can't fight it off and eventually Nilsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Lowe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nilsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Nilsen passes Lowe's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Lowe has hold of Nilsen's hands but Nilsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nilsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lowe wants to get back to his feet.
Lowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nilsen on the ground.
Nilsen is nestled in close to Lowe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nilsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Lowe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying for a kimura here. Lowe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nilsen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Trevor Lowe had this to say: 'Im sorry.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Caesar keeps Nilsen at a distance using the push kick.
We've been informed that Caesar 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.
Caesar thuds his right hand into Nilsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Nilsen - just one landing.
Caesar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nilsen looks to throw a body kick
and Caesar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Caesar!
Jules Caesar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nilsen connects with a crisp jab.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jordon back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Jordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nilsen is looking to escape.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
Nilsen gets full guard.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Nilsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nilsen won't allow Jordon to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsen defends well.#SUB2#
Jordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nilsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen is pushing down on Jordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Jordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jordon tries to roll over but Nilsen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well. #SUB2#
Jordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jordon moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordon is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Nilsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nilsen wants to stand and escape but Jordon is having none of it.
Nilsen wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordon stands up over Nilsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Jordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Nilsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordon's guard. #REVR#
Nilsen is working Jordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Jordon working for submissions but it's allowed Nilsen to get to half guard.
Nilsen is pressing down on Jordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jordon is holding on for now.
Jordon is looking for a sweep. Nilsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordon trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well. #T4#
Jordon is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Nilsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
Jordon tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well.
Jordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nilsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nilsen's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Jordon catches Nilsen right on the button with a cross.
Jordon tries to clinch but Nilsen is having none of it.
Nilsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
Nilsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilsen checks a leg kick.
Jordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Nilsen feints and as Jordon raises his hands in defense, Nilsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Jordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Jordon pushes his legs off easily.
Jordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nilsen trying to control from the bottom.
Jordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Nilsen wants to control but Jordon is keeping busy.
James Jordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordon wants to take a breather but Nilsen is having none of it.
Jordon prevents Nilsen from improving his position.
Jordon slips a nice elbow through Nilsen's hands, connecting with Nilsen's forehead.
Jordon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nilsen has hold of Jordon's hands but Jordon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Jordon is looking for a kimura here.
Jordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Jordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Jordon is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Jordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon trying to control the action but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Jordon winds up and cracks Nilsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jordon wants to advance to full mount but Nilsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jordon throws a strike but Nilsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Jordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Jordon pushes his legs off easily.
Nilsen wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Jordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nilsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jordon is one step ahead there.
Nilsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jordon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nilsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nilsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nilsen! #REVR#
Jordon tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nilsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Jordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Jordon seems to be working for a kimura but Nilsen defends the submission attempt.
Nilsen is not content to let Jordon control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Jordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Jordon. That snapped Nilsen's head back.
Jordon pushes Nilsen away with a front kick.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Jordon ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Jordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jordon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Jordon. No joy for Nilsen on that attempt.
Nilsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jordon throws a front kick that sends Nilsen stumbling back into the cage.
Jordon punishes Nilsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Jordon tries to clinch up.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Nilsen. No joy for Jordon on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilsen misses the target.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Jordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordon cracks a nice hook into Nilsen's ribs.
Jordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Jordon is looking to land body kicks.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nilsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordon connects with a single shot there.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Jordon.
Jordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nilsen will feel that in the morning.
Nilsen misses with a leg kick
and Jordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Jordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Jordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
Nilsen wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep. Jordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jordon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordon is trying to control. Nilsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Jordon is looking for a kimura but Nilsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage. #T3#
Jordon moves into full mount! Nilsen won't be happy about that!
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilsen gets back to half guard.
Nilsen is not content to let Jordon control the position.
Jordon is nestled in close to Nilsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jordon is thwarting Nilsen's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Nilsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Jordon is controlling well.
Nilsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jordon is working Nilsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Jordon postures up in Nilsen's guard and throws a big left but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Jordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nilsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordon.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Jordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordon defends well.
Jordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Reem vs Niska
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilsen thuds his right hand into Watson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nilsen!
Watson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep.
Nilsen struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen is not content to let Watson control the position.
Nilsen looks to move to half guard but instead Watson has passed into mount! Damn!
Nilsen tries to hold on but Watson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Watson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nilsen wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
Watson tries to control but Nilsen wriggling away. #SUB2#
Watson working for a guillotine from mount but Nilsen is in no mood to give up.
Nilsen wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Watson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Watson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nilsen is surviving well by controlling Watson's body position as best he can.
Watson throws some wild stikes that Nilsen manages to avoid easily.
Watson avoids the attempt from Nilsen to control.#T2#
Nilsen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Watson looking to finish with strikes here!
Watson looking to ground and pound but Nilsen is blocking nicely.
Nilsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Watson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Nilsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Nilsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Watson.
Nilsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Watson passes Nilsen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Watson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nilsen is looking to get to half guard.
Nilsen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Nilsen turns into Watson and is now in his guard.
Watson wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Nilsen trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson can't keep his opponent in guard - Nilsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Watson wants to improve his position but Nilsen is controlling well.
#T4#
Nilsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Watson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Watson trying to hold on to Nilsen's head to control him but Nilsen postures up.
#SUB#
Nilsen seems to be working for a kimura but Watson defends the submission attempt.
Watson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nilsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nilsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilsen on the side of the head.
Nilsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watson's corner calls for a 1-2. Watson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with the body kick
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Watson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Watson's head.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Nilsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Watson gets caught napping as Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown. Watson manages to retain guard.
Nilsen trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Watson trying to control the position.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson controlling Nilsen's posture.
Watson controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself. #T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nilsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nilsen won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Nilsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nilsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Nilsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Watson is looking for a triangle but Nilsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watson's head.
Watson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nilsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him. #SUB#
Nilsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nilsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watson advances to full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Watson has control of Nilsen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nilsen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nilsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Watson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Watson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nilsen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nilsen regains half guard.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Nilsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilsen has time to react.
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Nilsen 's knee.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Watson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watson scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilsen. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilsen defends it well.
Nilsen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watson as he avoids it easily.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Watson settles back down.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilsen defends it well.
Nilsen takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilsen moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Nilsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Nilsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watson defends well and Nilsen ends up having to push Watson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilsen misses with a low kick.
Nilsen misses with a head kick.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yacob Nilsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nilsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Watson avoids the head kick by Nilsen.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilsen misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nilsen thinking.
Nilsen catches Watson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Nilsen was not able to check.
Nilsen lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Watson blocks the low kick.
Watson misses with a double jab.
As Watson backs away, Nilsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nilsen!
Nilsen seems a little lost for a moment, as Watson dominates the positioning.
Nilsen defending against the ground and pound.
Nilsen is not content to let Watson control the position.
Nilsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face as Watson controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Joseph Watson.
I've got Watson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CEC 700.5
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nilsen connects with a leg kick.
Nilsen cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nilsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilsen looks for a takedown but McGuire sprawls well.
Nilsen delivers a nice body kick.
Nilsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a leg kick
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilsen misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a three punch combo that has Nilsen backing up. Nilsen nods at McGuire to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.#T1#
Nilsen feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Nilsen looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
James McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Nilsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.#T2#
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nilsen forces his way into half guard.
Nilsen is looking to stall here but McGuire recovers full guard.
Nilsen prevents McGuire from getting back to his feet.
Nilsen stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire wants to stand but Nilsen is controlling the position.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nilsen slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McGuire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGuire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen. #SUB2#
McGuire is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsen.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGuire is looking to get back to is feet but Nilsen passes into side control.
McGuire parries the strikes from Nilsen easily there. Nilsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGuire to escape.
Nilsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuire, who protects the arm well.
McGuire pushes Nilsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nilsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGuire has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nilsen trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilsen.
Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilsen.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Nilsen jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilsen.
A shot to the liver by Nilsen. Beautiful body shot.
Nilsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nilsen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Nilsen lands with a right hand.
Nilsen throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
Nilsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilsen thumps McGuire with a low kick.
Nilsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilsen punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Nilsen.
Nilsen with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nilsen is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Nilsen tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.#TD2#
Nilsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGuire did well to prevent Nilsen getting side control.
Nilsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGuire won't allow Nilsen to pass to mount.
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nilsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Nilsen. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
McGuire pushes Nilsen off looking to stand but Nilsen dives back in and keeps control.
Nilsen is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nilsen lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Nilsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Nilsen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nilsen is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.
Nilsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen is trying to control. McGuire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nilsen lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilsen.
Nilsen connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Nilsen lands a jab.
Nilsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nilsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsen with a nice cross.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilsen throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and McGuire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
James McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
#T2#
Nilsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Nilsen lands a jab.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nilsen cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Nilsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#James McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGuire but McGuire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nilsen cracks McGuire with a hook to the temple - McGuire is on wobbly legs here! Nilsen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McGuire falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nilsen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
After the big win, Yacob Nilsen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CEC 697
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDiggle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nilsen's head.
Nilsen lands with a shot to the body.
Nilsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nilsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by McDiggle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nilsen punishes McDiggle's body with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDiggle.
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen looks for the body kick but McDiggle saw that one coming.
McDiggle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDiggle finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilsen's head.
McDiggle throws a head kick that half lands.
McDiggle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nilsen. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
Buster McDiggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen misses with a double jab.
McDiggle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Nilsen.
The fighters circling - McDiggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that McDiggle 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.#TD#
Nilsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDiggle to the ground. Nilsen is now in McDiggle's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McDiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB2#
McDiggle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nilsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nilsen postures up in McDiggle's guard and throws a big left but McDiggle blocks it. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDiggle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nilsen is looking to defend but McDiggle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nilsen! McDiggle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nilsen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster McDiggle!
A very excited looking Buster McDiggle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen lands with a cross.
Oladibeau with a nice calf kick.
Nilsen wants to land a leg kick but Oladibeau is out of range.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Oladibeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Oladibeau moves into range and clinches up with Nilsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen avoids a wild elbow strike from Oladibeau.
Oladibeau stops a takedown attempt from Nilsen.
#TD#
Oladibeau is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nilsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oladibeau to the mat. Oladibeau regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen advances position into side control!
Nilsen with the ground and pound but Oladibeau regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
Oladibeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nilsen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Nilsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#CUT#It looks like Victor Oladibeau has been cut.
Oladibeau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oladibeau wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Oladibeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Nilsen.
Oladibeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nilsen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Oladibeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Oladibeau trying to control but Nilsen postures up.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oladibeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nilsen is working for a submission of some sort.
Oladibeau is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Oladibeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Oladibeau is looking to stand up but Nilsen isn't so interested in that idea.
Nilsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oladibeau's guard.
Nilsen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oladibeau!
Nilsen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nilsen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oladibeau?
Oladibeau takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#Oladibeau is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Victor Oladibeau's cut even more.
The referee warns Oladibeau that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oladibeau is still in real trouble! Can Nilsen finish him?
Oladibeau tries to hold on but Nilsen postures up.
Nilsen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#CUT#Victor Oladibeau's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Victor Oladibeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yacob Nilsen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yacob Nilsen thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
ICS 51
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Nilsen takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Hammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hammer slips a jab from Nilsen.
A counter left hand to the body from Hammer misses its target.
Nilsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nilsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen dips to his left and cracks Hammer with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.#T1#
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
A quick step to the side and Hammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Nilsen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nilsen misses with a straight right.
That kick from Nilsen tenderised Hammer's leg. Hammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Nilsen connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Nilsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Nilsen feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Hammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nilsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Hammer misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nilsen! But no joy.
Hammer drops his hands momentarily and Nilsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammer checks a low kick from Nilsen.
Nilsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilsen with the inside leg kick.
Nilsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nilsen avoids it.#T3#
A low kick from Nilsen is predictable there
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilsen slips a jab from Hammer.
Nilsen digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Nilsen fails with the takedown
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen scores with a body shot.
Hammer ducks right into an uppercut from Nilsen.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Nilsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Hammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nilsen.#T4#
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nilsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen lands a right hook to the body.
#KD#
Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Nilsen tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Nilsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Yacob Nilsen has been cut.
Nilsen misses with a right hand #KD#
and Hammer counters with a nice right hand that sends Nilsen toppling to the canvas! Nilsen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hammer finish him?!#ROC#Nilsen is rocked!
Nilsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammer. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Nilsen throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Hammer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nilsen! Hammer lets Nilsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nilsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses
and Hammer counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Nilsen out cold! What a finish! Hammer is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ICS 37
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Orlov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nilsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlov, not yet.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen cracks Orlov with a solid left hand.
Orlov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen distracts Orlov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Orlov controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it.
Orlov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Nilsen postures up in Orlov's guard and throws a big left but Orlov blocks it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilsen trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Orlov pulls Nilsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Orlov finds it's target.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orlov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Orlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orlov digs a good hook to Nilsen's body.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orlov! But no joy.#T3#
Nilsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Nilsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orlov works Nilsen's body with a nice hook.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Orlov.
Orlov lands a jab to Nilsen's midsection.
Mikhail Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Orlov lands.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Nilsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orlov's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Orlov is keeping the position.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Orlov pushes Nilsen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Orlov looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
Orlov scores with a nice head shot.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Orlov, which made it look bad.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mikhail Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilsen thuds his right hand into Orlov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov misses with a body shot.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orlov sprawls and moves away.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Nilsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen sizes up Orlov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orlov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilsen in his tracks.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orlov.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Nilsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Orlov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Orlov sneaks out the side door and pushes Nilsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Mikhail Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlov.
Nilsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Orlov.
Orlov with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Orlov cracks Nilsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov thumps Nilsen with a low kick.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Orlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsen. Nilsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Orlov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
Orlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nilsen misses with a right hand
and Orlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck for Nilsen with that takedown attempt.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov lands a jab.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orlov with a nice cross.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown. Orlov fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Orlov keeps moving.
Yacob Nilsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nilsen stands and throws Orlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nilsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nilsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlov is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orlov gets back to full guard.
Nilsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Orlov wants to control but Nilsen passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orlov defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilsen doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Orlov gets caught napping as Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown. Orlov manages to retain guard.
Nilsen lands a couple of digs.
Nilsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nilsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Nilsen is looking to sweep but instead, Orlov has passed into half guard.
Nilsen is looking to control Orlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nilsen avoid being mounted?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orlov controlling the pace.
Nilsen trying to control here.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Orlov has control of the leg. #T3#
Orlov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nilsen walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen 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.#T4#
Orlov scores with a kick to the body.
Jab from Orlov.
Orlov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orlov connects with a high kick.
Orlov ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Orlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orlov wants to clinch but Nilsen slips to the side
and Nilsen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen avoids a kick to the body.
Orlov misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Nilsen's ribs.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Orlov.
A counter left hand to the body from Nilsen misses its target.
Orlov lands a slapping body shot.
Orlov looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orlov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Orlov! |
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Event:
ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen slips a jab from Feti.
Feti slips a straight right by Nilsen.
Nilsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feti wants to counter the offense by Nilsen and move into the clinch position.
Feti misses with a kick to the body.
Nilsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilsen slips under a jab.
Feti defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Feti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Nilsen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Feti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nilsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Feti back against the cage.
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!
Feti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilsens head. #T1#
Nilsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feti backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Feti.
Feti throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Feti works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feti.
Feti struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Feti landing knees to the body.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
Feti avoiding damage as Nilsen throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Feti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Nilsen goes for a takedown attempt but Feti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Feti counters with a right hand to the body.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Feti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Feti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Nilsen.
Feti moves out of range of the body kick.
Feti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Feti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Feti throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Feti is just out of range.#T3#
Feti clobbers Nilsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nilsen moves out of range as Feti strikes.
Nilsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Feti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.#CL#
Nilsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Feti lands a nice elbow.
Nilsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Feti throws an elbow that misses.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feti misses with an elbow strike.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feti after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feti throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Still in the clinch, Feti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Feti avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fetis head.
Our sources have told us that Nilsen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Feti lands an elbow that stopped Nilsen in his tracks for a moment.
Feti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Feti.
Feti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Feti throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Nilsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Feti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Feti.
Feti wants to counter with a clinch but Nilsen pushes him away.
Nilsen blocks the body kick.
It looked like Nilsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Feti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Feti avoids it really well and circles away.
Nilsen misses with a two punch combination.
Yacob Nilsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Feti blocks a jab.
Nilsen scores with a three punch combo!
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
A lazy left from Feti finds it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Feti.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Nilsen throws a hook but Feti avoids it easily.
Feti throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Feti.
Feti misses with a body shot.
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feti.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Feti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Feti, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Feti clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Nilsen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Feti after a bit of a struggle.
Feti can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Feti lands an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Feti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feti.
Feti lands a body punch.
Nilsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Feti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Feti.
Feti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Feti lands with a left to the head.
Feti lands a shoulder strike.
Feti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Feti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Feti works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Feti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Yacob Nilsen has been cut.
Sione Feti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Feti.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Feti.
Nilsen avoids the elbow strike from Feti, against the cage.
Nilsen blocks an elbow strike from Feti.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but Feti blocks with his arms.
Feti pushes off an throws an elbow but Nilsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Feti prevents the takedown attempt.
Feti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feti digs a right hand into Nilsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilsen's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti lands with a right to the head.
Feti lands with a light punch inside.
Feti digs a right hand underneath Nilsen's ribcage. Nilsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Feti throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Feti. #T4#
Feti is working Nilsen over against the cage.
Feti lands a knee to the body.
Feti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Feti lands a right hand.
Feti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Feti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Feti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Feti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Feti scores with a shot to the side of Nilsen's head.
Feti lands an uppercut.
Feti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feti lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Nilsen is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Feti.
Feti landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feti lands a damaging elbow.
Nilsen blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Feti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Feti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yacob Nilsen's cut.
That's time! Nilsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Feti lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a hook
and Feti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsen's knee momentarily.
Nilsen closes the distance but Feti moves to the side
and Feti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nilsen thinking.
Feti lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Feti.
A solid body kick from Feti.
Jab by Feti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Feti. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Feti to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feti is looking to clinch.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Feti throws the kick towards the body but Nilsen avoids it.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Feti throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nilsen is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sione Feti!
After winning the bout, Sione Feti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
ICS 20
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Nilsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Nilsen throws out a powerful jab.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Power looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.
Nilsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nilsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Nilsen slips a jab from Power.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Nilsen.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilsen is able to avoid easily.
Nilsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Nilsen there.
Nilsen catches Power with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Nilsen lands.
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Power appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Geordie Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power catches Nilsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nilsen scores with a head kick.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Power is looking to escape.
Nilsen trying to control from half guard but Power is working away.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen winds up and cracks Power with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Power has one foot on Nilsen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Nilsen finds it's target.
Power misses with an uppercut
and Nilsen counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsen lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nilsen on the side of the head.
Power misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Nilsen swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Power is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Power tries a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range. #CL#
Nilsen moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Power scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Nilsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.#BC2#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilsen tries to counter with a takedown but Power is quick to defend against it.
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power scores with a hook.
Nilsen lands with a good body shot.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Power - just one landing.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Power.
It looked like Nilsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Power.#T4#
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Nilsen.
Power looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws a hook but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Power.
Nilsen jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Power misses with a looping left.
Nilsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power throws a right hand that Nilsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsen also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Power missing with a left hand there. Nilsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Power sprawls and moves away.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Nilsen moves out of range easily.
Nilsen walks into a left hand.
Nilsen misses with a combination
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Power.
Power closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nilsen misses with a hook.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Nilsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nilsen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Nilsen misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nilsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Power slips under a jab.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Nilsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Power connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Power doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nilsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
As Power looks to move away, Nilsen throws a big counter combo but Power just gets out of the way.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Power misses the jab.
Power moves out of range as Nilsen strikes.#T2#
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Nilsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power dips to his left and cracks Nilsen with an uppercut!
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a leg kick.
Nilsen looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
Power slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yacob Nilsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen avoids the body shot from Power.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nilsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power throws the left hand but Nilsen avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Power throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nilsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Power takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Power slips a straight right by Nilsen.
Nilsen 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.
Nilsen moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
#T4#
Nilsen throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Nilsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Power scores with a head kick.
Nilsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Nilsen throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Nilsen both land. Nice combination.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Nilsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nilsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Power drops Nilsen with a beautiful combination! Nilsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Power is looking for the KO!
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsen's knee momentarily.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Power's shoulder, as Power tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Nilsen. That snapped Power's head back.
Nilsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Power lands with a nice body kick.
Nilsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power looks to land a left hand but Nilsen moved out of range nicely.
Power throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Nilsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen prevents Power from standing back up.
