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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 46 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 40 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nickal moves into the clinch.#TD#
Nickal manages to pull guard.
O'Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
O'Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
#SUB#
O'Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O'Reilly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that O'Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O'Reilly passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but O'Reilly has control of the leg. #T1#
Nickal is looking to get back to full guard here but O'Reilly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (3) O'Reilly
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O'Reilly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (3) O'Reilly
O'Reilly tries to escape the position.
Nickal is trying to stick to O'Reilly's back but O'Reilly is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by O'Reilly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (5) O'Reilly#SUB#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O'Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O'Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
O'Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O'Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but O'Reilly defends it easily.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nickal has his foot on O'Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O'Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O'Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (8) O'Reilly
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Nickal is trying to work for a sweep but O'Reilly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (10) O'Reilly
Nickal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O'Reilly trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly slows the pace down in half guard.
O'Reilly is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Reilly to get the leverage.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but O'Reilly has control of the leg.
O'Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (13) O'Reilly
Nickal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
O'Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O'Reilly prevents Nickal from improving his position.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O'Reilly controlling the action here.
Nickal gets full guard.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
#SUB#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O'Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but O'Reilly is one step ahead there. #SUB#
O'Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O'Reilly defends well.#T6##SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but O'Reilly defends it easily.
O'Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O'Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O'Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O'Reilly 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.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Reilly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.
O'Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (16) O'Reilly
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
O'Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (18) O'Reilly
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but O'Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Nickal tries to improve his position but O'Reilly has taken his back! O'Reilly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nickal tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! O'Reilly pushes Nickal away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patty O'Reilly!
Patty O'Reilly 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:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 45 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Nickal against the ropes.
#TD#
Nickal pulls guard successfully.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Nickal defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nickal 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.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Murphy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nickal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 132
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 44 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 28 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Schaubi moves into the clinch.#TD#
Nickal gets control of Schaubi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nickal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Nickal is looking for a triangle here but Schaubi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (3) Schaubi
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face as Schaubi controls the position.
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Schaubi staying calm.#T1#
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Schaubi just content to control the position.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal looking for a sweep but Schaubi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (5) Schaubi
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Schaubi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nickal is surviving well by controlling Schaubi's body position as best he can.
Nickal 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.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Schaubi is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Schaubi slows the pace down in half guard.
Schaubi is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nickal looking for subs from the bottom but Schaubi mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Schaubi#T3#
Nickal 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: Nickal (2) vs (8) Schaubi#SUB#
Nickal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaubi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaubi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (10) Schaubi#SUB#
Schaubi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schaubi passes into half guard.
Schaubi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schaubi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (13) Schaubi
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Nickal is trying to escape the mount but Schaubi keeps good control and instead manages to take Nickal's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (2) vs (16) Schaubi
Schaubi controls the position.
Schaubi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
Nickal is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Schaubi tightening his grip on Nickal, looking for the choke. #T5#
Schaubi is hanging on to Nickal's back as he tries to escape.
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.
Nickal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schaubi trying to control the pace.
Nickal wants to sweep but Schaubi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (19) Schaubi
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Schaubi controls from the top position.
Nickal tries to bench press Schaubi off him but Schaubi keeps the position.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schaubi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nickal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal is not content to let Schaubi control the position.#T7#
Schaubi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schaubi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Schaubi seems to be working for a kimura but Nickal defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schaubi in particular looking to stall.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Schaubi content to control rather than advance.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (22) Schaubi
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Nickal tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.
Nickal looks to move to half guard but instead Schaubi has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (2) vs (24) Schaubi
Schaubi fails to advance to Nickal's back.
Schaubi keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickal is trying to escape the mount.
Schaubi controlling from mount. #T10#
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schaubi tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Nickal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (2) vs (27) Schaubi#T11#
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Nickal right now.
Schaubi has good solid back control here.
Nickal tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Schaubi has locked on a rear naked choke here! Nickal is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi took to the microphone: 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 43 losses; Bo Bolsonaro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bolsonaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolsonaro jumps guard but Bandito stands there with Bolsonaro around his waist. Bolsonaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolsonaro 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.#TD#
Bolsonaro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bolsonaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandito trying to control but Bolsonaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
Bolsonaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro with the active half guard here but Bandito passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (0) vs (3) Bandito
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolsonaro keeps working.
Bolsonaro is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Bandito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bolsonaro tries to improve position but can't.
Bolsonaro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bandito is trying to control. Bolsonaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (0) vs (6) Bandito
Bolsonaro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (0) vs (8) Bandito#T4#
Bolsonaro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (0) vs (11) Bandito
Bolsonaro tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
Bolsonaro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Bolsonaro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (11) Bandito#SUB#
Bolsonaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (15) Bandito
Bolsonaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bandito moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bolsonaro. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (18) Bandito
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolsonaro is looking for a sweep.
Bandito advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (2) vs (20) Bandito#T5#
Bolsonaro regains half guard.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bolsonaro! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (23) Bandito
Bolsonaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (2) vs (26) Bandito
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bolsonaro is trying to break free.
#T6#
Bolsonaro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Bolsonaro wants to escape the position.
Good control from Bandito.
Bolsonaro tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
Bandito trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bolsonaro doesn't escape.
Bolsonaro breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (26) Bandito
Bandito has Bolsonaro pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has gone for a leg lock! Bandito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolsonaro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (28) Bandito#T7##SUB#
Bolsonaro working for submissions but it's allowed Bandito to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
Bolsonaro is breathing heavily.
Bandito controlling the pace.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Bolsonaro is working away.
Bandito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolsonaro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8##SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito stalling.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolsonaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (31) Bandito
Bolsonaro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (4) vs (33) Bandito#T9#
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolsonaro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (4) vs (36) Bandito
Bolsonaro is really stuck here.
Bandito doesn't have the hooks in and Bolsonaro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (36) Bandito
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (38) Bandito
Bandito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandito passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Bolsonaro won't allow it. #SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bolsonaro tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is trying to control. Bolsonaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (41) Bandito#T11#
Bolsonaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolsonaro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito trying to control the action but Bolsonaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Bandito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (44) Bandito
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito wants to take Bolsonaro's back here but Bolsonaro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bolsonaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Bolsonaro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Bolsonaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolsonaro is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bandito has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (6) vs (47) Bandito#SUB2#
Bolsonaro showing good submission defense here.
Bolsonaro tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Bolsonaro prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Bolsonaro is trying to break free.
Bandito slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bolsonaro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Bolsonaro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (8) vs (47) Bandito#SUB#
Bolsonaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolsonaro (8) vs (51) Bandito
Bolsonaro is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolsonaro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (8) vs (53) Bandito
Bolsonaro is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 53 to 8.
A relieved looking Enamorado Bandito 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:
Bots de Garra 128
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 42 losses; Bo Bolsonaro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 63 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Bolsonaro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bolsonaro ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bolsonaro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolsonaro keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Bolsonaro 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.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bolsonaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petersen defends it easily.#SUB#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bolsonaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Bolsonaro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen pushing down on Bolsonaro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Bolsonaro tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen is trying to control. Bolsonaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for subs from the bottom but Petersen mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (0) vs (3) Petersen
Petersen takes Bolsonaro's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (0) vs (6) Petersen
Bolsonaro tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Bolsonaro is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen has good solid back control here.
Bolsonaro wants to escape the position.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bolsonaro's body.
Petersen is hanging on to Bolsonaro's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bolsonaro wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Petersen is working for a rear naked choke. Bolsonaro is not defending it well and Petersen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bolsonaro refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bolsonaro's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 67 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 42 losses; Bo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolsonaro moves in looking to clinch but Diesel pushes him off.
Bolsonaro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bolsonaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolsonaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bolsonaro is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Bolsonaro wants to clinch.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Diesel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolsonaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Bolsonaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Bolsonaro pushes a forearm under Diesel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diesel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Bolsonaro!
Bo Bolsonaro 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:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 25 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 42 losses; Bo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bolsonaro gets a clinch. #TD#
Burroughs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bolsonaro regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Burroughs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolsonaro wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burroughs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burroughs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burroughs passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Bolsonaro#T1#
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolsonaro keeps working.
Bolsonaro is looking to reverse the position.
Bolsonaro is letting Burroughs control him for a moment.
Bolsonaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burroughs off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burroughs (5) vs (4) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Bolsonaro sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Burroughs taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Bolsonaro!
An out of breath Bo Bolsonaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 115
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 41 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Archer is trying to defend but Nickal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Nickal
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura here.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Nickal is looking to stall in half guard but Archer is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Nickal taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Able Archer!
A relieved looking Able Archer 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:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 40 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Nickal
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T3#
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nickal is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Nickal is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nickal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (2) Nickal
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson has control of an arm but Nickal manages to advance to Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal is looking to control Anderson but Anderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Anderson trying to control the hands but Nickal breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Nickal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nickal trying to control momentarily.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Anderson tries to break free.
#T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (6) vs (6) Nickal
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Anderson is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anderson is fighting to break Nickal's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T8#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson passes Nickal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Anderson stalling.
Nickal is trying to control but Anderson passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (9) vs (6) Nickal
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T10#
Anderson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (11) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Nickal tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Nickal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 40 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal goes for a double leg but Sulvar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Sulvar continues to drive forward.
Sulvar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nickal is defending well.#TD#
Nickal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sulvar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Nickal keeps control of the position easily here as Sulvar tries to buck him off.
Nickal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is hanging on to Sulvar's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
Sulvar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sulvar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
Sulvar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sulvar is looking to escape.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Sulvar tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.
Nickal continues to stall.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T5#
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T6#
Nickal wants to control but instead Sulvar manages to regain half guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is defending well.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Sulvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.#T10#
Nickal controlling the action here.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sulvar! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Sulvar#T11#
Sulvar regains half guard.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Sulvar defends it.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working. #T13#
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Sulvar is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (10) vs (0) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A very excited looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 56 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 39 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Petersen trying to work for an americana but Nickal has managed to regain full guard.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Nickal denies him.
Petersen trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Petersen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Petersen controls the position from side control.#T2#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Petersen prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Nickal 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.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (11) vs (0) Nickal#T4#
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nickal tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Nickal tries to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Petersen trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Petersen moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (14) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen controlling well, preventing Nickal from escaping the position.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nickal's body.
#SUB#
Nickal 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 Petersen gets his way!
#T6#
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
Nickal trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen looking to hold on to the position here but Nickal rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen pushing down on Nickal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (17) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has given up his back. Will we see Petersen going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (20) vs (0) Nickal
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
Nickal trying to control the hands but Petersen won't let him.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10##SUB#
Petersen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nickal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Petersen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Petersen.
Nickal staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Petersen controlling the positon.
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Nickal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T12#
Petersen tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Petersen is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Nickal to control.#T13#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Conald Petersen 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:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 61 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 39 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Nickal
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel regains half guard.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Diesel is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal is looking to stall here but Diesel recovers full guard. #T3#
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diesel looking to control.
#T4#
Diesel pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Nickal
Diesel is not content to let Nickal control the position. #T5#
Diesel is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Diesel stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Nickal controlling the position. #T6#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel struggling a bit here.
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Diesel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Nickal controlling the pace.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Diesel controlling the position for now.
Diesel wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Diesel trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T9#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Diesel is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (10) Nickal
Diesel wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nickal looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal tries to take Diesel's back but instead Diesel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there. #T12#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T13#
Diesel is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
Nickal trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (10) Nickal
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 110
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 38 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 55 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickal sprawls well initially but Petersen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Petersen trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Nickal controlling the position.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Petersen stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T2#
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickal's guard.
Nickal 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard. #T3#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Petersen.
Petersen trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Nickal keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen fails to take his opponent's back.
Petersen trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7##SUB2#
Petersen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nickal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nickal and Petersen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
The referee asks Petersen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petersen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Petersen trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is being controlled here. #T8#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickal's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickal has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nickal prevents Petersen from improving position.
Petersen trying to control the position but Nickal is working away.
Petersen controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Petersen trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Petersen has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Petersen prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Petersen looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal gets back to half guard.#T12#
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Nickal 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.#T13#
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen content to stall in guard here.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 7 to 0.
Conald Petersen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 109
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 17 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 38 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in and bounces Schaubi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Nickal
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Schaubi is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1##SUB#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Nickal defends it easily.
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaubi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (5) Nickal
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schaubi trying to remain calm as Nickal controls from the top position.
Nickal wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi tries to improve position but can't.
Schaubi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schaubi wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#T3#
Nickal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schaubi! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (8) Nickal
Schaubi can't escape the position.
Schaubi regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal wants to control but Schaubi is keeping him busy.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
#T4#
Nickal prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schaubi is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard. #SUB#
Schaubi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Well, if Nickal 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.
Schaubi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Nickal is looking to advance position but Schaubi won't allow it.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Nickal is pressing down on Schaubi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaubi is holding on for now.
Schaubi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nickal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape.
Schaubi reaches up to try and control the position but Nickal seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Schaubi rolls and tries to escape and now Nickal has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (14) Nickal#T8#
Nickal is not going to allow Schaubi to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Nickal.
Schaubi rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Schaubi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Schaubi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schaubi tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Schaubi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaubi can't escape the position.
#T10#
Nickal avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape. #T11#
Schaubi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi is controlling an arm, preventing Nickal from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nickal trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it. #T12#
Schaubi is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Schaubi is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schaubi has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (0) vs (17) Nickal#T13#
Nickal is looking to control Schaubi but Schaubi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Schaubi from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Schaubi tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Schaubi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nickal.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal controls the position.
Schaubi trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 17 to 0.
Bo Nickal is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Abu Schaubi had this to say: 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 33 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 38 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Nickal
Gracias moves into full guard.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Nickal#T2#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracias'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracias stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T4#
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal 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.
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Gracias being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T11#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Gracias 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.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (4) Nickal#T12#
Nickal preventing the sweep.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (2) vs (7) Nickal
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias is looking for a sweep.
Nickal controls the position from side control.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracias is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 7 to 2.
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 107
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 38 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Anderson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Anderson
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T2#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal trying to control the position here. #T3#
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
More stalling from Anderson.#T5#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #T6#
Nickal is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal 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.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal looking to control.
#T8#
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (2) Anderson
Nickal content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Anderson pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T11#
Anderson is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Anderson#T12#
Nickal is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal 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.#T13#
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Nickal controlling the position.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Nickal is heads and Anderson is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 106
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 37 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickal napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Toehold
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toehold tries to advance to mount but can't.
Toehold is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nickal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Toehold taking a break here but Nickal is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T1#
Nickal is looking to control Toehold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T2#
Toehold uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Nickal tries to hold on but Toehold pushes him away.
Toehold takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (0) vs (10) Toehold
Nickal controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control. #T4#
Nickal tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold controls the action.#T5#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
#T6#
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nickal's body.
#T7#
Nickal tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
Toehold slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Toehold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
Nickal just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold controls the position.
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off. #T10#
Toehold not allowing Nickal to control his hands.
Toehold tries to keep control of the position but Nickal is staying busy.
Nickal is really stuck here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Toehold gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control. #T11#
Nickal is trying to break free.
Nickal trying to control but not successfully.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Nickal is in bad spot here.
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.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold breaks the grip.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him. #T14#
Nickal can't escape the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (10) Toehold
Toehold looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Tommy Toehold 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:
Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 37 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Kamenev counters by clinching up. #TD#
Nickal is trying to trip Kamenev. He has hold of a leg but Kamenev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickal persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Nickal defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Nickal'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#
Nickal trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Kamenev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kamenev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Nickal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Nickal is staying tight to Kamenev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kamenev gets back to half guard.#T5#
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Kamenev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Kamenev is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position. #T6#
Nickal wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T7#
Kamenev tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (10) vs (0) Kamenev
Nickal moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (13) vs (0) Kamenev#SUB#
Nickal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.#T8#
Kamenev can't escape the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB#
Nickal has got his arm under Kamenev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Kamenev has spun round into Nickal's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (2) Kamenev
Nickal pulls Kamenev in to control the position.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal trying to control here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Nickal is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Kamenev is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal is trying to keep Kamenev in close.
