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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nichols closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bamba's guard.
Nichols is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Bamba pushes Nichols off and gets back to his feet.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bamba but Bamba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Bamba. Beautiful body shot.
Bamba stuffs the takedown.
Bamba cracks Nichols with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Bamba. That snapped Nichols's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Nichols has been cut.
Rocky Bamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamba stuffs the takedown attempt from Nichols. Nichols gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bamba throws a body punch but Nichols moves out of range.
Bamba cracks Nichols with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Nichols tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bamba pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Nichols is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Bamba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nichols fails with the takedown
and Helix counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Nichols has been cut.
Helix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nichols with a poor takedown
and Helix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nichols thinking.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Nichols is just out of range.
Helix scores with the left hand. Nichols knows he should have avoided that one.
Nichols is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Helix counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Nichols badly! Helix follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Nichols out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Helix finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quinn Helix!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nichols changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rich tries to avoid it but Nichols manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rich to the ground. Rich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Rich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nichols is trying to defend but Rich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nichols trying to control from the bottom.
Nichols misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nichols blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nichols taking some punishment here, with Rich in his half guard.
Nichols is looking to control Rich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nichols avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols manages to get to full guard.
Nichols controlling the position.#T1#
Rich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nichols looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nichols not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nichols pulls Rich in close to prevent any damage.
Rich tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nichols wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nichols is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nichols struggling a bit here.#T2#
The ground and pound from Rich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rich working the ground and pound.
Rich creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rich working away.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nichols tries to escape but Rich is in control.
Nichols regains half guard.
Nichols misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nichols makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nichols.
Nichols pulls Rich in to control the position.
Rich throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Rich landing with the ground and pound.
Nichols lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nichols throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rich striking off his back but it's not causing Nichols any problems.
Rich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nichols manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nichols pulls Rich in to control the position. #T4#
Rich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rich cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.
Nichols working a defensive guard here.
Nichols throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nichols controlling Rich's posture.
Nichols has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rich's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Nichols is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Rich drives through with a takedown into Nichols's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oh Nichols is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rich loads up on a big left hand. Nichols felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Rich looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nichols can't hide his disappointment, as Rich celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Rich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Nichols shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Nichols is dominant here and he's now got Adams's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols keeps control of the position easily here as Adams tries to buck him off.
Adams trying to control the position but Nichols manages to sink in the hooks.
Nichols biding his time, controlling Adams.
Adams is really stuck here.
#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nichols has the hooks in. Adams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Nichols working for a choke but Adams is defending well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nichols controlling the positon.#T2#
Nichols has the hooks in. Adams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Adams is trying to remain composed but Nichols is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Nichols is persistently looking for the submission but Adams is defending it well.
Nichols has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adams's body.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nichols has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nichols looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Can Adams hold on?! Nichols is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Good control from Nichols.
Adams just trying to survive but Nichols is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichols scores with punches and elbows. #ES2#
Nichols has his opponent's back but Adams is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Nichols.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Nichols dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nichols darts in and clinches Adams up against the cage.#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ethan Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws the kick towards the body but Nichols avoids it.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nichols on the side of the head.#TD#
Nichols drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nichols controlling from mount.
Nichols has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face.
Nichols sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Nichols's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nichols avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Nichols takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adams tries to lock up and control but Nichols gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Nichols controlling the position easily from mount.
Adams is working to get back to half guard.
Jimmie Nichols overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichols lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nichols sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Nichols looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nichols lands a big elbow. #T3#
Nichols sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams tries to reverse the position but Nichols maintains control.#SUB#
Adams is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nichols locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Adams is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmie Nichols!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Donter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nichols misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nichols tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donter is looking to take a break and control but Nichols is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donter working away.
Donter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Donter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donter misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Nichols counters with a shoot takedown. Donter fights it but they end up in guard.
Donter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nichols dives into side control.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Donter tries to buck Nichols off but Nichols is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Nichols has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Donter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donter is trying to escape the position but Nichols is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Donter 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichols seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donter for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nichols's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Donter is trying to control Nichols's posture but Nichols avoids it.
Donter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nichols working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nichols moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB#
Nichols is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nichols in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Donter tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nichols easily slips into full mount!