Power is trying to maintain the position but Nilsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Power wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Power manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nilsen moves to clinch but Power breaks away
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Power looks to land a right hand but Nilsen moved out of range.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Power.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Power throws a hook but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nilsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilsen sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power throws a counter combo.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Nilsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nilsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nilsen fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nilsen misses with a right hand
and Power counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Power throws a series of punches but Nilsen avoids them all with ease.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power lands a head shot.
Nilsen cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Nilsen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Nilsen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nilsen scores with a nice right hand.
Power throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nilsen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nilsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Power misses with an attempted mid kick.
Power thuds his right hand into Nilsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power works Nilsen's body with a nice hook.
Power misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilsen misses the target.
Power throws a leg kick but Nilsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nilsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Power sprawls and moves away.
Nilsen misses with a looping right.
Power takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geordie Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Power!
In his post fight interview, Geordie Power started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ICS 10
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Nilsen scores with a shot to the body.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Built moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Built scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Nilsen coming out on top.
Nilsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a nice body shot.
Nilsen misses with a body kick. #T2#
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Built swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Built half committed to a counter leg kick.
Built moves away from the strike by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nilsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Built pinned against the cage. Built gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yormomza Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.
Built walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Nilsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Built's half guard.
Nilsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Built takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Built escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nilsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nilsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Built keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
Built keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Built wants to stand up but Nilsen is controlling him. #T4#
Built is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nilsen passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working for a kimura but Built is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Built doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Built misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nilsen.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Built has knocked Nilsen down with a huge combo! Built steps away and waves a wobbly Nilsen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nilsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Yormomza Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Built takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Built misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Nilsen 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.
Nilsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Built pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Built looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
Built pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nilsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nilsen lands a couple of elbows.
Built looking to control.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
Nilsen stops Built from standing up. #SUB2#
Nilsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Built is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nilsen, into his guard. #REVR#
Built looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Nilsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Built moves into full guard.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built is pulling down on Nilsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nilsen, at least for the moment.#T4#
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Nilsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Built pulls Nilsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Built wants to stand up but Nilsen is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Nilsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Nilsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Built defends it well.
Nilsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Built on the side of the head.
Nilsen throws a lazy body kick
and Built makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nilsen throws a shot to the body.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Nilsen lands.#TD2#
Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown into Built's guard.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nilsen is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Built is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Nilsen controlling the position.
Nilsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Built is stalling in the full guard.
Yormomza Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Built wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Nilsen has Built pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nilsen misses with a hook.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yacob Nilsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Nilsen slips a jab from Built.
Nilsen tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nilsen.
Nilsen scores with a jab to the body.
Nilsen fails with the takedown
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Nilsen. #T4#
Nilsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nilsen pushes Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilsen lands a nice elbow.
Built misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Built.
Nilsen lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Yormomza Built's cut is getting worse.
Built lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yacob Nilsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nilsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacob Nilsen!
In his post fight interview, Yacob Nilsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Yormomza Built stepped up to the mic, saying 'You mighta won, but Yormomza whore! So there.'.
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Event:
ICS 6
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Nilsen moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thiago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but Thiago blocks with his arms.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago blocks an uppercut.
Thiago avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilsen.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thiago after a bit of a struggle.
Thiago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thiago backwards.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thiago prevents a body shot from Nilsen.
Thiago misses with a body punch.
Thiago tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Thiago throws a head punch that misses.
Thiago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thiago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Thiago.
A shot in the inside from Thiago.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago lands with a right to the head.
Nilsen is trying to drag Thiago to the mat but Thiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Thiago is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nilsen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thiago to the mat. Thiago regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Thiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thiago is standing up over Nilsen. Nilsen looks to escape but Thiago dives into side control.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Nilsen is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nilsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thiago wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thiago controlling the position from side mount.
Nilsen wants to control but Thiago postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nilsen is looking to reverse the position.
Nilsen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thiago is taking a breather. Nilsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Nilsen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thiago jumps into side control!
Nilsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nilsen manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Nilsen trying to hold on to Thiago's head to control him but Thiago postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nilsen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Thiago trying to pass the guard but Nilsen defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Nilsen's knee but Nilsen avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Thiago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good standup being displayed there by Thiago as he connects with a hook.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Thiago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nilsen's head backwards.
Thiago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Nilsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thiago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilsen's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Thiago 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#
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Thiago misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen counters with a solid body kick.
Thiago throws a lazy right hand but Nilsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Nilsen.
Nice jab there from Thiago.
Nilsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thiago throws the left hand but Nilsen avoids the punch easily.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago loads up on a big right hand but Nilsen slips the punch.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen misses with a straight left.
Thiago with a hook.
Nilsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Nilsen scores with a nice head shot.
Nilsen lands a head shot.
Nilsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
Nilsen tries to clinch but Thiago moves out of range.
Nilsen blocks a head kick by Thiago.
A shot to the liver by Nilsen. Beautiful body shot.
Thiago throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Nilsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Thiago blocks the body kick.
Nilsen lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thiago back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body. Thiago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Nilsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilsen digs a good hook to Thiago's body.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
Nilsen swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nilsen.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Nilsen ducks down to avoid it.
Thiago cracks the inside of Nilsen's front leg.
Thiago catches Nilsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Thiago.
Thiago wants to land a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range.
Thiago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nilsen.
#T3#
Nilsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thiago.
No joy there for Nilsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thiago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from Thiago lands but Nilsen takes it in his stride.
Thiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Nilsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thiago wants to slow Nilsen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilsen misses with a body punch
and Thiago counters with a good low kick that Nilsen was not able to check.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Thiago settles back down.
Thiago throws out a leg kick but Nilsen moves out of range and Thiago only half commits.
Nilsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Nilsen checks it.
Nilsen throws out a counter right but Thiago avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Nilsen misses.
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Nilsen sees coming a mile off.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thiago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thiago.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thiago throws a leg kick
and Nilsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Thiago shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Nilsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Thiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilsen.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
enabling Nilsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilsen 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.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.
Thiago connects with a jab.
Nilsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Thiago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Nilsen.
Thiago was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago tried to score with a low kick but Nilsen checks it.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Thiago connects with a right hand. Nilsen shakes it off.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Thiago settles back down. #T1#
Thiago tries a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen lands a slapping body shot.
Thiago throws the kick towards the body but Nilsen avoids it.
Thiago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thiago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thiago scores with a hook to the body. Nilsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thiago tries to land a front kick but Nilsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thiago misses with a looping right.
Nilsen flicks out a counter leg kick but Thiago steps away.
Nilsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thiago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Donk. Nilsen catches Thiago right on the button with a cross.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Thiago punishes Nilsen's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Nilsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thiago, pushing him back against the cage.
Thiago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Thiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thiago is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Thiago.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nilsen.
A short right from Thiago.
Nilsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thiago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nilsen is keeping busy.
Thiago throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen digs a right hand into Thiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thiago's gas tank. #T3#
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
Thiago is struggling to control the position.
Nilsen can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thiago's elbow.
Nilsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Thiago avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Thiago scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Nilsen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thiago is looking to control Nilsen's arms but Nilsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thiago has his back to the cage.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Thiago can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thiago tries to throw a body punch but Nilsen avoids it by throwing Thiago back against the cage. #T4#
Thiago looking to stall.
Nilsen can't find room to land a body shot as Thiago controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thiago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nilsen tries to work over Thiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thiago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nilsen or not.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thiago.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thiago blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Thiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen blocks the body kick.
Nilsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thiago.
Thiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Thiago. Those never looked like landing.
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 Thiago Thiago.
I think Thiago 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Thiago!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Thiago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
ICS 2
Date: Jan 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Nilsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nilsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.
It seemed like Nilsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Nilsen. That snapped Built's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Nilsen lands with a nice body punch.
Nilsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Built misses with a right hand
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Nilsen misses. #CL2#
Nilsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow. #TD2#
Nilsen has Built pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nilsen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Built tumbling to the mat - Nilsen dives into Built's guard.
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!#SUB2#
Nilsen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Built is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Built has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Built has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Built stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsen.#T1#
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Built trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen is trying to keep Built in close.
Built preventing the sweep. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nilsen pulls Built in close to prevent any damage.
Built wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Built is one step ahead there.
Built trying to control but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Built stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsen.
Nilsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
A lazy left from Nilsen finds it's target.
Good work by Nilsen as he checks the leg kick.
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Built clinches.
Built working aggressively here.
Nilsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Nilsen avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilsen.
Built tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Built misses with a body punch.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilsen lands an uppercut.
Built stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Nilsen misses with some punches.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a left hand.
Built is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nilsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilsen scores with a shot to the body.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Built.
Nilsen misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Nilsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nilsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilsen lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
#T1#
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built fakes the leg kick and cracks Nilsen in the body.
Nilsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nilsen cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Nilsen misses with a leg kick
and Built counters with a nice leg kick.
Built defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nilsen throws a big shot that misses.
Nilsen lands with a nice body punch.
Nilsen misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nilsen missing with a left hand there. Built was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Built thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nilsen misses the shot to the body.
Built throws a hook but Nilsen blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Nilsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Built takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Nilsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilsen's knee momentarily.
Built misses with a right hand
and Nilsen counters with a series of strikes. Built will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Built has taken the fight to the clinch.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Nilsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Built can't fight it off and eventually Nilsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Built looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Built wants to sweep here but Nilsen controlling him for the moment.
Nilsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Built works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Built looking to control.
#T4#
Nilsen distracts Built with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nilsen slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built wants to get back to full guard.
Nilsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Built makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Built.
Nilsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Built has wrist control.
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nilsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Built rushes Nilsen and presses him up against the cage.
Nilsen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen cracks Built with a nice body shot.
Nilsen has Built pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Built manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilsen lands a right hand.
Built gets through Nilsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Nilsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Nilsen on the inside. #T1#
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Nilsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nilsen lands a left hand.
#CUT2#
Yormomza Built's cut is getting worse.
Nilsen lands a left hand.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen presses Built against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nilsen lands a nice uppercut.
Nilsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards. #TD2#
Nilsen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Built is trying to keep an underhook but Nilsen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Built has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen drops an elbow to the side of Built's head.
Nilsen thows a huge punch but Built dodges it nicely.
Built is staying active underneath Nilsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yacob Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yormomza Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nilsen is trying to control. Built wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Built defends it well.
Built controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nilsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nilsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Built is looking to escape.