#T13#
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (15) vs (2) Kamenev
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (15) vs (4) Kamenev#T14#
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Kamenev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 12 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 36 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alvarez looking to score a takedown here. Nickal is defending well but Alvarez drives through and ends up in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal working a defensive guard but Alvarez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Nickal#T1#
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Nickal moves into full guard.
Alvarez is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez trying to control the pace. #T4#
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal is holding on to half guard well.
Nickal trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
#T5#
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickal tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Alvarez is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage. #T7#
Nickal is continuing to stall.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Nickal#T8#
Alvarez taking a breather here.
Alvarez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position. #T9#
Nickal prevents Alvarez from moving into mount.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Nickal is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Alvarez won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. #T10#
Alvarez is fighting to break Nickal's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Nickal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Alvarez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (11) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is trying to improve his position.
Nickal trying his best to control but Alvarez has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (13) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Nickal to control.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Alvarez looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Nickal wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T14#
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Tyler Alvarez 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:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 35 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Nickal finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Diesel
Nickal is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel pulls Nickal in to control the position. #T1#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T3#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel 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.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Nickal in close.
#T4#
Diesel has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel is controlling Nickal's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Diesel trying to control here.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Nickal wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #T8#
Diesel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#T9#
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #T10#
Diesel gets full guard.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nickal content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diesel has locked up a guillotine! Diesel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nickal is holding on here and Diesel must be using up a lot of energy. Nickal has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diesel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 35 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Nickal drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture. #T1#
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nickal trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #T2#
Gracie controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Gracie
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Gracie wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T4#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (0) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Nickal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
#T5#
Gracie is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Nickal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
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.
#T6#
Gracie is really stuck here.
Nickal trying to control.
Nickal biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T7#
Gracie is trying to break free.
Nickal tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Nickal controls the action.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Nickal breaks the grip. #T8#
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Nickal to control.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Nickal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nickal working for the choke.
Gracie trying to control the position but Nickal manages to sink in the hooks. #T10#
Nickal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Nickal biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie trying to control the position but Nickal manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie trying to control the action but Nickal just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nickal struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nickal is controlling the position but Gracie somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T13#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (8) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Nickal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nickal's body.
#T14#
Gracie looking to hold on to the position here but Nickal rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 34 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 31 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Gracias
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal 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.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Nickal is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Nickal is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.#T2#
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
Nickal looking to control.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal 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.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal has his hands on Gracias's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#T7#
Gracias trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Gracias#T8#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T9#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Nickal won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracias trying to control the position.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Gracias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias takes Nickal's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (2) vs (9) Gracias#T11#
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nickal.
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
Nickal trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Nickal tries to break free.
Gracias controls the position.
Nickal tries to break free.
#T13#
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nickal is in bad spot here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Gracias struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T14#
Good control from Gracias.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (9) Gracias
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias pulls Nickal in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Helio Gracias 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:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clubber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber is looking for a sweep.
Clubber wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal 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.
Clubber gets back to half guard.
Clubber trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?#T2#
Nickal is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal is trying to control. Clubber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is holding on to half guard well.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy.
Clubber wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Clubber actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Clubber is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber is trying to control but can't.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clubber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clubber is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Nickal prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Clubber is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clubber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clubber wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T8#
Clubber is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal is stalling here. Clubber is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nickal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clubber has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Clubber#T9#
Nickal tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickal's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T10#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Clubber keeps moving and retains side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal struggling a bit here.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Clubber controlling the position.
Nickal tries to buck Clubber off but Clubber is having none of it.#T12#
Clubber advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (6) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Clubber is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clubber trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 6 to 4.
Ricky Clubber is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 14 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal shoots and misses #CL2#
and Schaubi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schaubi.
Nickal wants a takedown but no success here.
Nickal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schaubi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nickal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Worn Leather MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Schaubi
Nickal trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi trying to remain calm as Nickal controls from the top position.
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Schaubi is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Schaubi wants to control but Nickal postures up.#T2#
Schaubi is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Schaubi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schaubi trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
#T3#
Schaubi manages to get to full guard.
Schaubi is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Schaubi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Schaubi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal stays in close to Schaubi's body and controls the position.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi controlling Nickal's posture. #T5#
Schaubi is looking to sweep but instead, Nickal has passed into half guard.
Schaubi is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schaubi avoid being mounted?
Schaubi is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Nickal is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal prevents Schaubi from improving his position.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Schaubi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is taking a breather. Schaubi 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.#T7#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schaubi keeps working.
Schaubi is holding on to half guard well.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Nickal is taking a breather. Schaubi 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.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Schaubi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schaubi 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.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Schaubi
Nickal wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Nickal is really struggling to control Schaubi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nickal prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Nickal wants to take Schaubi's back here but Schaubi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Nickal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T10#
Schaubi is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Schaubi is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (10) vs (0) Schaubi
Nickal is trying to stick to Schaubi's back but Schaubi is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schaubi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (2) Schaubi
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal is controlling Schaubi's posture.#T11#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickal's guard.
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Schaubi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12##SUB2#
Schaubi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schaubi prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Schaubi trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schaubi postures up.
#T13#
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal wants to hit a sweep here but Schaubi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickal there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (10) vs (5) Schaubi
Nickal is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Schaubi looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schaubi content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Bo Nickal retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bo Nickal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Abu Schaubi spoke after the fight, saying 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clubber to the mat! Clubber manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickal trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #T1#
Clubber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber looking to control.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Clubber pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Clubber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Clubber
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face as Nickal controls the position.
Clubber is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Nickal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickal prefers to stall for the moment though.#T7#
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber looks to move to half guard but instead Nickal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) Clubber
Nickal fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Nickal controlling the pace for now.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape. #T9#
Clubber can't escape the position.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clubber can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nickal tries to control but Clubber wriggling away. #T10#
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal looking to control but Clubber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal mounts Clubber! Really nice guard pass there!
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Clubber stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T12#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Nickal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clubber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clubber and Nickal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clubber is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Clubber prevents Nickal from improving position. #T13#
Clubber is being controlled here.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clubber keeps working.
Nickal working away.
Clubber tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (9) vs (0) Clubber
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Bo Nickal retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 40 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (0) vs (4) Nickal
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Nickal has hold of Trump's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trump tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nickal cranks the arm and Trump screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trump, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 95
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Nickal.
Anderson is trying to drag Nickal to the mat but Nickal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nickal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Nickal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickal can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nickal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Anderson 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.#T2#
Nickal 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.
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anderson controlling the position.#T3#
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Nickal stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (0) vs (7) Nickal
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Nickal trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T7#
Anderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal is just content to waste time from the top position. Anderson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anderson pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
#T8#
Anderson wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (10) Nickal
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal controlling the position well here. Anderson rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him. #T10##SUB2#
Anderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Anderson staying busy and making it hard for Nickal to control. #T11#
Anderson rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
Anderson turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (13) Nickal
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #T13#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.#T14#
Anderson trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 125 wins and 67 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.
Matvey Pavlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov tries to move to full mount but Nickal actually manages to regain half guard.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Nickal#T1#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov is stalling here but it's allowed Nickal to get half guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is stalling here. Nickal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Nickal
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal tries to move to mount but Pavlov blocks the move with his legs.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Pavlov is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pavlov! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Nickal controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nickal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T5#
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Pavlov is working to get back to half guard.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Nickal tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away. #T6#
Pavlov regains half guard.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Pavlov has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Pavlov is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T8#
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Pavlov is controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov controlling Nickal's posture.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Nickal is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T12#
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Nickal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov 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.
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (9) Nickal
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal 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.
Pavlov is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Nickal gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Nickal wins on points by 10 to 9.
A victorious Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 33 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracias gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Gracias
Nickal trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Gracias has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Gracias
Nickal 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.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Gracias prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Nickal controls the position. #T2#
Gracias regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nickal's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gracias is in trouble now - Nickal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickal looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.#T4#
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but instead Gracias manages to regain half guard.
Gracias works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Gracias looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal stalling.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
#T6#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it. #T8#
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal not doing much here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it. #T9#
Gracias trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Gracias is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T10#
Gracias is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position.
Nickal not doing much here.
#T11#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias trying to control but Nickal postures up.
#T12#
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal not doing much here.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 13 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 32 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal shoots for a double leg takedown but Schaubi sprawls well. He's pushed Nickal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Nickal tries to get set, Schaubi tries to push him back and clinch up but Nickal manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nickal or perhaps it was just good defense by Schaubi, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Nickal
Schaubi pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi 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.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nickal 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.
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Nickal advances to half guard.
Schaubi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal is trying to control. Schaubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Schaubi is doing well to control the position and prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Nickal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schaubi reverses the position - he's now on top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (2) Nickal
Schaubi controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schaubi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schaubi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal 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.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schaubi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T6#
Schaubi trying to control the pace.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg.
Schaubi wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Schaubi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal is not content to let Schaubi control the position.
Schaubi trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Schaubi is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nickal managing to control the position. #T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Nickal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schaubi is now in half guard.
Nickal gets full guard.
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (4) Nickal
Schaubi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (4) vs (4) Nickal
Schaubi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (7) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal stops Schaubi from passing to mount. #T10#
Nickal looking for a sweep but Schaubi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (9) vs (4) Nickal
Schaubi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaubi trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schaubi prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Schaubi controlling from mount.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Schaubi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Schaubi controlling the pace for now.
Schaubi looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Schaubi content just to control the position here.
Nickal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (12) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal is in bad spot here.
#T14##SUB#
Nickal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schaubi's arms.
Schaubi wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 32 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Camara
Camara prevents Nickal from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camara is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal prevents Camara from improving his position.
Camara won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Camara wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Camara is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Camara has an active guard here but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Camara tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Camara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Nickal trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard.
Nickal not doing much here.
Camara is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camara keeping hold of Nickal's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Camara wants to control the action here but instead Nickal manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Camara
Camara tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Nickal wants to control the pace but Camara is squirming around nicely.
Nickal wants to control but instead Camara manages to regain half guard.
Camara is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camara controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Camara pulls Nickal in to control the position. #T11#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Camara 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.
Nickal passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Nickal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (10) vs (0) Camara#T12#
Camara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camara is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T13#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.#SUB2#
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Camara is controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 31 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 122 wins and 65 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal 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.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Nickal controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov 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.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T3#
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pavlov prevents Nickal from improving his position.#SUB2#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nickal pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Pavlov stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T5#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T6#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Nickal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Pavlov prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the pace. #T10#
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T11#
Pavlov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Pavlov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T14#
Pavlov is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov 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:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 30 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiso looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nickal! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Fiso
Nickal wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Fiso is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickal's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal 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.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal keeps Fiso under control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso working away.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T1#
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nickal's legs.
Fiso is staying tight to Nickal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickal stops Fiso from passing to mount. #T2#
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
Fiso is staying tight to Nickal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickal is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Nickal instead regains half guard.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T3#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it. #T4#
Fiso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Fiso content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Fiso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Fiso jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nickal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal struggling a bit here.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso working away.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiso taking a breather here. #T6#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso working away.
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Nickal denies him. #T7#
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso is staying tight to Nickal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nickal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiso is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Fiso is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T10#
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. #T11#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (9) Fiso
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Nickal postures up.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fiso is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T13#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Fiso looking to control.
Nickal pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 9 to 5.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso 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:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 30 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal working away.
Toehold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (0) vs (6) Nickal
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nickal.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Nickal can't control as he wanted to and Toehold manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Nickal is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Toehold defends it.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal is just content to waste time from the top position. Toehold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Toehold is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Toehold 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.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal won't allow Toehold to sweep him here. #T5#
Nickal passes into half guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Toehold wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Nickal is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Toehold won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Toehold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Nickal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (9) Nickal
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Toehold working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal controlling from mount.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nickal prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.#T12#
Toehold tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Toehold tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but Toehold doesn't allow it.
Toehold tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.#T14#
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Toehold wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 9 to 0.
A very excited looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 30 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nickal or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Nickal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal controlling from the top position.
Alvarez pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez wants to control the position but Nickal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (2) Nickal
Alvarez not allowing Nickal to control his hands.
Alvarez trying to control.#T2#
Alvarez is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alvarez.
#T3#
Nickal is really stuck here.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet. #T4#
Nickal stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Alvarez 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.#T5#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #T7#
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Nickal passes into half guard.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.#T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (4) vs (7) Nickal
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal is looking to work his way around to Alvarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (4) vs (10) Nickal#T9#
Nickal is not going to allow Alvarez to sit and survive in this position.
Nickal controls the action.
Alvarez tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Alvarez pushed the leg off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.
Nickal gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control.
Alvarez tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alvarez doesn't escape.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Alvarez from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
Nickal keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
Nickal is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alvarez is really stuck here.
#T12#
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nickal has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him.
Nickal is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Nickal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nickal is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Nickal is trying to stick to Alvarez's back but Alvarez is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (10) Nickal
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 10 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 120 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nickal did well to prevent Pavlov getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Nickal 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.
Nickal is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nickal wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Pavlov trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Pavlov is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nickal 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.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Pavlov#T3##SUB2#
Pavlov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Pavlov staying calm.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is concentrating on defense, preventing Pavlov from advancing position. #SUB2#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Pavlov is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal keeping hold of Pavlov's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Pavlov
Nickal regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pavlov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (11) Pavlov
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it. #T11#
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away. #T12#
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well,Nickal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal gets back to half guard.#T13#
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (14) Pavlov
Pavlov tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clubber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clubber wants it to stay on the feet.
Clubber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickal tries to avoid it but Clubber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickal to the ground. Nickal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clubber defends well and Nickal ends up having to push Clubber into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clubber sprawls well. Clubber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nickal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Clubber (0) vs (4) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looks to move to half guard but instead Nickal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (0) vs (6) Nickal
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Clubber tries to control the position but Nickal now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (9) Nickal
What can Clubber do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nickal trying to control momentarily.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
#T3#
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Clubber is trying to break free.
#T4#
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
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.
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.#T6#
Clubber can't escape the position.
Clubber is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position.
Clubber staying busy and making it hard for Nickal to control.
Clubber trying to control the action but Nickal just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clubber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Nickal wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Nickal not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
Clubber wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Nickal keeps control of the position as Clubber tries to break free.
Nickal has good solid back control here.
Clubber tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is keeping busy.
#T11#
Clubber turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (12) Nickal
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Nickal pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
Clubber controlling from the top position.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Nickal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (2) vs (16) Nickal#T13#
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nickal prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
Nickal fails to advance to Clubber's back. #T14#
Clubber tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal controlling from mount.
Clubber just holding on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to control but Clubber has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 16 to 2.
Bo Nickal is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 82
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal stuffs the takedown attempt from Toehold. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Nickal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #T1#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Nickal is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Toehold trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Toehold trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Toehold won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T6#
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Nickal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Toehold#T7#
Nickal controlling from mount.
Toehold has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (0) Toehold
Nickal controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position.
#T8#
Nickal controlling from the back.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
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.
#T9#
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Toehold tries to break free.
Toehold trying to control the position but Nickal manages to sink in the hooks.