Donter tries to hold on but Nichols postures up.
Donter wants to get back to his feet.
Donter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #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.
Nichols content just to control the position here.
Donter is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Donter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nichols lands a big shot there that rocks Donter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nichols controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Nichols dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nichols is looking to clinch but Donter is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Donter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nichols changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Donter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nichols's guard.
Nichols lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nichols will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Donter keeping full guard, as Nichols tries to pass.
Donter has momentary wrist control but Nichols slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donter wants to stand but Nichols is controlling the position.
Donter is trying to control the position but Nichols postures up.
Nichols prevents Donter from getting back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Donter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nichols gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donter trying to keep a closed guard but Nichols is proving a slippery customer.
Donter has his hands on Nichols's head, controlling the position.
Nichols engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Donter working for a triangle but Nichols defends it easily.
Donter is breathing heavily.
Nichols not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Donter trying to keep a closed guard but Nichols is proving a slippery customer.
Nichols with a nice head shot there.
Donter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nichols looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Donter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nichols!#ES#
Nichols throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nichols is defended easily by Donter .
Donter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nichols defends it well.#T3#
Nichols tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nichols somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Donter closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Donter 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nichols avoids the elbow strike from Donter , against the cage.
Nichols wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Nichols pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Donter as Nichols shoots in.
Nichols throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donter 's waist but Donter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nichols off to one side. #T4##CL2#
Donter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch but Donter keeps him there for the moment.
Nichols will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donter up against the cage.
Donter misses with some punches.
Donter lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Nichols has been cut.#BC2#
Donter breaks the clinch.
Nichols shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donter defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nichols somewhat.
And Donter tries to counter it with a takedown but Nichols pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Donter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmie Nichols's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Donter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nichols napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nichols struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Donter is trying to get an arm triangle but Nichols is defending well.
Nichols holds on to Donter 's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols gets back to half guard.
Nichols is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donter 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donter 's back!#SUB#
Nichols has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Donter ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nichols gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmie Nichols!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nichols feints and as Shawcross raises his hands in defense, Nichols changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nichols is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nichols trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Nichols controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nichols seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shawcross for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Nichols controlling from the top position.
Shawcross trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shawcross bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nichols wants to control but Shawcross postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols is trying to get back to half guard.
Shawcross working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nichols prevents Shawcross from moving into mount. #SU2#
Shawcross stands up. #T2##TD#
Nichols manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shawcross on his heels. He'll look to pass Shawcross's guard now, I'm sure.
Nichols trying to control but Shawcross is working from the bottom.
Nichols is stalling in the full guard.
Shawcross wants to stand but Nichols is controlling the position. #T3#
Nichols 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.
Nichols won't allow Shawcross to sweep him here.
Nichols slips nicely into half guard.
Nichols will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nichols trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
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.
Shawcross holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Nichols instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Shawcross manages to pull guard.
Nichols is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nichols continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shawcross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Nichols dominated that round.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shawcross slaps away a takedown attempt from Nichols, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shawcross forces Nichols back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Shawcross shoots in and gets a takedown into Nichols's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichols trying to control the position.
Nichols wants to sweep here but Shawcross controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nichols looking to control but Shawcross passes into half guard.
Nichols is trying to maintain the position but Shawcross is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Nichols missing with punches from the bottom.
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Nichols trying to control here.
Shawcross with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nichols has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shawcross is working away from the top position though.
Nichols is staying active underneath Shawcross, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nichols avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shawcross.
Nichols is trying to maintain the position but Shawcross is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nichols shoots for a double leg takedown but Shawcross sprawls well. He's pushed Nichols's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shawcross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nichols will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Shawcross gets caught flat footed, as Nichols shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shawcross keeping moving, preventing Nichols from controlling successfully.
Shawcross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nichols throwing strikes from guard but Shawcross blocks nicely.
Shawcross keeping moving, preventing Nichols from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nichols stopping the sweep attempt from Shawcross.
Shawcross trying to keep a closed guard but Nichols is proving a slippery customer.
Shawcross is striking off his back. Nichols thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nichols is looking to take a break and control but Shawcross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nichols working Shawcross over with strikes.