Built on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Built wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Built is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yacob Nilsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Built keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Nilsen.
Nilsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nilsen stops Built from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Nilsen seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nilsen lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Nilsen finds it's target.
Nilsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Built misses the body punch
and Nilsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen misses with a straight left. #T4#
Nilsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Built takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Built should have avoided that one.
Built avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilsen throws out the jab.
Built appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Built doesn't seem bothered though.
Built takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yacob Nilsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nilsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacob Nilsen!
In his post fight interview, Yacob Nilsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pride FC 65
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Bangsit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangsit shoots for a double leg takedown but Nilsen sprawls well. He's pushed Bangsit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bangsit shoots in and drives through. Nilsen sprawls well.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
Bangsit dodges the punch combination from Nilsen.
We've been hearing reports that Bangsit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bangsit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilsen throws out the jab.
Nilsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Bangsit has Nilsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilsen is pressed up against the cage. Bangsit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nilsen down to the mat. Nilsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Bangsit moved out of range.
Bangsit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nilsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangsit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilsen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bangsit.
Bangsit feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Bangsit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nilsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Nilsen looks to move away, Bangsit throws a big counter combo but Nilsen just gets out of the way.
Yacob Nilsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
Bangsit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Nilsen moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Bangsit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bangsit can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Nilsen.
Bangsit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nilsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bangsit slips a straight right by Nilsen.
Bangsit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nilsen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Bangsit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nilsen's guard.
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!#SUB2#
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bangsit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Bangsit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nilsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bangsit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at Kombat Hangar 18 inform us that Nilsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bangsit won't allow Nilsen to sweep him here. #T3#
Bangsit postures up.
Bangsit throwing strikes but missing.
Nilsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bangsit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nilsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nilsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nilsen! #REVB#
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen is working to tighten his grip on Bangsit's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bangsit has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nilsen is really squeezing tight and eventually Bangsit passes out! Nilsen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yacob Nilsen!
In his post fight interview, Yacob Nilsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pride FC 56
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taus is just out of range.
Taus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Nilsen misses
and Taus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nilsen misses with a straight right.
Nilsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nilsen.
Taus misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilsen. Taus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilsen throws a combination that misses
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsen throws a one two combo.
Taus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taus jabs at Nilsen's body.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Taus.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taus. #T1#
Taus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Taus throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taus finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilsen's head.
Taus moves out of range as Nilsen strikes.
Nilsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taus throws a body kick that misses.
Taus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Nilsen misses the jab.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilsen, as that shot connected.
Taus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilsen throws a hook but Taus blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Taus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Taus misses its intended target.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Taus.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilsen's calf.
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Taus misses the target.#T3#
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Taus is out of range.
Taus misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilsen cracks a nice hook into Taus's ribs.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Nilsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taus on the side of the head.
Taus slips a jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that Taus avoids nicely.
Taus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Nilsen tries to counter with a clinch but Taus shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Nilsen cracks Taus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nilsen slips under a jab from Taus.
Nilsen connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick from Taus.
Taus throws a shot to the body.
Nilsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
Taus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nilsen misses with a double jab
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taus avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilsen's calf.
Taus throws a low kick, looking for Nilsen's leg but Nilsen calmly moves out of range.
Taus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nilsen misses with a hook
and Taus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Nilsen off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Taus.
Nilsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen takes a swing at Taus's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nilsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Nilsen loads up on a big right hand but Taus slips the punch.
Taus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taus. Nilsen shrugs it off though.
Taus walks into a left hand.
Nilsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Taus's head.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Taus moved out of range.
Taus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nilsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilsen at a distance.
Taus lands with a straight right. Nilsen didn't see that one coming.
Taus lands with a cross.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taus.
Nilsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taus swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Nilsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Taus moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Taus keeps moving. #T3#
Taus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Nilsen drops back looking for a leg! Taus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taus manages to kick Nilsen off! Nilsen jumps back into Taus's guard.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Taus is working hard here to advance position.
Taus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nilsen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nilsen is trying to keep Taus in close.
Taus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Taus tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilsen is retaining full guard.
Nilsen controls Taus momentarily but Taus frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nilsen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taus is one step ahead there.
Nilsen has Taus pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melek Taus dominated that second round.
That's time! Taus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taus cracks the inside of Nilsen's front leg.
Nilsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen throws a series of punches but Taus moves out of range.
As Nilsen backs away, Taus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Melek Taus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Nilsen throws a hook to the side of Taus's head but Taus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taus misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Taus clinches with his opponent.
Nilsen scores with a shot to the side of Taus's head.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Taus.
Taus blocks an uppercut.
Nilsen is leaning against Taus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1##TD2#
Nilsen has hold of one of Taus's legs. Taus is fighting the takedown attempt but Nilsen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Taus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nilsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taus keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Taus is adopting a defensive guard.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nilsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taus is keeping the position for now.
Taus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilsen's guard. #REVR#
Taus tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilsen is retaining full guard.
Nilsen has his hands on Taus's head, controlling the position.
Taus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen controlling Taus's posture.
Nilsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Melek Taus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taus is one step ahead there.
Nilsen is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nilsen swings for the body but Taus moves out of range.
It looked like Taus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Taus avoids the head kick by Nilsen.
Nilsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilsen misses with a jab to the body
and Taus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taus catches Nilsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taus.
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Taus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nilsen lands the left hand.
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 Melek Taus.
I think Taus 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melek Taus!
After winning the bout, Melek Taus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Pride FC 51
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nilsen swings for the body but Kravac moves out of range.
Kravac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Kravac ducks down to avoid it.
Nilsen lands a slapping body shot.
Nilsen throws a big shot that misses.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nilsen as he jumps to the side.
Kravac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nilsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Kravac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kravac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nilsen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kravac is on him like a limpet, forcing Nilsen back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nilsen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nilsen trying to control the action but Kravac is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kravac tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg.
Kravac regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nilsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Kravac is keeping the position.
Kravac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kravac is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kravac is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen has momentary wrist control but Kravac slips an elbow through the middle.
Kravac passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Kravac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep. Kravac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nilsen won't allow Kravac to pass to mount.
Nilsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Kravac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nilsen tries to get to full guard but Kravac has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kravac wants to work for an arm triangle but Nilsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kravac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nilsen is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Nilsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Nilsen defends it. #SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nilsen wants to control but Kravac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nilsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kravac haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Kravac is looking for a kimura but Nilsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravac to get the leverage.
Nilsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilsen seems keen to control Kravac's posture.
Nilsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilsen, not yet. #SUB#
Kravac drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nilsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nilsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nilsen! #REVB#
Kravac parries the strikes from Nilsen easily there. Nilsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kravac to escape.
#T4#
Nilsen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kravac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kravac trying to control but Nilsen postures up.
Kravac keeping control of the position.
Kravac taking some punishment here, with Nilsen in his half guard.
Kravac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nilsen.
Kravac moves into full guard.
Nilsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nilsen trying to control but Kravac is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Kravac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravac was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Kravac lands a really nice looking cross but Nilsen seems unphased.
Nilsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilsen misses with a hook.#CL#
Kravac closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Nilsen has clasped his hands together around Kravac's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kravac struggling a bit here.
Kravac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilsen off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Nilsen is having to fend off submission attempts from Kravac, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kravac doesn't have the hooks in though and Nilsen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen looking to pass the guard.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yacob Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Kravac manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nilsen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kravac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kravac drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nilsen dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Nilsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravac trying to keep a closed guard but Nilsen is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kravac looking for a guillotine here but Nilsen defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nilsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2##SUB#
Kravac looking for a triangle here. Nilsen is fighting it but it looks tight! Kravac pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nilsen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Samuel Kravac!
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Event:
Pride FC 47
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Letter blocks a jab.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Letter misses with a straight right.
Nilsen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilsen throws a series of punches but Letter avoids them all with ease.
Letter misses with an uppercut.
Letter moves away from the strike by Nilsen.
It seemed like Letter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Letter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been hearing reports that Nilsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Letter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilsen in his tracks.
Nilsen slips a straight right by Letter.
Stephan Letter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letter throws a shot from downtown. Nilsen moves away and avoids it.
Nilsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Letter.
Letter circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letter lands with a kick to the temple. Nilsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Letter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Letter.
Some wild striking there from Letter.
Letter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Nilsen lands with a nice combination. Letter backs away looking to recover.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Letter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Letter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Letter slips a straight right by Nilsen.
Letter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Letter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilsen on the side of the head.
Nilsen connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target.
Letter tries a head kick but it misses.
Letter throws a lazy head kick
and Nilsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Letter's head backwards.
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!
Nilsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letter.
Letter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nilsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Letter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Letter lands a head kick!
Letter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilsen. That did some damage!
Letter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Letter throws a lazy body kick
and Nilsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Letter throws a push kick but Nilsen slaps the foot to one side.
Nilsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Letter.
Nilsen blocks a head kick by Letter.
Good shot there by Nilsen.
Nilsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Letter is rocked!
Nilsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Letter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Letter is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilsen finish him?
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen throws a hook but Letter blocks it.
Letter fails to land with a series of punches.
Letter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilsen looks to land a left hand but Letter moved out of range nicely.
Nilsen cracks Letter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Letter falls to his knees and Nilsen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
A victorious Yacob Nilsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pride FC 40
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nilsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands.
Nilsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ryan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ryan misses with a straight left. #CL#
Nilsen has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
#BC2#
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Ryan throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Nilsen scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Nilsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilsen missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Nilsen wants a takedown.
Nilsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Nilsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
I was talking to Nilsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards. #BC2#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Ryan digs a good hook to Nilsen's body.
#CL#
Nilsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ryan blocks a jab.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilsen throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen is breathing heavily.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan jabs at Nilsen's body.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen backing away here, and Ryan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Ryan.#T3#
Ryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nilsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryan under the eye.
Nilsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilsen misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Ryan counters with a nice right hand that sends Nilsen toppling to the canvas! Nilsen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ryan finish him?!#ROC2#
Nilsen is rocked!#T4#
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Oh Nilsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilsen throws out the jab.
Nilsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Ryan unleashes a big counter combination but Nilsen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nilsen misses with a looping right.
Nilsen digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilsen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen misses the jab.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Ryan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nilsen sprawling to the canvas! Nilsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ryan finish him?!
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan scores with a counter punch that sends Nilsen to the canvas! Ryan smells blood - he's punishing Nilsen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nilsen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Ryan!