Toehold breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (2) Toehold
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet. #T11#
Nickal seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Nickal has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold managing to control the position. #T13#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (4) Toehold
Nickal controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T14#
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal controlling Toehold's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 62 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pavlov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Nickal postures up.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Nickal postures up.
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nickal is trying to control. Pavlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Nickal stalling.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Pavlov is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Pavlov regains half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nickal is staying active.#T5#
Nickal controlling the action here.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T6#
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavlov keeping control of the position. #T8#
Pavlov trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Pavlov is controlling Nickal's trapped leg to prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavlov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Pavlov has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there. #T11##SUB2#
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal not doing much here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T14#
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Fiso
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso regains half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal postures up.
#T1#
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Nickal stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso passes into half guard. #T2#
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Fiso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (5) Fiso#T3#
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiso has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4#
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fiso controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Fiso looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso controlling from the full mount.
Fiso prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.#T6#
Fiso wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal wants to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (4) vs (8) Fiso#SUB2#
Fiso tightening his grip on Nickal, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Nickal prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiso gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Nickal tries to buck him off.
Fiso is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Fiso wants to control the position but Nickal frees himself and scrambles - Fiso manages to regain control in side control.
Nickal holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #T10#
Nickal seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
It looks like Fiso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Fiso controls from the top position.
Fiso trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiso tries to move to mount but Nickal blocks the move with his legs.
Nickal is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Nickal prevents Fiso from moving into mount.
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso taking a breather here.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T14#
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Fiso is looking to pass Nickal's guard but actually Nickal recovers to full guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 8 to 4.
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 28 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 44 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Nickal has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (6) vs (0) Petersen
Nickal prevents Petersen from getting the reversal.
Petersen tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Petersen 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.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Petersen controlling the position well.
Nickal is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen seems keen to control Nickal's posture.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Nickal 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#
Petersen pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Nickal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal postures up.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Petersen won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T3#
Nickal prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen has a hand on Nickal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nickal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (9) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (12) vs (0) Petersen
Nickal wants to control the position but Petersen frees himself and scrambles - Nickal manages to regain control in side control.
Petersen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (14) vs (0) Petersen#T4#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T5#
Nickal tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Petersen working to try and regain half guard.
Petersen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nickal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (17) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen 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: Nickal (17) vs (2) Petersen
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Nickal 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.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Petersen won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal is controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (17) vs (5) Petersen
Nickal wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.#T9#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal prevents Petersen from taking his back.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Nickal tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Petersen looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Nickal is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (17) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen controlling his opponent. #T12#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.#T13#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Nickal to control.
Petersen controlling from mount. #T14#
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Petersen works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (17) vs (11) Petersen
Nickal can't escape the position.
Petersen is riding his opponent, not letting Nickal buck him off.
Petersen is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Nickal right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal dives in and grabs Rolla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rolla pushes down on Nickal's head and hops out.
Rolla with the counter takedown but Nickal avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rolla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nickal's legs. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (4) Rolla
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nickal trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Rolla is controlling an arm, preventing Nickal from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Rolla 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.
Nickal prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.#T3#
Nickal wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Nickal prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.
Nickal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rolla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T6#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (4) Rolla
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Rolla looking for a sweep but Nickal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (13) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Rolla seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Nickal happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (16) vs (6) Rolla#SUB2#
Nickal makes his way to full guard, as Rolla worked for a kimura.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Rolla postures up.
Rolla trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Rolla stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nickal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (16) vs (11) Rolla
Nickal wants to control but Rolla is having none of it.#T10#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but instead Nickal manages to regain half guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (18) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Rolla gets full guard.
Rolla wants to control but Nickal passes easily into half guard.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working. #T11#
Rolla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (21) vs (11) Rolla
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nickal 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 Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (24) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal gets to mount! Rolla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (26) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Rolla 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.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rolla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (29) vs (11) Rolla
Nickal taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 29 to 11.
Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Gracias looking to score a takedown here. Nickal is defending well but Gracias drives through and ends up in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Gracias
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Gracias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal has Gracias pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickal looking to control.
#T2#
Nickal 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.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracias won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Gracias passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal trying to control but Gracias postures up.
#T3#
Gracias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Nickal wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Gracias is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Nickal is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Nickal is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture. #T7#
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Nickal trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T9#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracias controlling Nickal's posture. #SUB2#
Gracias working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickal has passed into half guard!
#T10#
Nickal is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Gracias is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13#
Gracias wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Nickal is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracias gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracias wins on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Helio Gracias 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:
Bots de Garra 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Nickal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Nickal
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Nickal stalling. #T1#
Toehold is doing well to control the position and prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toehold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal not doing much here.
Toehold trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Toehold regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Toehold pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Toehold is trying to keep Nickal in close.
#T4#
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T6#
Nickal is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T7#
Toehold trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is taking a breather. Toehold 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.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Nickal trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T10#
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Nickal
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Toehold controls the action.
Toehold seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Nickal staying busy and making it hard for Toehold to control.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nickal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Toehold has good solid back control here. #T12#
Nickal tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Nickal trying to control the hands but Toehold won't let him.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to control but Toehold is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 49 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Nickal
Diesel controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nickal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickal has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Nickal pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Diesel moves into full guard.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Diesel tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Nickal
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel has the hooks in. Nickal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Diesel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nickal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diesel controls the action.#T5##SUB#
Diesel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Diesel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nickal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nickal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Nickal tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diesel is persistently looking for the submission but Nickal is defending it well.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Nickal manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Nickal#T7#
Diesel controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself. #SUB#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Diesel has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Diesel working a defensive guard but Nickal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (7) Nickal
Diesel tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (4) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Nickal seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diesel is holding on tight.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time.
Diesel 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: Diesel (6) vs (9) Nickal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Diesel is looking to pass into half guard but Nickal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nickal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (13) Nickal#SUB#
Diesel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (16) Nickal
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T12#
Nickal is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nickal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (19) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position. #T13#
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Nickal is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T14#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (22) Nickal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 22 to 8.
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 34 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trump sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Trump
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal 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.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Nickal is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Trump wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Trump
Trump tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal fails to move to back control.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Trump is just holding on here. Nickal manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (0) Trump
Trump is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Trump turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (2) Trump
Nickal is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T5#
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump looking to control.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (4) Trump
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (12) vs (4) Trump
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal 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.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T7#
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Trump looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
#T8#
Nickal not doing much here.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture. #T9#
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trump is continuing to stall.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (12) vs (6) Trump
Trump advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (12) vs (9) Trump
Trump trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it. #T12#
Trump happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal struggling a bit here.
Trump trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Trump controls the position.#T13#
Trump trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Nickal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T14#
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 67
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 112 wins and 60 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal in the domination position with Pavlov hanging on.
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickal takes a little break here. Pavlov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nickal 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.
Pavlov tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Nickal working away.#T1#
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Pavlov
Nickal trying to control the action but Pavlov just sinks the hooks in.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB2#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nickal is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Nickal prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Nickal. #T3#
Nickal is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Nickal is keeping busy.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Nickal rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov is hanging on to Nickal's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Pavlov controls the action.#SUB2#
Pavlov tightening his grip on Nickal, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Nickal is staying busy.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Pavlov is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nickal prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Nickal tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
Nickal breaks Pavlov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov gets full guard.#T7#
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (6) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (6) Pavlov
Nickal is pushing down on Pavlov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nickal has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T8#
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Pavlov is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Pavlov is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Nickal stalling.
Pavlov is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov 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.#T11#
Pavlov controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Pavlov looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
Pavlov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (6) Pavlov
Nickal looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T12#
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Nickal advancing to mount. #T13#
Pavlov is in trouble now - Nickal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (14) vs (6) Pavlov
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov manages to control the position for a moment.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov gets back to half guard.
Nickal prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Bashag GroSnagdu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into GroSnagdu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (0) vs (2) Nickal
GroSnagdu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
GroSnagdu keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but GroSnagdu is retaining full guard.
GroSnagdu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
GroSnagdu is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but GroSnagdu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (2) Nickal
GroSnagdu wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T1#
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.
GroSnagdu wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T2#
GroSnagdu controls from within his opponent's guard.
GroSnagdu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GroSnagdu preventing the sweep.
GroSnagdu wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T3#
GroSnagdu 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.
GroSnagdu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from GroSnagdu'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.#T4#
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing GroSnagdu from controlling successfully.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
GroSnagdu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nickal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6##SUB#
GroSnagdu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal won't allow GroSnagdu to sweep him here.
Nickal trying to control but GroSnagdu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
GroSnagdu working for submissions but it's allowed Nickal to get to half guard.
#T7#
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
GroSnagdu trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB#
GroSnagdu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickal has picked GroSnagdu up and slammed him! GroSnagdu can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickal manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: GroSnagdu (2) vs (7) Nickal#T8#
GroSnagdu is trying to get back to half guard.
GroSnagdu prevents Nickal from improving position.
Nickal controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
GroSnagdu struggling a bit here.
GroSnagdu tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from GroSnagdu but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: GroSnagdu (2) vs (9) Nickal
GroSnagdu is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Nickal controlling from mount.
GroSnagdu wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal tries to control but GroSnagdu wriggling away. #T11#
GroSnagdu is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal wants to take GroSnagdu's back here but GroSnagdu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nickal content just to control the position here. #T12#
Nickal trying to control but GroSnagdu is having none of it.
GroSnagdu tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
GroSnagdu reaches up to try and control the position but Nickal seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! GroSnagdu rolls and tries to escape and now Nickal has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: GroSnagdu (2) vs (12) Nickal#T13#
Good control from Nickal.
GroSnagdu trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and GroSnagdu manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: GroSnagdu (4) vs (12) Nickal
GroSnagdu won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal has his hands on GroSnagdu's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but GroSnagdu is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
GroSnagdu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 12 to 4.
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 39 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel shoots for a takedown but Nickal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Nickal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Nickal
Steel looking for a sweep but Nickal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (9) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is trying to break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steel staying busy and making it hard for Nickal to control. #T1#
Steel can't escape the position.
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Steel pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Steel right now.
#T2#
Nickal is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for the choke from the back position but Steel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nickal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Steel can't escape the position.
Steel tries to control the position but Nickal now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (0) vs (12) Nickal
Steel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Steel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (12) Nickal
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T5#
Steel wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T6#
Steel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully. #T7#
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (14) Nickal
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Nickal won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Steel wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (2) vs (17) Nickal
Nickal looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Steel wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steel tries to control Nickal's body but Nickal pushes him off. Steel squirms to his side and now Nickal has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (2) vs (20) Nickal
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
Nickal has the hooks in. Steel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Steel is keeping busy.
#T10#
Steel tries to break free.
Steel turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (20) Nickal
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Steel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Steel is looking to pass into half guard but Nickal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nickal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (22) Nickal#T12#
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T13#
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Steel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Steel wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (4) vs (25) Nickal
Steel tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel (4) vs (28) Nickal
Nickal trying to control.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Steel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (6) vs (28) Nickal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 28 to 6.
Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Alvarez is looking to pass Nickal's guard but actually Nickal recovers to full guard.
Nickal 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.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Alvarez trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Alvarez taking a break here but Nickal is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Alvarez is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Alvarez passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T4#
Alvarez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Alvarez
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Alvarez trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal prevents Alvarez from taking his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal has given up his back here. Will Alvarez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (0) vs (11) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Nickal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Alvarez. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nickal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nickal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nickal for a finish. #T6#
Alvarez looking to hold on to the position here but Nickal rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nickal has his feet on Alvarez's thighs here. He's pushed Alvarez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Alvarez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dukat.
Nickal 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.#TD#
Dukat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dukat (4) vs (0) Nickal
Dukat just content to control the position.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickal tries to buck Dukat off but Dukat is having none of it.
Dukat controlling from side mount.
Dukat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nickal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (6) vs (0) Nickal
Dukat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukat 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.
Dukat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Nickal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (9) vs (0) Nickal
A lull in the action here.
Dukat controlling from the back.
Dukat is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
I really don't envy Nickal right now.
#SUB#
Dukat working for the choke. #SUB#
Dukat is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nickal can't escape the position.
#T4#
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dukat controlling the pace for now.
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal regains half guard.
Nickal is looking to get back to full guard here but Dukat has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (12) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Dukat controlling from side mount.
Dukat'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.
Nickal regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dukat's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Dukat tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Dukat is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Dukat wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy. #T7#
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dukat passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (15) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal being controlled for a moment.
Further stalling from Dukat.#T8#
Nickal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (15) vs (2) Nickal
Dukat desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dukat trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (15) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Dukat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dukat is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but Dukat doesn't allow it.
Dukat regains half guard.
Dukat wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10##SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Dukat is having none of it.
Dukat is trying to control but can't.
Dukat is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dukat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Dukat gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dukat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukat is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Dukat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Dukat wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (15) vs (8) Nickal
Nickal trying to control but Dukat is having none of it.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dukat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dukat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Dukat keeping control of the position.
Dukat tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to control but Dukat is keeping him busy.
Dukat trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Dukat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (15) vs (11) Nickal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukat is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
Gul Dukat decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 35 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nickal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiso just content to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (9) vs (0) Nickal
Fiso forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (12) vs (0) Nickal
Fiso controlling the position well here. Nickal rolled but Fiso kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Nickal buck him off. #SUB#
Nickal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T2#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.
Nickal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Nickal tries to break free.
#SUB#
Fiso is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nickal is defending well though. Fiso let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fiso controlling the positon.#T4#
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Nickal tries to buck him off.
Fiso wants to control the position but Nickal frees himself and scrambles - Fiso manages to regain control in side control.
Nickal stops Fiso from passing to mount.
Fiso moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T5#
Fiso wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Fiso advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (14) vs (0) Nickal
Fiso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso trying to control but Nickal is having none of it. #T6#
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Fiso looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso is trying to control here but Nickal has managed to regain half guard.
Fiso is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T7#
Nickal is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (17) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (20) vs (0) Nickal
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Nickal buck him off.
Nickal can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Nickal right now.
#SUB#
Fiso looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Nickal is controlling Fiso 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (20) vs (2) Nickal#T8#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Fiso has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Fiso controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Fiso is controlling Nickal's posture.
Fiso'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.
Fiso is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Fiso is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard. #T10#
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#SUB#
Fiso looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickal has picked Fiso up and slammed him! Fiso can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickal manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (20) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (20) vs (7) Nickal
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but Fiso doesn't allow it. #T12#
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiso tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiso is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Well, if Nickal 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.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it.
Nickal wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 20 to 7.
A victorious Malaki Fiso 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:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Nickal as Borgia shoots in.
Nickal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Nickal sprawls well.
No luck for Nickal with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Borgia looking to score a takedown here. Nickal is defending well but Borgia drives through and ends up in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Nickal
Borgia is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nickal tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal won't allow Borgia to pass to mount. #T1#
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickal is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Borgia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Nickal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (2) Nickal#T2#
Borgia looking to control.
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Borgia controlling Nickal's posture.
Borgia trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Borgia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T4#
Nickal 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.
Borgia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T5#
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borgia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (4) vs (2) Nickal
Borgia stalling.
Nickal won't allow Borgia to pass to mount. #T7#
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg. #SUB#
Borgia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Nickal
Borgia content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Borgia goes for an armbar but Nickal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nickal. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T9#
Nickal advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Borgia denies him.
Borgia trying to remain calm as Nickal controls from the top position.
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Borgia (11) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borgia.
#T10##SUB#
Borgia working for a choke but Nickal is defending well.
Borgia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Borgia is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11#
Nickal rolls, trying to escape but Borgia keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for the choke from the back position but Nickal is controlling his hands well.