Nichols with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nichols is stalling here. Shawcross is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nichols seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shawcross has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #ES#
Nichols explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Nichols looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shawcross is staying active underneath Nichols, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shawcross wants to control the action here but instead Nichols manages to pass to full mount!
Shawcross wants to control but Nichols is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Shawcross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nichols with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shawcross counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Shawcross scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nichols is doing well to control the position and prevent Shawcross from advancing to side control.
Nichols tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nichols keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Shawcross wants to pass the guard but Nichols is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shawcross is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.#T1#
Nichols is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shawcross's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shawcross's back!
Shawcross trying to get back to his feet but Nichols is in full control for now.
Shawcross controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #SUB#
Nichols is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shawcross tries to escape the position.
Nichols throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T2#
Shawcross is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nichols controlling the positon.
Shawcross rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nichols lands strikes from half guard.
Nichols is taking a breather. Shawcross 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.
Nichols is trying to control the action in half guard but Shawcross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shawcross taking some punishment here, with Nichols in his half guard.
Nichols wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shawcross keeps working.
Nichols looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
More hug and hope from Nichols.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan Shawcross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Shawcross shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nichols is trying to defend but Shawcross finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shawcross tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nichols controls his leg.
Nichols is pressing down on Shawcross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shawcross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shawcross stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
Jimmie Nichols overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shawcross prevents Nichols from getting back to his feet.
Nichols controlling Shawcross's posture.
Nichols's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nichols 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Nichols!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nichols closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nichols lands in his opponent's guard.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nichols stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nichols 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.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nichols is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
White clinches up with Nichols and pushes him back against the cage.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
White has hold of one of Nichols's legs. Nichols is fighting the takedown attempt but White gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nichols pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Nichols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
White stands up from Nichols's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nichols struggling a bit here.
White trying to control the position but Nichols is working away.
White tries to move to mount but Nichols blocks the move with his legs.
Nichols is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Nichols is letting White control him for a moment.
Nichols is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
White cracks Nichols with a big right hand but Nichols just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
White working away.
White tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
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.
Nichols defending against the ground and pound.
Nichols is not content to let White control the position.
Nichols trying his best to control but White has mounted him.
White seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nichols is holding on tight.
Nichols holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as White tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SU2#
White get's back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
White closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the cage.
Nichols tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David White 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##CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Nichols won't allow it.
Nichols looking for a takedown. #BC#
Nichols pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
White scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols trying to control but White postures up.
#SU2#
White stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Nichols keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
White is working for a kimura but Nichols is defending it quite comfortably.
White is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Nichols manages to get to full guard.
White slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nichols wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White controlling the pace. #SUB2#
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nichols defends it well.
Nichols is not content to let White control the position.#T3#
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nichols keeps control of the position for the meantime.
White wants to pass the guard but Nichols is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nichols.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nichols!
Nichols can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Nichols tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
White decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
White dives in and scores a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Nichols trying to control the position.
David White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Nichols keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
White manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nichols on his heels. He'll look to pass Nichols's guard now, I'm sure.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nichols haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nichols not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Nichols will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nichols keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #T1#
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nichols's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nichols sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nichols trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
Nichols is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.#T2#
White blocks the strikes from Nichols.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Nichols missing with punches from the bottom.
Nichols trying to control but White postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White throws a push kick but Nichols slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nichols's guard.#ROC2#
Nichols is rocked!
White slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Nichols is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
White stands up from Nichols's guard - White perhaps looking for a knockout.
White dances in with a quick combination. Nichols is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from White snaps Nichols's head back. Nichols stumbles backwards against the cage. White steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nichols'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. Nichols just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David White!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Garill throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nichols counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nichols. #TD2#
Garill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nichols regains guard.
Nichols is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nichols perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nichols trying to control the action but Garill is working from the bottom.
Nichols stalling away here and it's allowed Garill to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nichols is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Garill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nichols stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garill wants to sweep here but Nichols controlling him for the moment.
Nichols trying to control but Garill is working from the bottom.
Nichols stays in close to Garill's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nichols not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Garill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Nichols bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garill enables Nichols to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garill manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Nichols stays in close to Garill's body and controls the position.
Garill keeping moving, preventing Nichols from controlling successfully.
Garill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nichols content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nichols stays in close to Garill's body and controls the position.