In his post fight interview, Jimmy Ryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Pride FC 37
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein walks into a stiff left hand from Nilsen.
Rubenstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubenstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Rubenstein drops Nilsen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nilsen looks back up at him and smiles so Rubenstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubenstein's hands.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubenstein slips a jab and a cross from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a lazy head kick
and Rubenstein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Nilsen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rubenstein misses the target.#T1#
Nilsen throws a right hand that Rubenstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubenstein also avoids with ease.
Nilsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubenstein scores with a nice strike.
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Rubenstein ducks down to avoid it.
Rubenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubensteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nilsen moves away from the strike by Rubenstein.
Nilsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rubenstein misses the target.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rubenstein ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.#KD#
Rubenstein lands a big head kick that sends Nilsen tumbling to the mat! Rubenstein takes a step backwards and waves Nilsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Yacob Nilsen has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Nilsen lands a big head kick that sends Rubenstein tumbling to the mat! Nilsen takes a step backwards and waves Rubenstein back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Spencer Rubenstein has been cut.
Nilsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nilsen misses the shot to the body.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Rubenstein with a series of wild strikes but Rubenstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a lazy head kick
and Nilsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubenstein throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Nilsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Nilsen cracks Rubenstein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nilsen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rubenstein to stand back up!#ROC2#
Rubenstein is rocked!
Nilsen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Rubenstein head around and knocks him out cold! Nilsen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Pride FC 35
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Orochi ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen moves away from the strike by Orochi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orochi.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen slips a jab from Orochi.
Orochi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orochi misses with a wild body shot.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orochi lands a slapping body shot.
Nilsen scores with a shot to the body.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Orochi should have avoided that one.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Nilsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orochi under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orochi defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Orochi throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Orochi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Nilsen tries to move into range but Orochi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nilsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orochi.
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Nilsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Orochi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orochi moves forwards but Nilsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Orochi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nilsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Orochi avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Orochi misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Orochi misses.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Orochi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orochi lands a right hook to the body.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Orochi moves out of range.
Nilsen swinging wildly here.
Orochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Nilsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orochi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nilsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orochi.
Nilsen moves out of range as Orochi strikes.
Orochi moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Orochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Nilsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orochi looks to throw the jab but Nilsen is out of range.
Orochi lands with a hook. Nilsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Nilsen tries to move into range but Orochi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Orochi digs a good body shot into Nilsen's ribs.
Orochi misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Orochi cracks Nilsen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Orochi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nilsen to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nilsen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orochi slips a straight right by Nilsen.
BOOM! Orochi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nilsen. Nilsen tries to recover but Orochi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nilsen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doppo Orochi!
A less than humble Doppo Orochi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pride FC 28
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nilsen throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Nilsen.
Nilsen backing away here, and Perez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Nilsen moves into the clinch.
Perez pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen misses with a punch to the body.
Perez misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Perez manages to get underhooks.
Perez scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A short right from Perez.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Perez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilsen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perez.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perez.
Nilsen lands a damaging elbow.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Nilsen.
I was talking to Nilsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perez working aggressively here.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Nilsen is trying to drag Perez to the mat but Perez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yacob Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nilsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perez.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Perez gets through Nilsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen digs a right hand into Perez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perez's gas tank.
Nilsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Perez.
Perez lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Perez.
Perez gets through Nilsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Nilsen.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Nilsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Perez. #T3#
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
Nilsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perez.
A nice left hand lands by Perez.
A short uppercut from Perez.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Perez.
Nilsen is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
Perez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Nilsen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Perez.
Perez lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Perez as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Perez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Perez.
Perez tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards. #T4#
Perez lands with a short shot to the head.
Perez is working Nilsen over against the cage.
Perez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perez lands a left hand.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Perez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Perez.
Perez pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez lands a body shot.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Perez.
Perez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Perez.
Nice body punch from Perez.
Perez lands a nice shot to the body.
Perez is leaning against Nilsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Perez 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#
Nilsen throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez takes one on the button.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Perez ducked under it nicely.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilsen. Perez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen misses with a combination
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nilsen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPerez.
Nilsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A jab from Nilsen does it's job there.
Perez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perez lands a big right hook! Nilsen looks hurt but is still standing! Perez lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nilsen falls down and Perez dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nilsen's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Perez runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Perez!
Enzo Perez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pride FC 22
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Nilsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halloo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halloo tries a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen connects with a body shot.
Nilsen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halloo under the eye.
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Halloo ducks down to avoid it.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Halloo avoids the punch easily.
Halloo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nilsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilsen lands with a straight right. Halloo didn't see that one coming.
Halloo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nilsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halloo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Halloo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halloo in his tracks.
Halloo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been informed that Halloo 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.
Nilsen is looking to clinch but Halloo is avoiding it.
Nilsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Nilsen.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Halloo. That's going to slow Nilsen down.
Nilsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halloo slips a jab and a cross from Nilsen.
Halloo looks to land a body kick but Nilsen moved away.
Nilsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Halloo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halloo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nilsen lands a nice hook to Halloo's body. Halloo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halloo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilsen.
Halloo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Halloo cracks Nilsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Halloo misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Halloo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body. Halloo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halloo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Halloo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halloo staying out of range there.
Halloo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilsen can pounce on him.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Halloo ducked under it nicely.
Halloo missing with a left hand there. Nilsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilsen. Halloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Halloo ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halloo, right into the meat.
Nilsen lands with a cross.
Halloo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloo loads up on a big right hand but Nilsen slips the punch.
Nilsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halloo wants to clinch but Nilsen slips to the side
and Nilsen counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Halloo.
Halloo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilsen misses with a hook.#T3#
Halloo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halloo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halloo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Halloo moved out of range.
Halloo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Halloo moves away and avoids it.
Halloo throws the left hand but Nilsen avoids the punch easily.
Nilsen missing with a left hand there. Halloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halloo tries to land a leg kick but Nilsen saw it coming and moves away.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halloo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Halloo.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Halloo misses with a body shot.
Nilsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Halloo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nilsen jabs Halloo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halloo misses with a body shot.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halloo throws a leg kick which misses Nilsen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nilsen tries to avoid it.
Halloo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Halloo settles back down.
Halloo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nilsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nilsen as he connects with a hook.
Nilsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halloo slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Halloo connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halloo. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD#
Nilsen lands a left and a right that send Halloo crashing to the mat, dazed. Nilsen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Halloo is rocked!
Nilsen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Halloo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Pride FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Uzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilsen is just out of range.
Jay Uzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzo misses with a body shot.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Nilsen misses.
Uzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nilsen lands a head shot.
Uzo misses with a wild combination.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzo misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Uzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Uzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilsen is able to avoid easily.
Nilsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Uzo looks to throw the jab but Nilsen is out of range.
Uzo throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Nilsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uzo momentarily.
Uzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nilsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen throws a hook but Uzo avoids it easily.
Uzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Uzo ducked under it nicely.
Uzo slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Uzo misses with a right hand
and Nilsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Uzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Uzo throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nilsen has Uzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Uzo cracks Nilsen with a nice body shot.
Uzo blocks a body shot from Nilsen.
Uzo lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Uzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uzo is trying to stall.
Uzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Uzo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
Uzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uzo taking a breather.
Uzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen lands with a light punch inside.
Uzo is looking to control Nilsen's arms but Nilsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uzo has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
Uzo has Nilsen pressed against the cage.
Uzo looking to stall.
Uzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nilsen is keeping busy.
Uzo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzo. #BC#
Uzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilsen takes a swing at Uzo's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzo. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a jab to the nose.
Uzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Uzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Uzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilsen counters with a left to the body.
Nilsen connects with a looping right hand.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Uzo moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Uzo.
Uzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Uzo is rocked!#T4#
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uzo's head backwards.
Oh Uzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Nilsen has cracked Uzo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Nilsen lands another huge swinging hook and Uzo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Uzo, before Nilsen can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yacob Nilsen waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
Jay Uzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor's Shinto Elite and IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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Event:
Pride FC 8
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Nilsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Thiago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Nilsen misses with a straight left.
Thiago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Nilsen as he connects with a hook.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Thiago is out of range.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Nilsen does no damage.
Nilsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thiago finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilsen's head.
Nilsen missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thiago throws a front kick aimed at Nilsen's knee but Nilsen avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thiago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Thiago finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Thiago's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nilsen defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago lands a nice shot that snaps Nilsen's head back.
Nilsen scores with a body shot.
A head kick from Thiago lands but Nilsen takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Nilsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nilsen.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thiago at a distance.
Thiago throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thiago misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
A cross from Thiago lands.#T2#
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Thiago ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Thiago's shoulder, as Thiago tries to avoid the shot.
Nilsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thiago counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago swings widly with a right hand
and Nilsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nilsen.
Nilsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thiago throws out a leg kick but Nilsen moves out of range and Thiago only half commits.
Thiago throws a one two combo.
A big right from Thiago misses.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thiago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilsen. That did some damage!
A jab from Nilsen misses.
As Nilsen backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsen lands a head shot.
Thiago blocks a jab.#T3#
Thiago staying out of range there.
Nilsen lands with a shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Nilsen checks a leg kick.
Thiago throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thiago misses with a low kick.
Thiago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nilsen cracks Thiago with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Nilsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilsen slips a straight right by Thiago.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thiago.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thiago.
Nilsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
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!
Thiago misses the jab.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Nilsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nilsen counters with a left to the body.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick from Thiago.
Thiago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thiago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thiago moves forwards but Nilsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thiago misses with a body punch
and Nilsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago'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.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago throws a looping overhand right but Nilsen ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nilsen! But no joy.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Thiago.
Thiago blocks a jab.#KD2#
Nilsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thiago sprawling to the canvas! Thiago rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nilsen finish him?!
#ROC2#
Thiago is rocked!
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!
Nilsen dances in with a quick combination. Thiago is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nilsen snaps Thiago's head back. Thiago stumbles backwards against the cage. Nilsen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Thiago's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Thiago just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yacob Nilsen made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Pride Worldwide #2 Hop vs Po
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Dresden moves into the clinch successfully.
Dresden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Nilsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dresden is looking for a takedown.
Dresden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nilsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yacob Nilsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lakoj Dresden.
Nilsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dresden looks winded!
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Dresden is trying to trip Nilsen. He has hold of a leg but Nilsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dresden persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nilsen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen is trying to keep Dresden in close.