Borgia is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nickal doesn't escape. #T12#
Nickal breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (11) vs (9) Nickal
Borgia controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Borgia 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.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving. #T13#
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (13) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Borgia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Cesare Borgia 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:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Nickal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickal somewhat.
Petersen attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Petersen dives in and grabs Nickal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickal pushes down on Petersen's head and hops out.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Petersen gets a double leg takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal seems a little lost for a moment, as Petersen dominates the positioning.#T2#
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen wants to control for a moment but Nickal uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Petersen controlling the pace. #T4#
Petersen wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.#T5##SUB#
Petersen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#T6#
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal trying to control but Petersen postures up.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Petersen 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.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (8) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal stops Petersen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Nickal manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (11) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Petersen controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Nickal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T9#
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Nickal can't escape the position.
Nickal holds on for dear life, controlling Petersen's posture momentarily.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petersen continues to stall.#T10#
Petersen wants to take Nickal's back here but Nickal is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Nickal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Petersen wants to control but Nickal has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position. #T11##SUB#
Petersen wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal is trying to control but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (14) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Petersen's lack of action.
Well, if Petersen 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.
#T12#
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T13#
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petersen is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is taking a breather. Nickal 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.
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Conald Petersen 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:
CWC 372
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 46 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Pavlov gets a double leg takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov stalling.
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T1#
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Nickal
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pavlov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
Pavlov looking to take Nickal's back but Nickal rolls and after a scramble, Nickal ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nickal to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Nickal
Pavlov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Nickal is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (2) Nickal
Pavlov stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
Pavlov is looking to pass into half guard but Nickal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nickal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Nickal
Pavlov wants to control the position but Nickal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it. #T5#
Pavlov is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Nickal won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Pavlov is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T7#
Nickal passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (7) Nickal
Pavlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal fails to move to back control.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8#
Pavlov manages to control the position for a moment.
Pavlov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (10) Nickal
Pavlov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nickal trying to control momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov is really stuck here.
#T9#
Pavlov prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
Pavlov is in bad spot here.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Good control from Nickal.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Pavlov from escaping the position.
Pavlov holding both Nickal 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nickal avoiding Pavlov 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (11) vs (10) Nickal
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov continues to stall.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T12#
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T13#
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickal 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.#T14#
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Matvey Pavlov retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 369
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bar is trying to defend but Nickal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Bar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it.
Nickal trying to control from Bar's half guard. Bar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bar is controlling Nickal's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Nickal won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Bar has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Bar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Bar seems keen to control Nickal's posture.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bar has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Bar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Bar 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.#T5#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Bar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Nickal won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Bar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal wants to control but Bar passes easily into half guard.
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bar controlling the action here.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Nickal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is trying to control but Bar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is not content to let Bar control the position. #T9#
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here.
Bar just content to control the position.
Nickal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Bar is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal is not content to let Bar control the position.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Nickal is still trying to improve position.
Nickal won't allow Bar to pass to mount.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T12#
Nickal trying to control the position.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (5) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Bar looking to control.
Nickal stands and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (7) Nickal
Bar trying his best to control but Nickal has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bar (5) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bar is looking to escape.
Bar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Bar tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bar can't escape the position.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but instead Bar manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bar reverses the position - he's now on top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (7) vs (9) Nickal
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 17 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Nickal shoots in.
Nickal 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.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Lee gets caught napping as Nickal dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal 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.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage. #T2#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it. #T4#
Nickal is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T5#
Nickal wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Nickal is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nickal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Nickal eventually gives up the hold.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Nickal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Lee 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.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Lee has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Nickal laying and praying for a moment but Lee takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (8) Nickal
Lee prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.#T12#
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee prevents Nickal from improving position.
Nickal staying calm.#T13#
Nickal laying and praying for a moment but Lee takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nickal is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Nickal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T14#
Lee is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Nickal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 8 to 0.
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Chai
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chai trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nickal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chai's guard! Nice work there by Nickal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (4) Chai
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (4) Chai
Nickal controlling his opponent. #T2#
Chai prevents Nickal from taking his back.
Nickal looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal 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.
Chai wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Chai regains half guard.
Chai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Nickal controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai controlling the position well. #T4#
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Chai trying to control here.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (5) vs (6) Chai
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai is stalling here. Nickal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (9) vs (6) Chai
Nickal gets to mount! Chai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (11) vs (6) Chai
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
Chai regains half guard.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Chai wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal 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. #T7#
Nickal won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai controlling the position.#SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Nickal defends it easily.
Nickal advances to half guard.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T10#
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T11#
Chai 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.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.#SUB2#
Nickal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai is trying to keep Nickal in close.
#T12#
Nickal advances to half guard.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Nickal is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Nickal controlling the action here.#T13#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to sweep but Nickal has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (14) vs (6) Chai
Chai regains half guard.
Nickal stalling.
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Chai is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chai's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 32 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alopodis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Nickal
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis prevents Nickal from improving position.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis is not content to let Nickal control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Nickal controls the position.
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Alopodis 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.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickal stacks Alopodis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Nickal
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Nickal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (0) vs (9) Nickal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Alopodis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alopodis is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Nickal tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alopodis is really stuck here.
#T5#
Alopodis prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal 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.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T6#
Nickal seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nickal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal 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. #T7#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#T9#
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (14) Nickal
Alopodis advances to half guard. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (7) vs (14) Nickal
Alopodis is looking to take Nickal's back but instead Nickal gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11##SUB#
Alopodis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Alopodis is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Alopodis trying to work for an americana but Nickal has managed to regain full guard.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal looking to control.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Nickal pulls Alopodis in to control the position.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Nickal has his hands on Alopodis's head, controlling the position.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Alopodis is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T14#
Alopodis is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Alopodis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal is pressing down on Alopodis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alopodis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis is fighting to break Nickal's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 14 to 7.
Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal tries to sprawl but Borgia drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Borgia
Nickal wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is taking a breather. Nickal 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.
Nickal controlling the position for now.
Nickal is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Borgia
Nickal 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.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borgia wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Borgia fails to move to back control.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Nickal reaches up and holds on to Borgia to control the position.
Nickal regains half guard.#SUB2#
Borgia seems to be looking for submissions.
Borgia trying to control the pace.
Borgia trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Borgia prevents Nickal from improving his position.#T3#
Borgia is taking a breather. Nickal 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Borgia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Nickal is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Borgia wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Borgia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nickal turns into him and now he's in Borgia's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (8) Borgia
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Borgia is adopting a defensive guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (8) Borgia#T7#
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Nickal wants to control for a moment but Borgia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nickal prevents Borgia from improving his position.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (8) Borgia#SUB#
Nickal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Borgia is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal looking to control but instead Borgia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T9#
Nickal controlling the action here.
Borgia has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Borgia! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (8) Borgia
Nickal fails to move to back control. #T10#
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nickal fails to take his opponent's back.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Borgia is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Nickal looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal wants to take Borgia's back here but Borgia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Borgia is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Borgia tries to improve his position but Nickal has taken his back! Nickal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Borgia tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nickal pushes Borgia away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen moves to his opponent's back but Nickal bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Nickal#T1#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (2) Nickal
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen passes Nickal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Petersen trying to work for an americana but Nickal has managed to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#T4#
Petersen 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.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) Nickal
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Petersen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T7#
Petersen trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position. #T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (7) Nickal
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Petersen is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Petersen is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen'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.#T11#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal trying to control here.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Petersen continues to stall.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount. #T13#
Petersen is looking to pass Nickal's guard but actually Nickal recovers to full guard.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB#
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Petersen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Petersen takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A victorious Conald Petersen 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:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Nickal
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Cruz advancing to mount.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Nickal is controlling Cruz's posture.#T2#
Cruz stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
Nickal has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T3#
Cruz 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.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T4#
Cruz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Well, if Cruz 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.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T7#
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz'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.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Cruz controlling the pace.
Nickal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
#T10#
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is holding on to half guard well.#T11#
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz passes into side control, despite Nickal's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Nickal
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz taking a breather here. #T12#
Cruz tries to move to full mount but Nickal actually manages to regain half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T13#
Nickal controlling the position.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T14#
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cruz is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Michael Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 34 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Petersen
Nickal tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Petersen stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T2#
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it. #SUB2#
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Petersen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nickal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petersen has Nickal in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Petersen
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen 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.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen seems keen to control Nickal's posture.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Petersen is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen 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.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen seems keen to control Nickal's posture.
Nickal trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom. #T8#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Nickal trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (4) Petersen#T9#
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen trying to move into half guard but instead Nickal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (6) Petersen
Nickal pulls Petersen in close to his closed guard and prevents Petersen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal 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.#T11#
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T12#
Nickal pulls Petersen in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is fighting to break Nickal's control of his arms but Nickal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (8) Petersen
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petersen gets full guard.#T14#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petersen looking to control.
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Petersen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Petersen wins on points by 9 to 8.
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 17 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickal. #TD#
Bar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickal sprawls well initially but Bar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Nickal
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bar wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it. #SUB#
Bar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bar slows the pace down in half guard.
Bar 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Nickal 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.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is trying to control Bar's posture but Bar avoids it.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Bar controls from the top position.
Bar'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.
Nickal is not content to let Bar control the position. #T4#
Nickal tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Bar taking a breather here.
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nickal trying to control but Bar postures up.
#T6#
Nickal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bar is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Bar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bar trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well. #T7#
Bar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bar is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Bar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal keeping hold of Bar's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
Bar passes into side control, despite Nickal's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (0) Nickal
Bar trying to control the position but Nickal is working away.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Bar controls the position.
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bar controls the position.
Nickal regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Nickal won't allow Bar to pass to mount.
Bar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bar is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Nickal wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Bar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T13#
Nickal trying to control but Bar postures up.
Nickal gets full guard.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (8) vs (2) Nickal#T14#
Bar tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Wilhelm Bar is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal swats away the attempt to clinch by Matariki.#TD#
Nickal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki is looking for a sweep.
Matariki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki gets back to half guard.#T1#
Matariki is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matariki is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal stays in close to Matariki's body and controls the position.
Nickal 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#
Matariki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal 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.
Matariki has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage. #T3#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matariki looking for a sweep. Not yet Matariki, not yet.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Matariki#T5#
Matariki struggling a bit here.
Matariki tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Nickal has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matariki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (9) vs (0) Matariki
Matariki is working to get back to half guard.
Matariki stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Matariki is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Nickal'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.#T7#
Nickal wants to control the pace but Matariki is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Matariki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal controlling the pace for now.
Matariki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matariki tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.#T9#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matariki is trying to escape the mount.
Matariki is still trying to improve position.
Nickal content just to control the position here. #T10#
Nickal looking to control but Matariki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matariki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matariki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matariki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matariki wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Matariki is controlling Nickal's trapped leg to prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.#T14#
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Matariki won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal is working for a kimura but Matariki is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Bo Nickal retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Bar vs Nickal
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bar shoots in and drives through. Nickal sprawls well.
Bar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickal pinned against the cage. Nickal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickal slaps away a takedown attempt from Bar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bar shoots in and gets a takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Nickal
Bar 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.
Bar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Bar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bar has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Bar trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar trying to control the position.
#T3#
Bar is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar working a defensive guard but Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Bar won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.#T4#
Nickal prevents Bar from improving his position.
Nickal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (2) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bar tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Nickal trying to control but Bar is having none of it.
Nickal pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Bar is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Bar is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bar (2) vs (8) Nickal
Bar can't escape the position.
#T7#
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal controlling from the back.
Bar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nickal keeps control of the position easily here as Bar tries to buck him off.
Bar can't escape the position.
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.
#T8#
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nickal has the hooks in. Bar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nickal controlling the position well here. Bar rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nickal is controlling the position but Bar somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Bar is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal is taking a breather. Bar 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.
Bar manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bar, not yet. #T11#
Bar managing to control the position.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.
Bar has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bar'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.#T13#
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Nickal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T14#
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Bar is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Bar is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 8 to 2.
Bo Nickal is the new middleweight champion!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt.
Jabbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jabbar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jabbar (0) vs (4) Nickal
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Nickal working away.
Jabbar is trying to improve his position.
Nickal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jabbar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Jabbar is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position. #T3#
Jabbar gets back to full guard.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jabbar seems keen to control Nickal's posture.
Nickal controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Jabbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Jabbar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal content to stall in guard here. #T8#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#T9#
Jabbar looking to control.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Nickal stalling.
Jabbar wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. #T13#
Jabbar is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?
Jabbar won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #SUB#
Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar trying to control but Nickal postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 4 to 0.
Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Matariki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Matariki tightens his grip and picks Nickal up, before dumping him to the ground. Nickal manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Nickal
Matariki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matariki'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.
Matariki looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (2) Nickal
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matariki's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (6) vs (2) Nickal
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki controls the action.
Matariki is hanging on to Nickal's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Nickal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki controls the position.
Nickal prevents Matariki from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Nickal trying to control the hands but Matariki won't let him.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Matariki gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nickal is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Matariki gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
Nickal breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (6) vs (4) Nickal
Matariki is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.#T6#
Nickal is continuing to stall.#T7#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Nickal trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Nickal passes Matariki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Matariki trying to control from the bottom.
Matariki is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Matariki is working away.
Matariki wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Nickal controlling the action here.
Matariki is controlling Nickal's trapped leg to prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Matariki (10) vs (4) Nickal#T11#
Nickal tries to break free.
Matariki not allowing Nickal to control his hands. #T12#
A lull in the action here.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nickal.
Nickal tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki controlling from the back.#T13#
Nickal tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal wants to control his opponent's hands but Matariki gets his hands free.
Nickal wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Matariki.
#T14#
Nickal is really stuck here.
Matariki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matariki gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Nickal from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Mapuche Matariki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sulvar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Sulvar
Nickal controlling from side mount.
Sulvar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (6) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Sulvar is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away. #T2#
Sulvar working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar tries to control Nickal's body but Nickal pushes him off. Sulvar squirms to his side and now Nickal has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (9) vs (0) Sulvar
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
Nickal trying to control.
Nickal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T3#
Nickal gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Sulvar tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sulvar right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Sulvar pushed the leg off.
Sulvar breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (9) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet. #T4#
Nickal pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.#T5#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (11) vs (2) Sulvar
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sulvar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sulvar has Nickal pulled in close to control his posture.
Sulvar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (11) vs (4) Sulvar
Nickal controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal managing to control the position.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Sulvar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Nickal pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Nickal managing to control the position.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (4) Sulvar#T11#
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Sulvar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Nickal counters by regaining guard.
Nickal pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T12#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
Nickal has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage. #T13#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T14#
Nickal wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Sulvar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickal's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is pressing down on Sulvar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Halli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Nickal
Halli pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halli wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is controlling Nickal's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Nickal 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.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##T3##T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Halli pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nickal.#T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Nickal.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Halli is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halli pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal controlling from the top position. #T11#
Halli wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Nickal#T12#
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli postures up.
Nickal 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.
Nickal trying to control the position.
#T13#
Halli preventing the sweep.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickal has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage. #T14#
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (2) Nickal
Halli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Reijo Halli retains his super heavyweight title!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal shoots in and drives through. Saric sprawls well.#TD#
Saric gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Saric
Saric keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Saric is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Saric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saric's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saric is trying to improve his position.
Nickal wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy. #T1#
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Saric denies him.
Saric is looking for a sweep.
Nickal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working.
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saric is letting Nickal control him for a moment.
Saric tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.#T2#
Saric is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saric is trying to work for a sweep but Nickal has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) Saric
Saric tries to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal tries to control but Saric wriggling away. #T3#
Saric is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Saric is squirming around nicely.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal wants to take Saric's back but he can't do it this time.