Nichols scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garill is trying to control the position but Nichols postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nichols trying to control the position from guard on top but Garill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Nichols with that takedown attempt.
Garill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nichols is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nichols was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garill keeping his opponent close.
Nichols content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Nichols dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Garill closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch.
Garill lands a jab to Nichols's midsection.#TD2#
Garill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Garill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nichols lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nichols throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garill keeping moving, preventing Nichols from controlling successfully.
Garill wants to sweep but no luck.
Nichols will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Nichols trying to control but Garill is working from the bottom.
Garill controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Nichols wants to control from the top but Garill keeps moving.
Jimmie Nichols overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichols is stalling in the full guard.
Nichols's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garill controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Nichols wants to control from the top but Garill keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Garill is looking for a triangle but Nichols pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nichols darts in looking for a takedown but Garill gets double underhooks and turns Nichols into the cage.
Nichols doesn't manage to clinch there - Garill circles away.
#TD2#
Garill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nichols pushes Garill off and gets back to his feet.
Nichols shoots for a takedown but Garill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nichols closes the distance and clinches up with Garill, looking for a takedown. Nichols pushes Garill against the cage but Garill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garill avoids it really well and circles away.
Garill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##CL2#
Garill moves into range and clinches up with Nichols.
Garill wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nichols fails with the takedown.
Garill throws a head kick but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##TD2#
Garill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garill lands in his opponent's guard.
Garill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck.
Garill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols has Garill pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simdabad Garill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nichols shoots in but Garill avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Nichols gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garill to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garill preventing the sweep.
Garill wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nichols wants to sweep here but Garill controlling him for the moment.
Nichols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Garill looking to sit in guard and control but Nichols gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Nichols drops back looking for a leg! Garill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garill manages to kick Nichols off! Nichols jumps back into Garill's guard.
Nichols stopping the sweep attempt from Garill.
Nichols won't allow Garill to get back to his feet.
Nichols postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nichols's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Garill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nichols working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nichols missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simdabad Garill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garill shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garill leaves Nichols with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nichols dodges the punch combination from Garill.
#T3#
Nichols looks for a takedown but Garill sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols moves in looking to clinch but Garill pushes him off.
Garill throws a fast counter high kick but Nichols manages to duck under it in time.
Nichols shoots in looking for a takedown but Garill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nichols's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Garill fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nichols sprawls well initially but Garill persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nichols tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Garill manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Garill is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nichols has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nichols wants to hold on but Garill pushes him away.#T4#
Garill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garill looking to finish with strikes here!
Nichols is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nichols is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Garill is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nichols is surviving well by controlling Garill's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nichols tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simdabad Garill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garill 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simdabad Garill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nichols is looking to advance position but Eskenreich won't allow it.
Nichols missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nichols controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nichols is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Nichols is trying to control. Eskenreich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nichols prevents Eskenreich from standing back up.
Eskenreich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nichols.
Nichols looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Eskenreich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eskenreich.
Eskenreich lands a jab to Nichols's midsection.#TD#
Nichols throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eskenreich tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nichols is in Eskenreich's guard.
Nichols engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Nichols seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eskenreich for as long as he can get away with.
Nichols wants to control from the top but Eskenreich keeps moving.
Nichols is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nichols loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eskenreich keeping moving, preventing Nichols from controlling successfully. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eskenreich cracks Nichols with an open hand slap.
Eskenreich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eskenreich swinging wildly here.
Eskenreich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nichols under the eye.
Nichols fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eskenreich avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown but Eskenreich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Eskenreich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eskenreich is trying to force a seperation but Nichols has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Eskenreich.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nichols blocks a body shot from Eskenreich. #BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nichols misses with a takedown attempt - Eskenreich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eskenreich swings for the body but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Eskenreich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmie Nichols has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Eskenreich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eskenreich is trying to force a seperation but Nichols has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Eskenreich.
Eskenreich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christroff Eskenreich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmie Nichols's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Nichols with that takedown attempt.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eskenreich as he avoids it easily.
Nichols moves forwards but Eskenreich connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Nichols is rocked!
Eskenreich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Nichols is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Nichols has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Eskenreich smells blood and charges in for the finish! Eskenreich unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Nichols sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christroff Eskenreich!
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