#T1#
Nilsen keeping full guard, as Dresden tries to pass.
Nilsen has his hands on Dresden's head, controlling the position.
Dresden looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dresden scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresden lands a couple of digs.
Nilsen looking to control but Dresden passes into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Dresden is looking for a kimura here.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Dresden is controlling well.
Nilsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dresden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dresden stops Nilsen from getting back to his feet.
Nilsen wants to sweep but Dresden has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Nilsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Nilsen manages to get back to half guard.
Nilsen trying to control here.
Dresden controlling the pace.
Dresden is looking to take a break and control but Nilsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nilsen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dresden trying to pass the guard but Nilsen defending well.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dresden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nilsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dresden is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dresden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nilsen counter with a right hand.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dresden takes one on the button.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut.
Dresden has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dresden fails with the takedown.
It looked like Nilsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Yacob Nilsen 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#
Nilsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dresden darts in trying to clinch
and Nilsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dresden throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilsen counters with a left to the body.
Jab, jab by Nilsen - just one landing.
Dresden tries to clinch but Nilsen moves out of range.
Dresden wants to clinch but Nilsen slips to the side
and Nilsen counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Dresden drives through and clinches with Nilsen against the cage.
Good body shot from Nilsen.
Dresden tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilsen tries a body shot but Dresden blocks it.
Knees to the body from Nilsen.
Dresden is breathing heavily.
Nilsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dresden or not. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilsen.
Nilsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dresden can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilsen lands with a left to the head.
Dresden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nilsen after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nilsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dresden controls his hands.
Nilsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilsen lands a good knee to the midsection. Dresden won't want to take too many of those.
Nilsen misses with some punches.
Dresden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilsen lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dresden backwards.
Nilsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nilsen tries a body shot but Dresden blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilsen. #T2#
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dresden's elbow.
Nilsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dresdens head.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilsen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Dresden avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Nilsen lands a left hand.
Nilsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Dresden is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Nilsen.
Dresden is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilsen finish him?
Nilsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dresden prevents a body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen digs a right hand underneath Dresden's ribcage. Dresden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dresden.
Dresden seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Nilsen tries to work over Dresden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dresden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nilsen prevents it.
Nilsen works on Dresden's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilsen lands with a left to the head.
Nilsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilsen lands a left hand.
Nilsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Dresden.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a good knee to the midsection. Dresden won't want to take too many of those.
Nilsen is working Dresden over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dresden avoids the elbow strike from Nilsen, against the cage.
Nilsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Dresden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nilsen is defending well for now.
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dresden controls his hands.
Yacob Nilsen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Nilsen - that landed with a thud.
Nilsen lands a nice uppercut.
Nilsen cracks Dresden with a nice body shot.
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dresden backwards.
Dresden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nilsen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yacob Nilsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lakoj Dresden.
Nilsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilsen lands a nice uppercut.
Nilsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nilsen lands a right hand.
Nilsen lands with a right to the head.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Dresden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dresden is working for takedown but Nilsen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dresden is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nilsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nilsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nilsen has Dresden up against the cage in a clinch.
Dresden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilsen stops a takedown attempt from Dresden.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilsen lands a right hand.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dresden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dresden wants to take the fight to the mat but Nilsen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Dresden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Nilsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dresden blocking some punches.
Nilsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilsen lands a body punch.
Nilsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dresden or not.
Nilsen scores with a shot to the side of Dresden's head.
Nilsen pushes Dresden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Nilsen as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen pushes Dresden against the cage. Nilsen is working some dirty boxing. Nilsen pushes off with a quick right hook! Dresden goes down! Dresden tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nilsen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Ajax Hellmuth vs Puno
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nilsen lands with a nice body punch.
Nilsen misses with the combination.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Nilsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nilsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nilsen is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Nilsen tumbling to the mat! Ryan takes a step backwards and waves Nilsen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Nilsen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Yacob Nilsen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen scores with a body shot.
Oh Nilsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan blocks the elbow strike.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with some punches.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Good body shot from Ryan.
Ryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan gets through Nilsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Ryan presses Nilsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryan.#T2#
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Ryan presses Nilsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
A short left from Ryan.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Nilsen.
Ryan pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilsen takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ryan has Nilsen pushed against the cage.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
Nilsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Nilsen.
A short uppercut from Ryan.
Nilsen misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan presses Nilsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Nilsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Nilsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
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!
Ryan pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Ryan.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nilsen or not.
A nice left hand lands by Ryan.
A short left from Ryan.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ryan. #BC2#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Nilsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Nilsen clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ryan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Nilsen misses the shot to the body.
The Dog throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Nilsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
The Dog throws out a loose jab but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Dog slips a straight right by Nilsen.
The Dog lands with a hook. Nilsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
Nilsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Dog's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake The Dog has been cut.
Jab, jab by The Dog - just one landing.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Dog is just out of range.
Nilsen swings for the body but The Dog moves out of range.
The Dog seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut lands for The Dog. That snapped Nilsen's head back.
Jake The Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dog throws out the jab.
Nilsen throws a push kick but The Dog slaps the foot to one side.
The Dog takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nilsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Nilsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Nilsen.
The Dog lands a right hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nilsen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nilsen with a hook.
Nilsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilsen thuds his right hand into The Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from The Dog misses.
The Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
The Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Nilsen's head back.
Nilsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The Dog clinches.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
The Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
The Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
The Dog moves into the clinch.
The Dog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but The Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from The Dog - that landed with a thud.
The Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Dog.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by The Dog.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Dog.
A head punch on the inside from The Dog fails to land.
The Dog lands a right hand.
The Dog stalls.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Nilsen misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by The Dog.
#T3#
Nilsen tries to work over The Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Nilsen.
A nice left hand lands by The Dog.
Nilsen throws an elbow but it misses.
The Dog blocks a body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from The Dog.
Nilsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by The Dog.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
The Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
#BC#
The Dog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but The Dog moved out of range.
Nilsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Dog.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nilsen! But no joy.
Nilsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
The Dog changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nilsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Dog looking to control but instead Nilsen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nilsen wants to control but The Dog is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The Dog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nilsen wants to get back to his feet.
The Dog takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Dog trying to control the action but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Nilsen wants to get back to full guard.
The Dog is trying to control. Nilsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but The Dog is controlling well.
Nilsen trying to control but The Dog postures up.
The Dog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Jake The Dog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake The Dog's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Dog connects with an inside leg kick.
The Dog lands the left hand.
The Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilsen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The Dog clinches.
The Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
The Dog breaks from the clinch.
The Dog takes one on the button.
The Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilsen.
Nilsen swings for the body but The Dog moves out of range.
The Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilsen throws a body punch but The Dog moves out of range.
Nilsen scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Dog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nilsen avoids it really well and circles away.
The Dog wants to clinch.
Nilsen throws out a counter right but The Dog avoids it with no problem.#T1#
The Dog changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nilsen tries to avoid it but The Dog manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nilsen to the ground. Nilsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Dog misses with a looping left.
The Dog moves forwards but Nilsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nilsen scores with the left hand. The Dog knows he should have avoided that one.
Nilsen misses with a head kick.
Nilsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nilsen cracks The Dog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
The Dog is rocked!
Nilsen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks The Dog right on the button. The Dog goes down! Nilsen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nilsen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
After the big win, Yacob Nilsen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Nilsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve throws a body punch but Nilsen moves out of range.
Nilsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Nilsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Nilsen counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Nilsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Nilsen coming out on top.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Nilsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Steve's guard.
Nilsen is standing up over Steve. Steve looks to escape but Nilsen dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Steve is being controlled here.
Nilsen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nilsen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nilsen controlling from side mount. #T1#
Nilsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen cracks Steve with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nilsen taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Nilsen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steve has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Steve will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Steve really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nilsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Nilsen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steve for as long as he can get away with.
Steve is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Nilsen throws an elbow but Steve slips to the side and avoids it well.
Steve taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee asks Nilsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nilsen prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Nilsen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nilsen working the head and body with strikes.
Nilsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steve's legs.
Nilsen working the head with strikes.
Nilsen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steve is avoiding damage well.
Nilsen controlling from side mount.
Steve is not content to let Nilsen control the position. #T4#
Steve regains half guard.
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steve can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nilsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steve has hold of Nilsen's hands but Nilsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nilsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Nilsen throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Nilsen throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steve back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nilsen misses with a hook
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Nilsen. Beautiful body shot.
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steve is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, Steve circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilsen moves away.
Nilsen throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Nilsen jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve sizes up Nilsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Nilsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Nilsen lands a slapping body shot.
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen misses with a body shot
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Yacob Nilsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsen throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Nilsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Nilsen has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nilsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve with a hook.#ROC2#
Nilsen is rocked!#CL#
Steve tries to keep at a distance but Nilsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilsen is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Nilsen trying to land knees to the body.
Nilsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilsen tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilsen throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range. #T3#
Steve misses with a right hand
letting Nilsen counter with a right hand.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Nilsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farley Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsen cracks Steve with a good jab.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nilsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nilsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nilsen tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve slips under a jab from Nilsen.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Steve - just one landing. #T4#
Nilsen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steve.#ROC#
Steve is rocked!
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Nilsen misses. #KD2#
Steve lands a big uppercut and Nilsen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nilsen looks OK. Steve waves Nilsen back to his feet!
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Nilsen scores with a body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Steve knocks Nilsen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Farley Steve!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Farley Steve waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
ABW 177 Matonen - Reynolds
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Silva misses.
Nilsen is looking to counter punch.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Nilsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a head kick that Nilsen semi-blocks.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a left hand.
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!
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nilsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Nilsen managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nilsen is blocking nicely.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Nilsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilsen lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen lands with a right to the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Nilsen's ribcage. Nilsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Nilsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Nilsen is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva. #T3#
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nilsen is defending well for now.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Nilsen's ribcage. Nilsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Nilsen misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen lands with a light punch inside.
Nilsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
A short left from Nilsen.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Nilsen avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Nilsen is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nilsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cairo Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva moves out of range as Nilsen strikes.
Nilsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nilsen lands a jab to the nose.
Nilsen slips under a jab.
Jab by Silva.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Nilsen moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Silva.
Nilsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Nilsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Nilsen misses with a punch to the body.
Cairo Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Nilsen.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with some punches.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Nilsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Good body shot from Silva.
Nilsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
Silva blocking some punches.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Silva blocks a body shot from Nilsen.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Nilsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Nilsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva is leaning against Nilsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilsen can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Nilsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nilsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is leaning against Nilsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Silva lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cairo Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilsen tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nilsen.
Silva throws a right hand that Nilsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilsen also avoids with ease.
Nilsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Nilsen slips under a jab.
Silva throws a hook but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen misses with a straight right.
Nilsen slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva misses the body punch
and Nilsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Nilsen slips a jab from Silva.
Silva lands with a straight right. Nilsen didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilsen finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Nilsen slips the punch.
Nilsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Nilsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilsen drops Silva with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Silva! Nilsen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yacob Nilsen thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
ABW 169 Arendse - Osinen
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Gonza takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Nilsen forces Gonza back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonza.
Nilsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza has Nilsen pressed against the cage.
Gonza takes a shot to the head.
Nilsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonza tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Gonza lands a body shot.
Gonza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Gonza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gonza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen can't find room to land a body shot as Gonza controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Gonza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonza is leaning against Nilsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonza tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
#T1#
Gonza tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Gonza scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Gonza.
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonza controls his hands.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Nilsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Gonza lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nilsen.
Nice body punch from Gonza.
Nilsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Gonza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Gonza.
Gonza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Gonza works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilsen looks winded!#T2#
Gonza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gonza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen is leaning against Gonza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
Gonza can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
Gonza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonza lands with a right to the head.
Gonza pushes Nilsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonza can't find room to land a body shot as Nilsen controls the action.
A short right from Gonza on the inside.
Gonza swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonza is working Nilsen over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen. #T3#
Gonza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonza throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonza's elbow.
Gonza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonza pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonza.
Gonza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Gonza lands a left hand.
Nilsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonza controls his hands.
Gonza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza has a couple of punches blocked by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Gonza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilsens head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body.
Gonza is working Nilsen over against the cage.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Gonza misses with a body punch.
Gonza pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilsen.
Gonza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Gonza blocks an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with some punches.
Gonza lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gonza.
Gonza lands a right hand.
Gonza tries to throw a body punch but Nilsen avoids it by throwing Gonza back against the cage.
Nilsen has a couple of punches blocked by Gonza.
Gonza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Nilsen pushes Gonza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen tries to work over Gonza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gonza.
Gonza digs a right hand into Nilsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilsen's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonza prevents a body shot from Nilsen.
Gonza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonza controls his hands.
A short right from Gonza on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Gonza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Nilsen. Beautiful body shot.
Gonza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilsen is out of range and Gonza settles back down.
Nilsen misses with a hook.
Nilsen missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonza jabs at Nilsen's body.
Gonza lands with a nice body punch.
Nilsen moves away from the strike by Gonza. #KD#
Gonza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nilsen sprawling to the canvas! Nilsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonza finish him?!
#ROC#
Nilsen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Yacob Nilsen has been cut.
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!
Nilsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonza.
Nilsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonza finish him?
Nilsen digs a good hook to Gonza's body.
Nilsen seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonza is looking to land body kicks.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.
Nilsen lands the left hand.
Nilsen slips under a jab from Gonza.
Gonza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilsen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Gonza scores with a hook to the body. Nilsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nilsen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nilsen clinches.
Gonza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonza is leaning against Nilsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonza scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonza.
Gonza effectively controlling the action here.
Gonza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Gonza lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Gonza.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonza.
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!
Gonza is pushing Nilsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonza. #T2#
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonza lands with a light punch inside.
Gonza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilsens head.
Gonza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonza.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonza.
Gonza pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza presses Nilsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonza lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Gonza.
Gonza lands a nice uppercut.
Gonza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gonza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Gonza avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Gonza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonza.
Gonza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Nilsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Gonza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gonza.
Gonza pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Gonza.
Gonza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Gonza on the inside.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonza lands a body punch.
Nilsen misses with some punches.
A short right from Gonza.
Gonza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilsens head.
Gonza pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonza unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nilsen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gonza is unloading with more strikes now! Nilsen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KOFC 122 - Andreev vs Arias
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Murhaa walks into a stiff left hand from Nilsen.#CUT2#
It looks like Pauke Murhaa has been cut.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murhaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nilsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Nilsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Nilsen has closed the distance and engaged Murhaa in a clinch.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Nilsen's ribcage. Nilsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nilsen lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Nilsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Nilsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Murhaa misses with a hook
and Nilsen counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Nilsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murhaa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
Nilsen misses with a looping left.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Nilsen.
Murhaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nilsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Nilsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nilsen with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa misses with a double jab
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Murhaa clobbers Nilsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilsen throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa is looking to slow Nilsen down with leg kicks.
Nilsen cracks Murhaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa with a jab.
Nilsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Murhaa misses
and Nilsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilsen.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Nilsen misses.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Nilsen counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Nilsen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Nilsen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilsen backwards.
Nilsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
#BC#
Murhaa manages to break the clinch.
Nilsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauke Murhaa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Nilsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Nilsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pauke Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhaa defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Murhaa.
#T1#
A shot to the body from Murhaa misses
and Nilsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murhaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nilsen throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa throws a body kick that misses.
Murhaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nilsen on the side of the head.
Nilsen works the jab nicely.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa dips to his left and cracks Nilsen with an uppercut!
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa scores with a head kick. Nilsen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murhaa tries to move into range but Nilsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nilsen takes one on the button.
Nilsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Murhaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilsen doesn't seem phased though.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilsen. Nilsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Nilsen looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murhaa back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murhaa defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Nilsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Nilsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nilsen dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa scores with a one two! Nilsen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa scores with the left hand. Nilsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nilsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa lands a jab to Nilsen's midsection.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Murhaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nilsen momentarily.
Nilsen misses the shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut. Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a head kick.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Murhaa ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhaa throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauke Murhaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pauke Murhaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nilsen cracks Murhaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Nilsen throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nilsen misses with a body shot.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Nilsen avoids the punch easily.
Nilsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilsen.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Nilsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Murhaa moved out of range.
Nilsen lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Nilsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Nilsen throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nilsen misses with a straight right.
Murhaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nilsen! But no joy.
Murhaa lands a head kick. Nilsen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nilsen tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
As Nilsen backs away, Murhaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nilsen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Murhaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Nilsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilsen throws out the jab.
Murhaa throws a jab when Nilsen was well out of range.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Nilsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilsen tries to counter with a clinch but Murhaa shakes him off and moves away.
Nilsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Nilsen.#CL2#
Nilsen clinches.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa works on Nilsen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Murhaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nilsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Nilsen misses with a combination
and Murhaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nilsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
A little jabbing left from Nilsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Nilsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nilsen tries to bum rush Murhaa with a series of wild strikes but Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Nilsen there.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilsen.
Nice shot lands for Nilsen.#T4#
Murhaa misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Nilsen counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Nilsen avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage. #BC#
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Nilsen wants to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilsen, as that shot connected.
Nilsen blocks a head kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Murhaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yacob Nilsen.
I think Nilsen 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
KOFC 118 - Hallick vs Karelin
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Treadwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Treadwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Treadwell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nilsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Treadwell.
Treadwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that drops Treadwell like a sack of potatoes! Nilsen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
After the big win, Yacob Nilsen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
KOFC 115 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Nilsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Nilsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan throws a hook but Nilsen blocks it.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
Nilsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nilsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Nilsen backing up. Nilsen nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Nilsen misses its intended target.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Nilsen is out of range.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nilsen counter with a right hand.
Nilsen with a hook.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Nilsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Nilsen looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Nilsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Nice uppercut there from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a right hand.
Nilsen looks to throw a body kick
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Nilsen forces Morgan back against the cage and clinches.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilsen avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Morgan obliges.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Nilsen.
#T2#
A short right from Morgan on the inside.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Nilsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike.
Nilsen managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nilsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Nilsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilsen lands a body punch.
Morgan looks winded!
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nilsen is defending well for now.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilsen avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Nilsen avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Nilsen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Nilsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Nilsen's ribcage.
Nilsen pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsen works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nilsen is leaning against Morgan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nilsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a right to the head.
Nilsen prevents a body shot from Morgan.
A head punch on the inside from Nilsen fails to land.
Nilsen lands a right hand.
Nilsen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilsen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nilsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan wants to stall.
Morgan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nilsen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Morgan can turn it around.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nilsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nilsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nilsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Nilsen lands a slapping body shot.
Nilsen is looking to clinch.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilsen throws out the jab.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nilsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Nilsen misses its intended target.
Nilsen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nilsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.#T1#
Morgan walks into a jab.
Yacob Nilsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Nilsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Nilsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Nilsen moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Nilsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nilsen loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
A jab from Nilsen misses. #T2#
Nilsen throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Nilsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
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!
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Nilsen scores with a nice strike.
Morgan defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Nilsen.
Nice cross by Nilsen.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Nilsen tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nilsen punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Nilsen - just one landing.
Nilsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Morgan with a jab.
Nilsen misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Nilsen seems unphased.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Nilsen.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilsen moves away.
Nilsen scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilsen scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Nilsen tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Nilsen defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Nilsen moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Nilsen takes an elbow to the temple.
Nilsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nilsen up against the cage.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Good body shot from Morgan.
Morgan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Morgan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses the jab.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilsen darts in trying to clinch
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Nilsen.
Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nilsen does it's job there.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Nilsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nilsen is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Nilsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Nilsen moves out of range as Morgan strikes.#T1#
Nilsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Nilsen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morgan in his tracks.
Nilsen tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan counters with a two punch combo.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Nilsen misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Nilsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Chase Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yacob Nilsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsen misses with a straight left.
Morgan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a big left! Morgan is wobbled badly! Nilsen comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Morgan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TBD#10 NILSEN vs. DALI
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Dali misses with a series of wild punches.
Nilsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nilsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dali throws out the jab.
Nilsen loads up on a big right hand but Dali slips the punch.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen connects with a looping right hand.
Nilsen misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nilsen scores with a punch to the head.
Nilsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dali circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilsen avoids the head kick by Dali.
Nilsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dali.
A telegraphed right hand from Dali misses the target.
Nilsen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Nilsen misses its intended target. #T1##CL#
Nilsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dali working aggressively here.
Dali lands with a right to the head.
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilsen lands an uppercut.
Dali tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Dali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Dali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dali throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Dali misses with a punch on the inside.
Dali throws a head punch that misses.
Dali misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Nilsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen lands a body punch.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nilsen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilsen. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Dali is rocked!
Dali has a couple of punches blocked by Nilsen.