Saric is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal wants to finish this one by submission but Saric is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nickal.
Nickal controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
Saric stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saric has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (10) vs (0) Saric#T6#
Nickal is looking to control Saric but Saric is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Saric wants to escape the position.
Saric is keeping busy.
Saric tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saric is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (13) vs (0) Saric
Saric tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Saric defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saric tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Nickal biding his time, controlling Saric.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Saric is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saric rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#T8##SUB#
Nickal looking for the RNC.
Saric can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saric is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saric is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.
Saric trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him. #T9#
What can Saric do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Saric tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Saric defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nickal.
Saric wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Saric is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Saric is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal wants to control but instead Saric manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Saric looking for subs from the bottom but Nickal mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (0) Saric#T11#
Nickal trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Nickal wants to take Saric's back but he can't do it this time.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saric working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Saric 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.
Nickal works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (19) vs (0) Saric
Saric sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Saric has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nickal escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (22) vs (0) Saric
Saric is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal slows the pace down. #T13#
Saric stops Nickal from passing to mount.
Saric is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal gets to mount! Saric was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (24) vs (0) Saric
Nickal tries to control but Saric wriggling away.
Saric is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal takes Saric's back. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (27) vs (0) Saric
Nickal wants to control but Saric is keeping busy.
Nickal is riding his opponent, not letting Saric buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saric just trying to survive but Nickal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 27 to 0.
Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 326 - Amsterdam
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bar dives in and grabs Nickal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickal pushes down on Bar's head and hops out.#TD#
Bar dives in and scores a takedown into Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Nickal controlling the position.
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Bar trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Bar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bar trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there. #T3#
Bar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully. #T5#
Bar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Nickal
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bar staying calm.
Bar taking a break here but Nickal is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Nickal wants to control but Bar is keeping busy.
Nickal is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Bar is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Bar trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Bar prevents Nickal from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Bar content to control rather than advance.
Nickal tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9##SUB#
Bar wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bar controlling the pace.
Bar trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T10#
Bar is looking to stall here but Nickal recovers full guard.
Nickal pulls Bar in to control the position.
Bar controlling from the top position.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Bar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal is pulling down on Bar's head. It's preventing any offense from Bar, at least for the moment.#T13#
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Nickal trying to control the position here.
Bar content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Wilhelm Bar is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Newton on his heels. He'll look to pass Newton's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Newton
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Newton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nickal escapes and throws Newton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nickal gets to mount! Newton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) Newton#T1#
Newton is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal 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.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton regains half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Nickal defends it easily.
Newton 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.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.
Newton wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newton there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (10) vs (0) Newton#T3#
Nickal prevents Newton from getting the reversal.
Nickal controlling the pace for now.
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton regains half guard.
Nickal wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal controlling the action here.#T5#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Nickal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Newton! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (13) vs (0) Newton
Nickal wants to control the pace but Newton is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Newton 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.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickal is aware though and is defending well.
Nickal advances to half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Newton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Newton. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (0) Newton
Newton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T8##SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Newton is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T9#
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Nickal won't allow Newton to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into half guard.
#T10#
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newton wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newton there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (19) vs (0) Newton
Nickal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (22) vs (0) Newton#T11#
Nickal trying to control.#SUB#
Nickal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Newton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nickal controlling well, preventing Newton from escaping the position.
Newton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Newton for as long as he can get away with.
Newton tries to break free.
#T12#
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton looks winded!
Good control from Nickal.
Nickal'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.#SUB#
Nickal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nickal controlling the position well here. Newton rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Newton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.
Nickal trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton is not content to let Nickal control the position.#SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Newton trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (25) vs (0) Newton
Newton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal prevents Newton from improving his position.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Newton is working away.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Newton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 25 to 0.
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McStafferson on his heels. He'll look to pass McStafferson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) McStafferson
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) McStafferson
McStafferson is looking to reverse the position.
Nickal advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) McStafferson
McStafferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McStafferson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (10) vs (0) McStafferson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal keeps control of the position as McStafferson tries to break free.
Nickal is looking to control McStafferson but McStafferson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nickal is hanging on to McStafferson's back as he tries to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McStafferson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Nickal is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McStafferson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Priest
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal 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.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Priest pushing down on Nickal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Priest won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Priest
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving position. #T4#
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest slows the pace down.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest taking a breather here.
Priest moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (7) Priest#T5#
Nickal working to try and regain half guard.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest wants to control but instead Nickal manages to regain half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there. #T7#
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Nickal tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#T8#
Nickal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (7) Priest
Priest just trying to survive but Nickal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Priest tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Priest showing good submission defense here.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Priest from escaping the position.
#T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal is not going to allow Priest to sit and survive in this position.
Priest is in bad spot here.
Priest wants to control his opponent's hands but Nickal gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Priest is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Nickal looking for the RNC. #T10#
Priest breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (9) Priest
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
More stalling from Priest.
Nickal has control of Priest's left arm, preventing Priest from doing any damage. #T11#
Priest pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Priest is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T12#
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to control.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Priest trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Priest advances to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Priest has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Judas Priest 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:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal feints and as Jabbar raises his hands in defense, Nickal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Nickal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (2) Nickal
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Jabbar pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jabbar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg. #T1#
Jabbar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jabbar stalling away here and it's allowed Nickal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jabbar forces his way into half guard.
Nickal tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.#T2#
Nickal trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it. #T3#
Nickal trying to hold on to Jabbar's head to control him but Jabbar postures up.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#T4#
Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (2) Nickal
Jabbar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jabbar'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.
Nickal is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it. #T5#
Jabbar trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (5) vs (4) Nickal#T6#
Nickal wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Jabbar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Nickal is looking to pass into half guard but Jabbar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabbar is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (7) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T8#
Jabbar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Jabbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (10) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal is trying to work for a sweep but Jabbar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jabbar (12) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Jabbar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (15) vs (4) Nickal
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Jabbar's attempts to control the action.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Jabbar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (18) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabbar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (21) vs (4) Nickal#T11#
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Jabbar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Nickal is staying active underneath Jabbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Jabbar won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13##SUB2#
Nickal working for submissions but it's allowed Jabbar to get to half guard.
Jabbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard but Jabbar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (24) vs (4) Nickal#T14#
Jabbar controls the position.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Jabbar controls the position.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
After winning the bout, Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB2#
Nickal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickal has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal 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.
Nickal 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.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Turturro is trying to control Nickal's posture. Nickal takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Turturro! Nickal is rotating here... this could be the end... Turturro is out! Nickal has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sulvar circles away.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Nickal
Sulvar wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is pressing down on Sulvar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sulvar is holding on for now.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sulvar is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T1#
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Sulvar wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sulvar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal tries to control but Sulvar wriggling away. #T3#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to take Sulvar's back but he can't do it this time.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal content just to control the position here. #T4#
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sulvar is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal postures up.
#T5#
Sulvar controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Sulvar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Nickal
Sulvar advances to half guard.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar controlling from the top position. #T6#
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is stalling in the full guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Sulvar looking to improve position, pressing down on Nickal's thigh with his hand. Nickal seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sulvar paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sulvar's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nickal picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priest as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nickal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Priest
Nickal trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Priest 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.
#T1#
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Priest has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickal trying to control here.
#T2#
Nickal is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest passes Nickal's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T3#
Priest moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Priest controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (10) Priest#T5#
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest taking a breather here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Priest.#T6#
Nickal is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Nickal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Nickal defends the submission attempt.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Priest is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal 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.
Priest controlling from the top position. #T9#
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T11#
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal is in trouble now - Priest has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (13) Priest
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Nickal holds on to Priest around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Priest wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 13 to 0.
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Judas Priest 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:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickal is defending well.
Kakuto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Kakuto wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Nickal's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (7) Kakuto
Nickal is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kakuto trying to control the position but Nickal is working away. #T3#
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
Nickal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kakuto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (9) Kakuto
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Kakuto looking to control but Nickal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Nickal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kakuto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nickal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nickal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (9) Kakuto#T5#
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6##SUB#
Kakuto tries to improve his position but Nickal has taken his back! Nickal has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kakuto tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nickal pushes Kakuto away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal retains his middleweight title!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Kincaid
Nickal postures up.
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into half guard.
Kincaid manages to get to full guard.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kincaid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kincaid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kincaid, not yet. #T1#
Kincaid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (4) Kincaid
Kincaid trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kincaid is aware though and is defending well.
Nickal looking to control.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Kincaid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Kincaid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kincaid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nickal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (4) Kincaid
Nickal trying to control but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nickal stays in close to Kincaid's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kincaid working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickal has passed into half guard!
Nickal is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Kincaid is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (4) Kincaid
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Kincaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kincaid is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kincaid is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (9) vs (4) Kincaid
Kincaid is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Kincaid is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Kincaid is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Kincaid is squirming around nicely.
Kincaid looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (12) vs (4) Kincaid
I really don't envy Kincaid right now.
#SUB#
Nickal looking for the choke from the back.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Kincaid tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Nickal is hanging on to Kincaid's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal trying to control momentarily.
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.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Kincaid manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (12) vs (6) Kincaid
Kincaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kincaid looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (14) vs (6) Kincaid
Kincaid looking to control.
#T7##SUB2#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Nickal defends easily.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Kincaid is in trouble now - Nickal has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (17) vs (6) Kincaid
Kincaid is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Kincaid is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kincaid 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.
Nickal is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kincaid is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (20) vs (6) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Kincaid just trying to survive but Nickal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nickal is looking to control Kincaid but Kincaid is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9##SUB#
Nickal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kincaid has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kincaid is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Kincaid 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 Nickal gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Kincaid manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (20) vs (8) Kincaid
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Kincaid is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (22) vs (8) Kincaid#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (25) vs (8) Kincaid
Nickal working away.
Nickal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kincaid's legs. #SUB#
Nickal is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincaid is defending well. #T11#
Kincaid tries to control but Nickal manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (28) vs (8) Kincaid
Nickal is hanging on to Kincaid's back as he tries to escape.
Kincaid is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Nickal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kincaid defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kincaid is trying to break free.
Nickal tries to keep control of the position but Kincaid is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Kincaid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kincaid is trying to break free.
Nickal is riding his opponent, not letting Kincaid buck him off.
Kincaid is really stuck here.
Kincaid turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (28) vs (10) Kincaid
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
Kincaid advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (28) vs (13) Kincaid#SUB2#
Kincaid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kincaid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
Nickal tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kincaid swings around for an armbar but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kincaid's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (30) vs (13) Kincaid#SUB2#
Kincaid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kincaid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickal stacks Kincaid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (33) vs (13) Kincaid
Kincaid looks winded!
The referee asks Nickal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickal prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Kincaid is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Kincaid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal advances to half guard.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal is looking to pass Kincaid's guard but actually Kincaid recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 33 to 13.
Bo Nickal retains his middleweight title!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Jabbar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickal! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jabbar (4) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabbar wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Jabbar stalling. #SUB2#
Jabbar taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Nickal has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Jabbar has tapped! Great work by Nickal! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Kakuto
The fighters are battling for position here. Kakuto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickal trying to control the position.
Nickal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I've been told that Kakuto has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nickal 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Nickal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (2) vs (5) Kakuto
Nickal 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#
Nickal wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Kakuto trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (5) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (9) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to control the position but Nickal frees himself and scrambles - Kakuto manages to regain control in side control.
Kakuto works to advance to full mount. Nickal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (11) Kakuto
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
Nickal wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Nickal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (4) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Kakuto is persistently looking for the submission but Nickal is defending it well.
Nickal turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (6) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickal has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (9) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nickal presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (11) vs (14) Kakuto
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Nickal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (14) vs (14) Kakuto
Nickal is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Nickal working for the choke.
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Nickal trying to control.
Nickal is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T10#
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (17) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Kakuto looks to move to half guard but instead Nickal has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (19) vs (14) Kakuto
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Nickal trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it. #T11#
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Nickal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (22) vs (14) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to break free.
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T12##SUB#
Kakuto is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Nickal has locked on a rear naked choke here! Kakuto is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Menezes has closed the distance and engaged Nickal in a clinch.
#TD#
Nickal tightens his grip and picks Menezes up, before dumping him to the ground. Menezes manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Menezes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Menezes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Menezes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Menezes is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menezes avoid being mounted?
Nickal prevents Menezes from improving his position.
Menezes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Menezes wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Menezes is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal is looking to stall here but Menezes recovers full guard.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Menezes
Nickal controls the position.#T3#
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nickal working away.
Menezes tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Menezes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Menezes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Menezes is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickal.
#T4##SUB#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Menezes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nickal is keen to just control but Menezes is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Nickal is thwarting Menezes's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menezes keeps working.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menezes is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Menezes is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menezes avoid being mounted?
Menezes won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T6#
Menezes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (0) Menezes
Menezes wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal fails to advance to Menezes's back.
Nickal prevents Menezes from getting the reversal.
Menezes tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (11) vs (0) Menezes
Nickal is trying to stick to Menezes's back but Menezes is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Menezes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (11) vs (2) Menezes#T7#
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Menezes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Menezes is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Nickal is staying active underneath Menezes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.
Menezes uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (5) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nickal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nickal! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (13) vs (5) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9##SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.
Nickal trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Menezes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Menezes. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (5) Menezes#T10#
Menezes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (19) vs (5) Menezes#SUB#
Menezes defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (19) vs (7) Menezes
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Menezes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (19) vs (10) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes swings around for an armbar but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Menezes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (21) vs (10) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.
Menezes keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #T12##SUB2#
Menezes has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menezes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (21) vs (12) Menezes
Menezes pushing down on Nickal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #SUB2#
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T13#
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (23) vs (12) Menezes
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Menezes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Menezes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickal stacks Menezes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (26) vs (12) Menezes#T14#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menezes keeps working.
Menezes struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (28) vs (12) Menezes
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 28 to 12.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bar gets caught flat footed, as Nickal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Bar
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Bar
Nickal in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nickal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nickal working away.
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.
Bar is not content to let Nickal control the position. #T1#
Nickal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bar is not content to let Nickal control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal trying to control the action but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar 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.#T2#
Nickal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bar's legs.
You can see the frustration on Bar's face as Nickal controls the position.
Bar tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Nickal wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
Nickal controlling the position. #T3#
Bar wants to control but Nickal postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Bar denies him.
Nickal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bar is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position. #T4#
Bar is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Bar is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Nickal advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (7) vs (0) Bar
Bar wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (10) vs (0) Bar
Nickal trying to control.#T6#
Nickal not allowing Bar to control his hands.
I would not like to be Bar right now.
#T7#
Bar is trying to break free.
Bar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal controlling the position well here. Bar rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Nickal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T8#
Nickal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Nickal is looking for the choke from the back position but Bar is controlling his hands well.
Bar turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (2) Bar
Nickal keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T9#
Bar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Nickal wants to hit a sweep here but Bar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickal there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (10) vs (5) Bar
Nickal working to try and regain half guard.
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Bar controlling his opponent.
Bar tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Nickal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (10) vs (8) Bar#T12#
Bar tries to get the hooks in deep but Nickal pushed the leg off.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nickal looking to control the position.
Bar keeps control of the position easily here as Nickal tries to buck him off.
#T13#
Nickal trying to control the hands but Bar won't let him.
I really don't envy Nickal right now.
#T14#
Bar is looking to control Nickal but Nickal is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bar gets his hands free as Nickal looks to control.
Nickal holding on to Bar's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Nickal just trying to survive but Bar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nickal tries to roll but Bar sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar controlling the position well here. Nickal rolled but Bar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nickal is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Nickal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jabbar to the ground. Nickal is now in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Jabbar
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is continuing to stall.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #T4#
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T5#
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Nickal sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jabbar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nickal paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jabbar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Jabbar!
Muhammad Jabbar is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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:
CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trump tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickal is in Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Trump keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal 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. #T1#
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
#T2#
Trump wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Trump is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Nickal
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (0) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal tries to take Trump's back but instead Trump uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Nickal not doing much here.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (10) Nickal#T5##SUB2#
Nickal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trump tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs.
Nickal working away.
Nickal taking a breather here.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump'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.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nickal's best efforts.
Trump won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Trump trying to control here.
Trump gets full guard.#T7#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.#SUB#
Trump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nickal escapes and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (13) Nickal#T8#
Nickal trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is letting Nickal control him for a moment. #T9#
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal tries to advance position but instead Trump slips a leg back in to half guard.
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nickal not doing much here.
#T10#
Nickal is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal managing to control the position.
Nickal wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
#T13#
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Trump advancing to mount.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T14#
Nickal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump content just to control the position here.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Trump goes for an armbar but Nickal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nickal. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (5) vs (15) Nickal
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 15 to 5.
Bo Nickal is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Nickal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Nickal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nickal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is trying to drag Nickal to the mat but Nickal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Nickal turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cruz (0) vs (4) Nickal
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Cruz is not content to let Nickal control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cruz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz 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#
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Cruz tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Cruz trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Cruz trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Cruz trying to control here.
Nickal controlling the action here.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cruz is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up. #T6#
Nickal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Nickal is looking to stall here but Cruz recovers full guard.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Nickal has moved into half guard.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T7#
Nickal wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Cruz gets full guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Nickal is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Nickal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (7) Nickal
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickal trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is trying to control but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (10) Nickal
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz is controlling an arm, preventing Nickal from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Nickal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cruz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (0) vs (13) Nickal
Cruz tries to break free.
Cruz is keeping busy.
Nickal has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Cruz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nickal's arms.
Nickal gets his hands free as Cruz looks to control. #T12#
Nickal controls the position.
Cruz tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him. #SUB2#
Nickal working for a choke but Cruz is defending well.
Nickal controls the action.#T13#
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
Nickal is not going to allow Cruz to sit and survive in this position.
Nickal is looking to control Cruz but Cruz is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Nickal controls the position.#SUB2#
Nickal tightening his grip on Cruz, looking for the choke.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 13 to 0.
Bo Nickal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 17 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Nickal gets a double leg takedown into Ty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Ty
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now.
Ty is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Nickal is taking a breather. Ty 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal trying to control the pace. #T3##T4#
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ty is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ty sees it coming and defends easily.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Ty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Ty won't allow it.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Ty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Ty gets back to full guard.
Ty has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Ty is continuing to stall.#T8#
Ty keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal won't allow Ty to sweep him here.
Ty is controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Ty trying to control the position here.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty working a defensive guard here.
Ty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty is looking to sweep but instead, Nickal has passed into half guard.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it.
Ty is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Ty defending well. #T12#
Nickal not doing much here.
Ty is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Ty
Ty is looking for a sweep.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T13#
Ty is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position.
Ty is not content to let Nickal control the position. #T14#
Nickal taking a breather here.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ty for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cruz darts in and clinches Nickal up against the cage.
Cruz is working for takedown but Nickal is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Cruz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Nickal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz 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.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#T1#
Nickal wants to control the action here but instead Cruz manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Nickal
Cruz controlling the pace for now.
Nickal wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Cruz fails to take his opponent's back.
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal regains half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Nickal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nickal is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T4#
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal controlling Cruz's posture. #T5#
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Nickal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (5) vs (2) Nickal#T6#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (7) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Nickal is controlling Cruz's posture.
Nickal 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.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Nickal controlling the position.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Cruz 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. #T9#
Cruz postures up.
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11#
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it. #T12#
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cruz'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.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
#T13#
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Nickal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nickal. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (2) Nickal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Michael Cruz retains his middleweight title!
Michael Cruz 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:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kincaid shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nickal is trying to defend but Kincaid finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Kincaid
Nickal trying to hold on to Kincaid's head to control him but Kincaid postures up.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kincaid is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Kincaid passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to move to mount but Nickal blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kincaid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kincaid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Kincaid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kincaid takes a little break here. Nickal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nickal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kincaid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kincaid has knee on belly momentarily but Nickal bucks him off and regains half guard. #T3#
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Kincaid sits in half guard.
Kincaid is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
Kincaid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kincaid frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (8) Kincaid
Kincaid trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Kincaid has hold of Nickal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nickal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kincaid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickal is looking to escape.
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Kincaid has a good base and remains in mount.
Nickal has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kincaid's lack of action.
Kincaid is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nickal defends it well.
Kincaid is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
Kincaid working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nickal's thigh. Nickal counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nickal pulls Kincaid in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kincaid is one step ahead there. #T6#
Nickal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kincaid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
My spies in HELLsinki inform me that Kincaid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kincaid is stalling in the full guard.
Nickal controlling Kincaid's posture.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Kincaid tries to pass. #T7#
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Kincaid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Kincaid from controlling successfully. #T8#
Kincaid looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.
Nickal pulls Kincaid in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kincaid manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (8) Kincaid#T9#
Kincaid is looking to sweep but instead, Nickal has passed into half guard.
Kincaid trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Kincaid wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (8) Kincaid#T10#
Kincaid can't escape the position.
Kincaid gets back to half guard.
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid is trying to control but Nickal passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (8) vs (8) Kincaid
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Kincaid denies him.
Kincaid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kincaid trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (8) Kincaid#T11#
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
Kincaid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kincaid is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nickal has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (14) vs (8) Kincaid
Nickal has the hooks in. Kincaid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Kincaid do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
#T12##SUB#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kincaid is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.
Kincaid wants to escape the position.
Nickal keeps control of the position easily here as Kincaid tries to buck him off.
Kincaid trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him.
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Kincaid manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Kincaid.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (14) vs (10) Kincaid
Kincaid postures up.
Nickal trying to control the position here.
Kincaid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Kincaid controlling him for the moment.
Kincaid wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #T14#
Kincaid advances to half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Kincaid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kincaid.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 304 - Walters vs Steel
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Diaz
Nickal 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.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Diaz has a hand on Nickal's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nickal takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Diaz#T1#
Diaz can't escape the position.
Nickal fails to advance to Diaz's back.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (0) Diaz
Nickal keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
What can Diaz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Nickal not allowing Diaz to control his hands.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Nickal struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nickal has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diaz's body.
#SUB#
Nickal is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Diaz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dick Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Ottke vs Jones
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Turturro pushes Nickal up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickal gets underhooks to prevent Turturro's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Nickal turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Turturro trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro keeping control of the position.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickal is taking a breather. Turturro 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.#T2#
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (7) vs (0) Turturro
Nickal slows the pace down.
Turturro wants to control but Nickal postures up.
The referee asks Nickal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickal prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nickal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nickal controls the position.#T4#
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (7) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Nickal showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Turturro working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nickal is doing well to defend. Turturro seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nickal is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Turturro!
A very excited looking Billy Turturro 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:
CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Arthur Menezes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Menezes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickal 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.#CL#
Menezes forces Nickal back against the cage and clinches.
Menezes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Menezes decides to pull guard.
Menezes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nickal passes Menezes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Menezes wants to control the action here but instead Nickal manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (0) vs (3) Nickal
Menezes is trying desperately to improve position.
Menezes regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Menezes actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is trying to get back to full guard.
Menezes trying to control from the bottom.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Menezes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nickal pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (0) vs (6) Nickal
Menezes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Menezes (0) vs (9) Nickal
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.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Menezes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Menezes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Menezes can't escape the position.
#T3#
Menezes trying to control but not successfully.
Nickal keeps control of the position as Menezes tries to break free.
Menezes is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nickal has the hooks in. Menezes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Menezes trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Nickal controlling the position well here. Menezes rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Nickal is not going to allow Menezes to sit and survive in this position.
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Menezes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (2) vs (9) Nickal#T5#
Nickal wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
Menezes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Menezes prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Menezes is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now. #SUB#
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nickal still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nickal 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: Menezes (2) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal working away.#T6#
Menezes tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Nickal gets to mount! Menezes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Menezes (2) vs (15) Nickal
Menezes is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Menezes tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Menezes (2) vs (18) Nickal
Menezes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Menezes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (4) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Nickal seems keen to control Menezes's posture.#T8#
Menezes looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (4) vs (20) Nickal
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Menezes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Menezes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Nickal controlling the action here.#T9#
Menezes wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Menezes! Score +3 for passing guard: Menezes (4) vs (23) Nickal
Menezes working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
Menezes wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Menezes is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Nickal wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Menezes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menezes is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Nickal is trying to take his opponent's back.
Menezes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Menezes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Menezes (4) vs (26) Nickal
Nickal is hanging on to Menezes's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Menezes trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Menezes from escaping the position.
Nickal is trying to stick to Menezes's back but Menezes is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Menezes. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Menezes (6) vs (26) Nickal
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Nickal is pulling down on Menezes's head. It's preventing any offense from Menezes, at least for the moment.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Menezes looking to pass the guard.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 26 to 6.
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 301 -Jackson vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 35 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mazzini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickal sprawls well initially but Mazzini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard but Mazzini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mazzini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (0) Nickal
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Mazzini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal is looking to get to half guard.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mazzini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2##SUB#
Mazzini goes for an armbar but Nickal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nickal. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (8) vs (2) Nickal
I've been told that Nickal has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini wants to control the position but Nickal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickal prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Mazzini trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (5) Nickal#T3#
Mazzini looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (8) vs (8) Nickal
Mazzini turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (10) vs (8) Nickal
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzini is one step ahead there.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass. #T4#
Nickal 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.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal is pulling down on Mazzini's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Nickal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (10) vs (12) Nickal
Mazzini tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.#T6#
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Mazzini tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (10) vs (15) Nickal
Mazzini is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nickal not allowing Mazzini to control his hands.
Nickal trying to control.#T7#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.
Nickal is hanging on to Mazzini's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mazzini is trying to break free.
#T8#
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
I would not like to be Mazzini right now.
#T9##SUB2#
Nickal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mazzini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mazzini is in bad spot here.
Mazzini trying to control but not successfully.
Mazzini is trying to break free.
#T10#
Mazzini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mazzini tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (10) vs (18) Nickal
Mazzini wants to escape the position.
#T11#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mazzini trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him.
Mazzini rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Nickal controlling the position well here. Mazzini rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mazzini tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Nickal controls the action.
Mazzini tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Good control from Nickal.
Mazzini is really stuck here.
#T13#
Nickal has good solid back control here.
Mazzini tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mazzini tries to break free.
#T14#
Nickal keeps control of the position easily here as Mazzini tries to buck him off.
Mazzini wants to escape the position.
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mazzini.
Mazzini rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mazzini.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 18 to 10.
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Turturro
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal 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.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Nickal passes into half guard.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (2) vs (4) Turturro#T2#
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickal has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (2) vs (7) Turturro
I've been told that Turturro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for the choke from the back position but Nickal is controlling his hands well.
Turturro is not going to allow Nickal to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Turturro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Nickal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Turturro's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nickal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a choke. Nickal gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Nickal manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (7) Turturro
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.#T4#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Nickal defends easily.
Nickal is stalling in the full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nickal is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turturro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nickal is looking to defend but Turturro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nickal! Turturro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nickal taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Turturro!
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 34 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Nickal scores with a takedown into Schultz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal stays in close to Schultz's body and controls the position.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz 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.
Schultz is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
Schultz wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schultz there! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Nickal#T2#
Schultz reaches up to try and control the position but Nickal seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Schultz rolls and tries to escape and now Nickal has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Schultz (0) vs (8) Nickal
Schultz tries to break free.
Schultz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Schultz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Nickal not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
Nickal keeps control of the position easily here as Schultz tries to buck him off.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schultz doesn't escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Schultz turns into Nickal and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (8) Nickal
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Schultz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Nickal has locked up a guillotine! Nickal's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Schultz is holding on here and Nickal must be using up a lot of energy. Schultz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Nickal gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin defending well.
Ziyaeddin is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
#T1#
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ziyaeddin controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal trying to control but Ziyaeddin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position.
Nickal 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.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is fighting to break Ziyaeddin's control of his arms but Ziyaeddin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ziyaeddin looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziyaeddin, not yet. #T3#
Nickal postures up.
Ziyaeddin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nickal pushing down on Ziyaeddin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziyaeddin is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Ziyaeddin's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Ziyaeddin
Ziyaeddin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control but can't.
Ziyaeddin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nickal is staying active.
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Nickal is trying to control. Ziyaeddin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Ziyaeddin is defending well.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Ziyaeddin is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziyaeddin trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Ziyaeddin is looking to improve his position.
Ziyaeddin gets back to full guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Ziyaeddin has his feet on Nickal's thighs here. He's pushed Nickal off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nickal screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Ziyaeddin!
Amir Ziyaeddin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Morrison Jr vs Boaz
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ty slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nickal or perhaps it was just good defense by Ty, which made it look bad.
Nickal shoots in but Ty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ty attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Claudio Ty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.
Nickal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ty's waist but Ty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nickal off to one side.
Ty attempts a counter takedown but Nickal avoids it well and moves away.
Bo Nickal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal shoots in looking for a takedown but Ty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ty defends it nicely.
Ty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Ty counters with a single leg into guard. Nickal didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal pulls Ty in to control the position. #T1#
Ty content to stall in guard here.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.
Ty preventing the sweep. #T2#
Ty being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
Ty pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Ty is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Ty slows the pace down in half guard.
Ty trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it. #T4#
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ty is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Ty seems content to control.
Ty trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Nickal controlling the position well. #T5#
Nickal wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ty controlling the action here.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Ty advancing to mount.
Ty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Nickal has control of Ty's left arm, preventing Ty from doing any damage. #T7#
Ty stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
Ty pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ty prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Ty controlling the pace. #T8#
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ty wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal controlling the position for now.#T9#
Ty is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Ty prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Ty is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Ty works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Nickal
Ty controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickal tries to improve his position but instead Ty has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ty (8) vs (0) Nickal#T12#
Ty avoiding Nickal 's attempts to control his hands.
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Ty controlling from mount.
Nickal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ty seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nickal is holding on tight.
#T14#
Ty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal has given up his back here. Will Ty look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (11) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the position but Ty manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Claudio Ty decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Priest shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Nickal
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Priest won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T1#
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Nickal
Priest staying calm.#SUB#
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Priest'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.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Priest working away.
Nickal stops Priest from passing to mount.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Priest controls from the top position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Priest tries to advance position but instead Nickal slips a leg back in to half guard. #T5#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it. #T6#
Priest trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
Priest trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Priest stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Nickal
Priest laying and praying for a moment but Nickal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
Priest is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal is controlling Priest's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Priest trying to advance position but Nickal counters by regaining guard.
Priest trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Priest 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.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Nickal is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Priest controlling from the top position.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diesel 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.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Nickal
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Diesel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nickal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Diesel can't escape the position.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Nickal#T4#
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diesel tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
#T5#
Nickal not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Nickal's hands.
Nickal not allowing Diesel to control his hands. #T6#
Diesel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Diesel is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Diesel wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Diesel is positioning himself well to prevent Nickal advancing to mount.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T11#
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (11) Nickal
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal takes Diesel's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (14) Nickal
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Nickal controls the position.
Nickal is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Nickal's head and hops out.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nickal.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Nickal back into the cage.