Dali is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilsen finish him?
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Dali seems to have recovered his senses.
Dali looks winded!
Nilsen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dali to his knees! Nilsen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen retains his light heavyweight title!
Yacob Nilsen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WW#3 NILSEN vs. MAGADDINO
Date: Sep 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Nilsen darts in and clinches Magaddino up against the cage.
Nilsen lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a left to the head.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magaddino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nilsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Magaddino is breathing heavily.
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!
Nilsen is leaning against Magaddino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nilsen.
We've been hearing reports that Magaddino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A hook to the body from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Nilsen - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a right hand.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magaddino backwards. #T1#
Nilsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magaddino or not.
Nilsen digs a right hand into Magaddino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magaddino's gas tank.
Nilsen digs a right hand underneath Magaddino's ribcage. Magaddino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nilsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilsen dips a shoulder and cracks Magaddino with a mighty uppercut! Magaddino falls back against the cage and Nilsen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magaddino is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nilsen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen! Yacob Nilsen retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Yacob Nilsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Beatdown: CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nilsen jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilsen throws a shot to the body.
Nilsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nilsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nilsen counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilsen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Nilsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nilsen lands an uppercut.
Nilsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Nilsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nilsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Johnson tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilsen controls his hands.
Nilsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen is working Johnson over against the cage.
A short left from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
Nilsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nilsen can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilsen.
Nilsen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Nilsen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
Yacob Nilsen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Yacob Nilsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Beatdown: SEMIS
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nilsen with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like RJ Barakus has been cut.
Nilsen cracks Barakus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nilsen lands a right hook to the body.
Nilsen cracks a nice hook into Barakus's ribs.
Nilsen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nilsen knocks out Barakus with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nilsen before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nilsen picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yacob Nilsen!
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Grey throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nilsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Grey misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Nilsen takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Grey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nilsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Skip Grey has been cut.
Grey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilsen has him pressed against the cage.
Nilsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilsen lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey is leaning against Nilsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grey throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilsen.
Grey takes a shot to the head.
Nilsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nilsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greys head.
Grey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Nilsen lands a body punch.
Grey is breathing heavily.
A short left from Nilsen. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilsens head.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Nilsen - that landed with a thud.
Nilsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilsen lands with a light punch inside.
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilsen scores with a hook to the body.
Nilsen works on Grey's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilsen lands a body shot.
Nilsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Nilsen scores with a nice hook 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!
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
Nilsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grey backwards.
Nilsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grey backwards. #ROC2#
Grey is rocked!
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Grey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grey to his knees! Nilsen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacob Nilsen!
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LHW/WW) Round 1
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Nilsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Williams has been cut.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nilsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Nilsen dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Nilsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilsen keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nilsen! But no joy.
Sam Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nilsen keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Nilsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Nilsen finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nilsen is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Nilsen is working Williams over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nilsen. #CUT2#
Sam Williams's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Nilsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD2#
Nilsen drops Williams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Williams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Nilsen lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
A body shot lands from Nilsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Nilsen digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Nilsen.
Nilsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#KD2#
Nilsen drops Williams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Williams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Nilsen lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nilsen.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
Sam Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nilsen lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Nilsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilsen creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Williams drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yacob Nilsen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nilsen tries to clinch there but Del Fuegos circles away.
Del Fuegos lands with an uppercut that bounces Nilsen off the cage and back into range.
Del Fuegos lands with a cross.
Nilsen blocks the body kick.
Nilsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Fuegos manages to avoid it.
Del Fuegos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Nilsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Del Fuegos. Del Fuegos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Del Fuegos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilsen.
Del Fuegos throws a chopping leg kick but Nilsen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nilsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Del Fuegos misses with a hook.
Del Fuegos loads up on a big right hand but Nilsen slips the punch.
Del Fuegos blocks a jab.#CL2#
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nilsen tries a body shot but Del Fuegos blocks it.
Nilsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Fuegos. #T1#
Nilsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nilsen lands with a right to the head.
Del Fuegos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilsen digs a right hand underneath Del Fuegos's ribcage. Del Fuegos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Nilsen. #BC#
Del Fuegos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Fuegos moves away.
Del Fuegos avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen looks to land a left hand but Del Fuegos moved out of range nicely.
Nilsen digs a good body shot into Del Fuegos's ribs.
Del Fuegos avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Fuegos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Del Fuegos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Fuegos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nilsen! But no joy.#T2#
Nilsen sizes up Del Fuegos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot.
Del Fuegos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nilsen cracks Del Fuegos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nilsen fails to land with a series of punches.
Del Fuegos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Del Fuegos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nilsen tries to clinch up.
Del Fuegos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Fuegos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Fuegos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nilsen throws a hook but Del Fuegos blocks it.
Nilsen is looking to clinch but Del Fuegos is avoiding it.
Nilsen looks to land a left hand but Del Fuegos moved out of range nicely.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos scores with a nice right hand.
Del Fuegos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilsen is able to avoid easily.
Nilsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Fuegos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nilsen looks to land a left hand but Del Fuegos moved out of range nicely.
Del Fuegos throws a solid leg kick but Nilsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Fuegos.
Nilsen wants to clinch.
Nilsen tries to clinch but Del Fuegos is having none of it.
Del Fuegos throws a leg kick but Nilsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nilsen is looking to clinch.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilsen tries to move into range but Del Fuegos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Fuegos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilsen.
Del Fuegos throws a low kick but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen walks into a left hand. #T4#
Del Fuegos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilsen misses with a body shot
and Del Fuegos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Fuegos is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Fuegos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Fuegos takes one to the side of the head.
Nilsen moves out of range as Del Fuegos throws a body kick.
Nilsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Del Fuegos.
Nilsen loads up on a big right hand but Del Fuegos slips the punch.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Fuegos is just out of range.
Del Fuegos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Fuegos looks to land a left hand but Nilsen moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Del Fuegos swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diegos Del Fuegos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nilsen throws a body punch but Del Fuegos moves out of range.
Nilsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Fuegos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nilsen digs a good body shot into Del Fuegos's ribs.
Jab by Del Fuegos.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Del Fuegos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Del Fuegos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilsen's calf.
Nilsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Fuegos.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nilsen.
Nilsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Fuegos is just out of range.
Del Fuegos throws a hook to the side of Nilsen's head but Nilsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Fuegos jabs Nilsen right on the nose. Nilsen blinks but takes it well.
Del Fuegos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!#CL2#
Nilsen clinches up with Del Fuegos and pushes him back against the cage.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Fuegos pushes Nilsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Del Fuegos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilsen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nilsen lands a right hand.
Del Fuegos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Fuegos tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Nilsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nilsen.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Fuegos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilsen throws a head punch that misses.
Nilsen tries a body shot but Del Fuegos blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Del Fuegos fails to land.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Del Fuegos working hard to break the clinch.
Nilsen misses with a body punch.
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos has a couple of punches blocked by Nilsen.
#T2#
Del Fuegos working aggressively here.
Nilsen working aggressively here.
Nilsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Fuegos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Fuegos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nilsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Fuegos is looking to control Nilsen's arms but Nilsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Del Fuegos has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilsen. #TD#
Del Fuegos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Fuegos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Del Fuegos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Del Fuegos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsen defends well.#SUB#
Del Fuegos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilsen is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Nilsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Del Fuegos has a closed guard, preventing Nilsen from standing up.
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Del Fuegos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilsen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Del Fuegos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nilsen passes into half guard.
Nilsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nilsen is looking to pass Del Fuegos's guard but actually Del Fuegos recovers to full guard.
Del Fuegos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nilsen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Del Fuegos with a nice head shot there.
Del Fuegos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nilsen's guard.
Nilsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nilsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Del Fuegos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Del Fuegos lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diegos Del Fuegos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Del Fuegos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos moves out of range as Nilsen strikes.
Del Fuegos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Del Fuegos throws a looping overhand right but Nilsen ducks down to avoid it.
Nilsen is looking for the big counter here.
Del Fuegos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Fuegos swings for the body but Nilsen moves out of range.
Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos misses with a straight right.
Nilsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nilsen digs a good body shot into Del Fuegos's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Fuegos misses with a straight right.
Nilsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Fuegos.
Nilsen lands a jab.
Nilsen swings for the body but Del Fuegos moves out of range.
Nilsen throws a looping overhand right but Del Fuegos ducks down to avoid it.
Del Fuegos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Del Fuegos takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Del Fuegos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nilsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nilsen connects with a body shot.
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilsen looks to land a right hand but Del Fuegos moved out of range.
Diegos Del Fuegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen moves out of range of the body kick from Del Fuegos.
Nilsen throws a series of punches but Del Fuegos moves out of range.
Del Fuegos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Fuegos.
Del Fuegos tries to land a front kick but Nilsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nilsen takes a swing at Del Fuegos's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nilsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Del Fuegos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilsen throws out the jab.
Del Fuegos is looking to counter punch.
Del Fuegos misses with a looping left.
Nilsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Del Fuegos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Fuegos takes a swing at Nilsen's ribcage but misses.
Nilsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diegos Del Fuegos is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Del Fuegos is predictable there #CL2#
and Nilsen counters by moving into the clinch.
Nilsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Fuegos.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Del Fuegos misses with a punch to the body.
Del Fuegos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilsen lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Nilsen. #BC#
Del Fuegos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Fuegos scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Del Fuegos tries to keep at a distance but Nilsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Del Fuegos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Fuegos misses with a hook
and Nilsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Fuegos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yacob Nilsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Nilsen misses.
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Fuegos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Fuegos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nilsen.
Nilsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Fuegos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nilsen at a distance.
Nilsen throws the left hand but Del Fuegos avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Nilsen misses.
Del Fuegos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Fuegos throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Del Fuegos misses the jab.
Nilsen throws out a counter right but Del Fuegos avoids it with no problem.
Del Fuegos misses with a low kick.
Del Fuegos is looking to slow Nilsen down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Fuegos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Fuegos looks to land a combination but Nilsen avoids it well.
Nilsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Fuegos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilsen moves away.#CL2#
Nilsen forces Del Fuegos back against the cage and clinches.
Nilsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Fuegos backwards.
Nilsen tries to throw a body punch but Del Fuegos avoids it by throwing Nilsen back against the cage.
Nilsen misses with the head strike.
Del Fuegos is trying to stall.
Nilsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yacob Nilsen.
I think Del Fuegos 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diegos Del Fuegos!
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