Nickal tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickal regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Nickal
Diaz stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. #T1#
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T2#
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickal is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it. #T4#
Nickal is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Well, if Diaz 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.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Nickal keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nickal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) Nickal
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is trying to keep Nickal in close.
#T8#
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is controlling Nickal's posture.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Diaz pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz continues to stall.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T10#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickal stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is controlling Nickal's posture.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (4) vs (2) Nickal#T11#
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Diaz 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.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More hug and hope from Diaz.#T13#
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz controlling the pace. #T14#
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (7) vs (2) Nickal
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Dick Diaz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Nickal
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Nickal is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T1#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan pulls Nickal in to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Nickal stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
MacGowan is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controlling the pace.
MacGowan is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T6#
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Nickal wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal controlling the action here.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Nickal wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
#T9#
Nickal is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal content to control rather than advance. #T10#
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nickal
MacGowan trying to control momentarily.
Nickal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
#T11#
Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (6) Nickal#T12#
Nickal wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T13#
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Nickal wants to hit a sweep here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickal there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (6) Nickal
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan 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:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal gets caught flat footed, as Vieira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Vieira
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Vieira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (2) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira working for a triangle but Nickal defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Nickal won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (2) Vieira
Nickal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vieira is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Vieira wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Nickal seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Vieira is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Bo Nickal!
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickal circles away.#TD#
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (4) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Nickal tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Nickal is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Johnson advances to half guard. #T3#
Johnson wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Johnson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Johnson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nickal is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Manny Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kersikov sprawls well. Kersikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Kersikov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nickal quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov pushing down on Nickal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nickal is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Nickal 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.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kersikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Nickal trying to control the position here.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Nickal pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#T3#
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T4#
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Kersikov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
Kersikov prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Nickal wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
#T5#
Kersikov is stalling here. Nickal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kersikov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (5) Kersikov
Who's going to make the next move?
Nickal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (6) vs (5) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Kersikov stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Kersikov has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (9) vs (5) Kersikov
Nickal is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off.
Kersikov breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (9) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov advances to half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but Nickal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (13) vs (7) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (16) vs (7) Kersikov
Nickal is trying to stick to Kersikov's back but Kersikov is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (16) vs (9) Kersikov
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #T11#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Nickal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (18) vs (9) Kersikov
Nickal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Well,Nickal is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nickal stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (21) vs (9) Kersikov
Kersikov being controlled for a moment. #T13#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.#T14#
Kersikov regains half guard.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 21 to 9.
Bo Nickal 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leighton (0) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leighton (0) vs (6) Nickal
Leighton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (0) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal has the hooks in. Leighton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton'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.
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton tries to break free.
#T1#
Leighton is working hard here to advance position.
Leighton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Leighton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (9) Nickal#SUB#
Leighton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nickal dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (11) Nickal#SUB#
Leighton looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nickal controlling the action here. #T2#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Leighton is defending the position.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Nickal wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it. #SUB#
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal is pressing down on Leighton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leighton is holding on for now. #SUB#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leighton looking for subs from the bottom but Nickal mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (2) vs (14) Nickal#T5#
Nickal looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leighton is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (2) vs (17) Nickal
Leighton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nickal.
#T6#
Nickal has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Leighton's body.
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Leighton from escaping the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Nickal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nickal looking to break Leighton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Leighton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nickal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leighton tries to break free.
Leighton is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Leighton defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (4) vs (17) Nickal#T8##SUB#
Leighton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (4) vs (19) Nickal#SUB#
Leighton has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leighton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9##SUB#
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leighton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nickal escapes and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (4) vs (22) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working. #T11#
Leighton is being controlled here.
Leighton is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Leighton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Nickal looking to control but instead Leighton has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it. #SUB#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Leighton defends it.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (4) vs (25) Nickal
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal wants to take Leighton's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leighton is looking to escape.
Leighton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 25 to 4.
A very excited looking Bo Nickal 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:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Majere fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nickal to the ground. Majere is now in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Majere
Majere 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.
Nickal controlling Majere's posture.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Majere content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Nickal has locked up a guillotine! Nickal's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Majere is holding on here and Nickal must be using up a lot of energy. Majere has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Nickal gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal gets caught napping as Galanos dives in and scores a takedown. Nickal manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (0) Nickal
Nickal wants to sweep here but Galanos controlling him for the moment.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galanos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (5) Nickal#T1#
Nickal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Galanos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galanos's legs.
Galanos struggling a bit here.
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
Galanos wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Galanos tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position. #T2#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal just content to control the position.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Nickal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee asks Nickal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickal prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Galanos wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Galanos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galanos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Galanos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.
Nickal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T5#
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Galanos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (4) vs (5) Nickal
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T6#
Nickal is pressing down on Galanos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galanos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Galanos postures up.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Galanos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Nickal 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.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.#T9#
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galanos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickal's guard.
Galanos trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
Galanos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galanos is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Nickal wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos is stalling here. Nickal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galanos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galanos (4) vs (9) Nickal#SUB2#
Nickal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galanos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickal trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom. #T11#
Galanos wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal happy to just control the position for now.
Galanos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Galanos is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Galanos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy. #T13#
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nickal seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nickal wants to control but Galanos is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Galanos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickal is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Nickal wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Well, if Nickal 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.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving his position.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Priest trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickal stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Priest pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
Priest is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Nickal defends easily.
Priest 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#
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickal has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well. #T7#
Priest is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Priest
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Priest to get the leverage.
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Priest controlling from the top position. #T13#
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest passes into half guard.
Priest controlling the action here. #T14#
Nickal trying to control but Priest postures up.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is taking a breather. Nickal 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 9 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacGowan to the mat! MacGowan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position. #T1#
MacGowan continues to stall.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal advances to half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Nickal
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan'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.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Nickal has his hands on MacGowan's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan content to control rather than advance.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Nickal trying to control the position.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Nickal controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #T14#
MacGowan won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Nickal has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! MacGowan is heads and Nickal is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Nickal wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esteves tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickal is in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Nickal
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esteves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esteves wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?#T1#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Nickal is pressing down on Esteves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esteves is holding on for now. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves keeping hold of Nickal's head, controlling as best he can.
Nickal controlling the pace.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Esteves defending well.
Esteves is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Esteves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Esteves wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Esteves won't allow it.
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Esteves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Esteves looking for subs off his back but Nickal has passed one foot through into half guard.
Esteves wants to sweep but Nickal has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Nickal
Esteves is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Esteves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nickal presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (0) vs (7) Nickal
Esteves can't escape the position.
#T6#
Esteves is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickal has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (10) Nickal
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Esteves.
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal has good solid back control here.
Esteves is trying to break free.
#T7#
Nickal biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
Nickal controls the position.
Nickal avoiding Esteves 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esteves doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
Nickal controlling from the back.
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Esteves is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.
Esteves is in bad spot here.
Nickal controlling the position well here. Esteves rolled but Nickal kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Esteves is trying to break free.
What can Esteves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Esteves needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Esteves tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (10) Nickal#T10#
Nickal can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Esteves wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Esteves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Esteves's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (2) vs (14) Nickal
Esteves trying to control but not successfully.
Esteves wants to escape the position.
Nickal controlling from the back.#T11#
Nickal is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Esteves doesn't escape.
Esteves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal's guard. Nice work there by Esteves.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esteves trying to move into half guard but instead Nickal has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (16) Nickal
Nickal won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
Esteves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12##SUB#
Esteves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickal has picked Esteves up and slammed him! Esteves can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickal manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (4) vs (19) Nickal
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Nickal not doing much here.
Nickal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (4) vs (22) Nickal
Nickal wants to control the pace but Esteves is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Esteves looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (4) vs (25) Nickal
Esteves tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Nickal working for a choke but Esteves is defending well.
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nickal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
Esteves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nickal slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 25 to 4.
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 271
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (4) vs (0) Silva
Nickal 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.
Nickal working away.
Silva prevents Nickal from improving position.
Nickal controls the position.
Nickal wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Nickal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Nickal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal working away.
Nickal is staying tight to Silva's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickal wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy. #T2#
Silva being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nickal content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (6) vs (0) Silva
Nickal controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Nickal is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Nickal from advancing to side control.
Nickal is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal controlling the pace. #T6#
Silva wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva controlling the position for now.#T7#
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal prevents Silva from improving his position.#T8#
Silva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Nickal not doing much here.
#T10#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#T11#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Silva won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T12#
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13##SUB#
Nickal seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nickal.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 265
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Nickal has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Nickal
Gracie just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Nickal is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal gets back to half guard.#T1#
Nickal trying to control here.
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickal is not content to let Gracie control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Nickal does a handstand and catches Gracie in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Nickal on top - Gracie is already out from the submission! Nickal gives Gracie's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 259
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Nickal shoots in.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Nickal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Nickal
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal controlling the position. #T2#
Gracie is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nickal controlling from side mount.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal stalling. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but Nickal has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Nickal
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB#
Nickal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickal has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie wants to control the position but Nickal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nickal jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Nickal#T7#
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Nickal has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#T8#
Nickal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Gracie prevents Nickal from taking his back.
Nickal trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie can't escape the position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Nickal keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (16) Nickal
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.
Nickal is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Gracie tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nickal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nickal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nickal is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T12#
Nickal controls the action.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Nickal has good solid back control here.
Nickal has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Nickal controls the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Nickal just sinks the hooks in.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Nickal controls the action.#T14#
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
Nickal tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 16 to 0.
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nickal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickal should have avoided that one.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Strauss thows a body kick. Nickal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nickal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal.
Nickal fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strauss just manages to avoid it.
Strauss missing with a left hand there. Nickal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Nickal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal misses with a body shot.
Nickal throws a big shot that misses.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
Nickal blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strauss sprawls well. Strauss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickal punishes Strauss's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickal lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickal counters with a straight right hand.
Nickal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickal walks into a stiff left hand from Strauss.
Nickal throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilhelm Strauss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
Nickal 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.
Strauss scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Nickal clinches with his opponent.
Nickal blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strauss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickal up against the cage.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickal has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
A short left from Strauss.
Nickal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Nickal is working for takedown but Strauss is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickal wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Nickal.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss looking to slow down the pace here.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickal gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nickal.
Nickal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.
A big left from Nickal misses. #T4#
Nickal misses with an uppercut.
Strauss bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Strauss misses.
It looked like Nickal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strauss throws a hook to the side of Nickal's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strauss is fending him off so far but Nickal persists. Nope, Strauss circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickal takes one to the side of the head.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Nickal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strauss throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nickal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strauss moves away from the strike by Nickal.
Strauss feints and then cracks Nickal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickal down.
Nickal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickal.
Strauss misses with a body kick.
Strauss misses with a double jab
and Nickal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strauss. Nickal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickal tried to counter with a leg kick but Strauss avoided it.
Nickal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Nickal misses with a body shot.
And Strauss tries to counter it with a takedown but Nickal pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Nickal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickal tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickal slips under a jab from Strauss.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Nickal counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strauss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strauss ducks under a wild hook from Nickal.
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Strauss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Nickal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.#T2#
Nickal dives in and grabs Strauss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strauss pushes down on Nickal's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Strauss both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Strauss. That snapped Nickal's head back.
Strauss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strauss wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Nickal has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Strauss controlling the action here for a moment.
Nickal has Strauss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strauss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Nickal throws a head punch that misses.
Nickal has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Nickal tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
A body shot lands from Strauss.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickal.
A right handed body shot lands from Strauss.
#BC2#
Strauss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strauss.
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strauss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strauss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nickal back to the cage. Strauss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickal misses the target. #T4#
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickal was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strauss 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!
Strauss lands with a good body shot.
Strauss lands a head kick!
Bo Nickal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss digs a good hook to Nickal's body.
Nickal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Strauss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strauss misses with a looping left.
Strauss has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickal checks a low kick from Strauss.
A nice leg kick from Strauss, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strauss tests Nickal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strauss clobbers Nickal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strauss scores with a three punch combo!
Strauss looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Strauss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickal.
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strauss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Nickal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strauss digs a good body shot into Nickal's ribs.
Nickal shoots in looking for a takedown but Strauss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strauss looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Strauss looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
Strauss is looking to chop away at Nickal's legs.
A big left from Strauss misses.
Strauss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickal slips under a jab.
It looked like Nickal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strauss.
Nickal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2##TD#
Nickal shoots in and bounces Strauss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strauss wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
Strauss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Strauss is retaining full guard.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Strauss uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal's guard. Nice move by Strauss!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strauss defends it easily.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strauss is one step ahead there.
Nickal wants to improve his position but instead Strauss has moved into half guard.
Wilhelm Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB#
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strauss is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Strauss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strauss has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.
Nickal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal lands an upkick as Strauss stands over him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strauss 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wilhelm Strauss waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
PFC 267 Joy vs Caunt
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Nickal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones Jr stuns Nickal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickal's head.
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickal throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickal walks into a stiff left hand from Jones Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nickal walks into a jab.
Jones Jr staying out of range there.
Jones Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Jr missing with a left hand there. Nickal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.#T1#
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr punishes Nickal's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jim Jones Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal wants to clinch.
Jones Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr.
Nice jab there from Nickal.
Nickal feints and then cracks Jones Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones Jr down.
Nickal connects with a right hand. Jones Jr shakes it off.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickal loads up on a big right hand but Jones Jr slips the punch.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Nickal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Jones Jr digs a good hook to Nickal's body.
Nickal with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Nickal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Nickal motions for Jones Jr to come forward. Nickal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickal stuns Jones Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Nickal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Nickal. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Jones Jr does it's job there.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickal manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Jr digs a good hook to Nickal's body.
Jones Jr connects with a right hand. Nickal shakes it off.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Nickal throws a leg kick
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Nickal catches Jones Jr right on the button with a cross.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Jones Jr cracks a nice hook into Nickal's ribs.
Jones Jr lands a jab.
Jones Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones Jr lands with a cross.
Nickal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Nickal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones Jr to the mat! Jones Jr manages to get full guard.
Nickal distracts Jones Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Jones Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nickal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Jones Jr is keeping the position.
Nickal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal advances position into side control!
Jones Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nickal's best efforts.
Jones Jr tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Jones Jr is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones Jr scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Nickal shoots in and bounces Jones Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nickal won't allow Jones Jr to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nickal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickal has managed to get both his arms back between Jones Jr's legs - danger averted.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickal prevents Jones Jr from improving his position.
Nickal winds up and cracks Jones Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Jones Jr gets back to full guard.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nickal scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nickal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones Jr down.
Jones Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Nickal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Jones Jr's temple.
Nickal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickal passes to side control.
Nickal lands some shots froms side control.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal is thwarting Jones Jr's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Nickal there. #T3#
Jones Jr tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Nickal works his way into side control.
Nickal scoring with punches from side control.
Nickal advances nicely into full mount.
Nickal lands a couple of good shots and Jones Jr has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nickal lands punches and elbows.
Nickal punishes Jones Jr with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones Jr for a finish.
Our spies down at at Helsinki Private Gym inform us that Nickal has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Nickal connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones Jr to escape the position.
Nickal gets his hands free as Jones Jr looks to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jones Jr's head.#SUB2#
Jones Jr 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 Nickal gets his way!
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal wants to control but Jones Jr is keeping busy.
Jones Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones Jr taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard. #SUB#
Jones Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Jones Jr defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal 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#
Nickal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Jones Jr is out of range.
Nickal scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab by Jones Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Jones Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Nickal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones Jr checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Jones Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickal misses with a hook
and Jones Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Nickal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nickal.
Jones Jr punishes Nickal's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Nickal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Nickal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Nickal throws a shot to the body.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt - Jones Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Jones Jr.
The fighters circling - Nickal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones Jr cracks Nickal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickal.
A nice side step and Nickal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickal wants to slow Jones Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickal counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Jones Jr is out of range.
Jones Jr throws a low kick, looking for Nickal's leg but Nickal calmly moves out of range.
Nickal throws a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it.
Jones Jr checks a leg kick.
Jones Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickal doesn't seem phased though.
Jones Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickal.
Jones Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Nickal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones Jr connects with the punch.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Nickal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickal tries a low kick but Jones Jr avoids it.#T3#
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Jones Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Nickal moves out of range. #TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones Jr's guard.
Nickal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones Jr wants to control but Nickal passes easily into half guard.
Nickal is pressing down on Jones Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones Jr is holding on for now.
Jones Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal. #T4#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Jones Jr defending well.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones Jr defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr is looking to improve his position.
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones Jr wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Jim Jones Jr.
I think Jones Jr 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jones Jr!
A relieved looking Jim Jones Jr 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:
PFC 264 Bapp vs Marceau
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Turnbull forces Nickal back against the cage and clinches.
Nickal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnbull.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Nickal successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turnbull defends it easily.#SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but Turnbull defends it easily.
Nickal wants to improve his position but instead Turnbull has moved into half guard.
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.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turnbull slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turnbull is continuing to stall.#T1#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turnbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turnbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turnbull wants to get up but he can't break Nickal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Turnbull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turnbull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turnbull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turnbull is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nickal has his foot on Turnbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turnbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turnbull's guard. #REVR#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Turnbull has wrist control.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turnbull controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Turnbull blocks nicely.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Turnbull is keeping the position.
Nickal chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Turnbull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turnbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turnbull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turnbull has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turnbull knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turnbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Nickal is out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickal.
Turnbull prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
Nickal trying to control the action but Turnbull is working from the bottom.
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal tries to score with some ground and pound. Turnbull controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Turnbull is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Nickal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Turnbull rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nickal's guard! Nice work there by Turnbull! #T1##SUB#
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turnbull defends well.
Turnbull won't allow Nickal to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but Turnbull defends it easily.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turnbull controls the pace.#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.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turnbull's guard. #REVR#
Turnbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Turnbull, not yet.
Turnbull has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal stands and throws Turnbull's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nickal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3##SUB#
Nickal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turnbull has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nickal but great work by Turnbull.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turnbull can do to turn this around?
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Turnbull thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nickal is trying to improve his position.
Turnbull gets to mount! Nickal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Turnbull looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nickal 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.
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turnbull's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. #REVB#
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turnbull has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roderick Turnbull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nickal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turnbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickal. Nickal obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turnbull defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Nickal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turnbull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickal works Turnbull's body with a nice hook.
Turnbull has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickal in his tracks.
Nice shot lands for Nickal.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turnbull takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turnbull.
Nickal shoots for a double leg takedown but Turnbull sprawls well. He's pushed Nickal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickal in his tracks. #T1#
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of Nickal's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turnbull replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nickal blocks it well.
Nickal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickal throws a body kick that misses.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turnbull swings for the body but Nickal moves out of range.
Turnbull bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickal's head.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Nickal darts in and clinches Turnbull up against the cage.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Nickal throws a head punch that misses.
Nickal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nickal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Nickal avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Nickal is leaning against Turnbull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nickal can't get the takedown.
Nickal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickal throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Nickal tightens his grip and picks Turnbull up, before dumping him to the ground. Turnbull manages to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turnbull is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Turnbull won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turnbull not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal wants to improve his position but instead Turnbull has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Turnbull not doing much here.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turnbull perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Turnbull has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickal trying to control but Turnbull postures up.
Turnbull prevents Nickal from improving his position.
Turnbull content to control rather than advance.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roderick Turnbull.
I think Turnbull 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roderick Turnbull! |
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Event:
KOM LHW & WW Final
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nickal throws a leg kick
and The Show counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for The Show and sends Nickal crashing to the mat! The Show follows him down to the mat - Nickal regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Nickal is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bo Nickal has been cut.
The Show unloads with some huge strikes here! Nickal is out! The Show wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy The Show!
Randy The Show spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
KOM Welterweight Semi Finals
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nickal misses with a hook.
Smith is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nickal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal lands a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. #T1#
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickal tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nickal tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickal lands an uppercut.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nickal.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Nickal misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickal misses with the head strike.
Nickal working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickal swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal lands a right hand.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nickal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Nickal manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith 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.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Nickal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal.
Nickal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Nickal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickal lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Nickal throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nickal throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickal. That's going to slow Smith down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nickal cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickal tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickal.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickal. Nickal obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickal avoids the body shot from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith tries to move into range but Nickal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith connects with the punch.
Nickal throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chad Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickal throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith tries to clinch there but Nickal circles away.
Smith cracks Nickal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Smith catches Nickal right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Nickal is rocked!
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.
Smith misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Nickal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickal lands a jab to the head.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nickal throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Nickal.
Nickal darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Nickal goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Nickal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch but Nickal moves out of range. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Nickal.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith regains half guard, as Nickal was trying to land strikes.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickal throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickal.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith 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.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nickal is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Nickal cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
MMMA Kings of Madness 11(WW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Nickal tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Nickal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickal's elbow.
Curtis tries a body shot but Nickal blocks it.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickal is looking for a takedown.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickal goes for a takedown attempt but Curtis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickal.
Nickal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickal walks into a left hand.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curtis connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Curtis rushes Nickal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Nickal blocks a body shot from Curtis. #T1##TD2#
Nickal successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curtis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curtis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curtis wants to stand but Nickal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Curtis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nickal 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#
Curtis pushes Nickal off looking to stand but Nickal dives back in and keeps control.
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Curtis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curtis.
Nickal with a couple of short strikes.
Curtis 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#
Curtis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nickal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Curtis's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nickal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Curtis's face.
Nickal unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Curtis wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nickal celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Topher Curtis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everybody loses sometimes which means he got lucky today. Next time we meet will result in a broken jaw.'. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale with a poor takedown
and Nickal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savitaipale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickal at a distance.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Nickal counters with a straight right hand.
Nickal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickal scores with a nice head shot.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savitaipale to the mat! Savitaipale manages to get full guard.
My spies in Helsinki Private Gym inform me that Nickal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Nickal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savitaipale tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Nickal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nickal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nickal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nickal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nickal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Savitaipale manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savitaipale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savitaipale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Savitaipale is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal passes to full mount!
Savitaipale tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savitaipale tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savitaipale gets back to half guard.
Savitaipale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back!
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the head. #T3#
Savitaipale is hanging on to Nickal's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for the choke but no joy.
Savitaipale somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Savitaipale's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savitaipale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickal dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
The ground and pound from Savitaipale seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Savitaipale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Savitaipale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
An elbow from Savitaipale crashes against the mat.
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Nickal is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Savitaipale works Nickal's body with a nice hook.
Nickal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickal.
Nickal throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
and Nickal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal with the counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickal throws out the jab.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickal looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Nickal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale catches Nickal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickal.
#T1#
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickal moves away.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savitaipale enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savitaipale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there!
Nickal working Savitaipale over with strikes here.
Nickal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal lands with some strikes.
Nickal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nickal dominating with strikes here.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Nickal lands a heavy elbow.
Nickal lands a heavy elbow.
Savitaipale is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal unloading with bombs!
Nickal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savitaipale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Nickal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Savitaipale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nickal unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Savitaipale is rocked!
Nickal looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Savitaipale covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trump shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Trump was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Nickal#SUB#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nickal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nickal tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position. #SUB#
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickal isn't going anywhere.
Trump tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Trump trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeps Trump under control for a moment.
Nickal wants to control but Trump postures up.#T1#
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Trump passes Nickal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#SUB#
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Trump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trump is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Nickal pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nickal wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Trump wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (0) Nickal#SUB#
Trump is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickal is defending well.
Trump is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickal's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4##SUB#
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working.
Nickal is holding Trump down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5##SUB#
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Trump tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Trump working away.
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal holding on.#SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Nickal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Nickal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nickal manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Nickal's guard.
Nickal controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself. #SUB2#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Trump stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (0) Nickal
Trump working away.#T7##SUB#
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Nickal is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Nickal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (10) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Trump defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Nickal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Trump fending off the submission attempt from Nickal.
Trump tries to break free.
#T8##SUB2#
Nickal is looking for the choke from the back position but Trump is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Trump is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Trump.
Nickal avoiding Trump 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Nickal avoiding Trump 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Nickal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Nickal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Trump is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9##SUB2#
Nickal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Nickal working for a choke but Trump is defending well.
Trump breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (6) Nickal#SUB#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Trump throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10#
Nickal stands and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (12) vs (9) Nickal#SUB2#
Nickal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trump, who protects the arm well.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal controlling the position.
Nickal wants to control for a moment but Trump uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Nickal wants to take a breather but Trump is having none of it.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trump trying to control here.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (16) vs (9) Nickal
Trump not allowing Nickal to control his hands. #SUB#
Trump is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nickal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nickal for a finish. #T12##SUB#
Nickal fending off the submission attempt from Trump.
Nickal tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickal 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: Trump (16) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself. #SUB#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Nickal is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nickal is trying to work for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Nickal is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Nickal is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14##SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (14) Nickal
Nickal controlling from mount.
Trump wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
JAG - Pandemic
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Nickal moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickal lands a leg kick that knocks Huang off balance momentarily.
Nickal misses the body punch #TD2#
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Nickal fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nickal works over Huang with some ground and pound from guard.
Huang controlling Nickal's posture.
Nickal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal postures up in Huang's guard and throws a big left but Huang blocks it. #T1#
Nickal postures up in Huang's guard and throws a big left but Huang blocks it.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Huang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal postures up in Huang's guard and throws a big left but Huang blocks it.
Huang looking for a sweep. Not yet Huang, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nickal is looking to pass into half guard but Huang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huang is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huang pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huang defends well.
Nickal controls Huang momentarily but Huang frees himself.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Huang wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving. #SUB#
Nickal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Nickal being controlled here, momentarily.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal trying to control the position.
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 Bo Nickal 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##TD2#
Huang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Huang is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Huang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huang has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal 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.
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickal postures up and lands a big shot to Huang's brow.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.#T3#
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Huang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal's guard. Nice move by Huang!#REVB#
Huang preventing the sweep.
Huang pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang prevents Nickal from improving his position.#SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Huang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickal sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Huang wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.
Huang wants to take a breather but Nickal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is trying to keep Huang in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Huang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nickal regains half guard.#SUB2#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Nickal is defending well.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nickal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nickal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nickal! #REVR#
Nickal looks up at the clock and then as Huang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nickal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Nickal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nickal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Huang tries to improve position but can't.
Huang defending against the ground and pound.
Nickal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nickal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Huang is avoiding damage well.
Nickal landing strikes.
Huang regains half guard.
Nickal is keen to just control but Huang is a slippery customer.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal works his way into full mount!
Oliver Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nickal avoids the attempt from Huang to control.
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Nickal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nickal.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Huang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Nickal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Huang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Huang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Huang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nickal tries to control but Huang wriggling away.
Huang is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Nickal lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Nickal goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Huang is on top in guard.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Huang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nickal rolls with it to try and escape but Huang cranks on the arm and Nickal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Huang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Oliver Huang thanked same day laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Nickal misses with a straight right. #CL#
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Nickal in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nickal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile lands with a left to the head.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Nickal lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile pushes Nickal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickal prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #BC#
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Nickal.
Nickal looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaeile is just out of range.
Nickal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bizihwaeile is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Nickal in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal working aggressively here.
Nickal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nickal is trying to drag Bizihwaeile to the mat but Bizihwaeile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD2#
Nickal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bizihwaeile won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaeile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nickal drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile tries to kick Nickal off but Nickal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaeile's head.
Nickal stops Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet.
Nickal is keen to just control but Bizihwaeile is a slippery customer.
Bizihwaeile tries to kick Nickal off but Nickal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickal working Bizihwaeile over with strikes.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand back up but Nickal manages to pass into side control.
Nickal landing strikes.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal is putting a hurting on Bizihwaeile here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bizihwaeile is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Nickal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bizihwaeile has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nickal but great work by Bizihwaeile.
Nickal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bizihwaeile's best efforts.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand up but Nickal is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Bizihwaeile is controlling well.
#SU#
Bizihwaeile postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nickal to stand up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickal misses the target.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickal throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickal.
Nickal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch.#T4#
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Nickal is trying to stall.
Nickal is pushing Bizihwaeile up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bizihwaeile working aggressively here.
Bizihwaeile is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickal is defending well for now.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Nickal throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nickal on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Nickal on the inside.
Nickal pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Johnny Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bizihwaeile fails with a takedown attempt.
And Nickal tries to counter it with a takedown but Bizihwaeile pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile fails to land the takedown.
Nickal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
As Nickal tries to get set, Bizihwaeile tries to push him back and clinch up but Nickal manages to avoid the attempt.
Nickal stuffs the takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Nickal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bizihwaeile's guard.
Nickal is working Bizihwaeile over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nickal looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Nickal is controlling the position.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaeile blocks nicely.
Bizihwaeile is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickal is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickal circles away.
Bizihwaeile looks for a takedown but Nickal sprawls well.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickal misses the target.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnny Bizihwaeile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickal goes for a double leg but Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaeile continues to drive forward.
Nickal throws a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile shoots in and drives through. Nickal sprawls well.
Nickal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nickal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal prevents Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaeile is retaining full guard.
Nickal landing with the ground and pound.
Nickal prevents Bizihwaeile from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nickal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES#
Bizihwaeile scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nickal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickal just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nickal.
Bizihwaeile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizihwaeile uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickal.#T4#
Nickal throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaeile shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickal swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bizihwaeile changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickal tries to avoid it but Bizihwaeile manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickal to the ground. Nickal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickal throws the left hand but Bizihwaeile avoids the punch easily.
Nickal throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickal shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bizihwaeile forces Nickal back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaeile looking to throw knees to the head but Nickal is blocking nicely.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nickal leaves Bizihwaeile with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nickal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nickal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwaeiles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bizihwaeile quickly recovers to half guard.
Nickal drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile has hold of Nickal's hands but Nickal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nickal working Bizihwaeile over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up here but Nickal is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Nickal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bizihwaeile is just riding it out for now. Nickal eventually gives up the hold.
Bizihwaeile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Nickal passes to full mount!
Nickal with the ground and pound from mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nickal. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nickal dominating with strikes here.
Bizihwaeile wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bizihwaeile takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bizihwaeile's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nickal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nickal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Well,Bizihwaeile is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
The referee warns Bizihwaeile that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Nickal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizihwaeile is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nickal landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Nickal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaeile takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nickal's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
A relieved looking Bo Nickal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Johnny Bizihwaeile was interviewed post fight and said 'Man fuck.. don't tell me this fake ass mofo beat me? my guy looks like a girl with a plastic D. What a joke to our generation.'.
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Event:
PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nickal throws a jab when Mathews was well out of range.
Mathews tries to land a front kick but Nickal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and pushes Nickal back into the cage.
Nickal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Nickal.
Nickal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Nickal wants the takedown. Mathews is fighting it off but Nickal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mathews's guard against the cage.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Mathews is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nickal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mathews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mathews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
Nickal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mathews is looking to clinch.
Mathews lands a nice shot to the body.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Nickal circles away and keeps his distance.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mathews won't be happy with that.
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mathews to see if he's OK.
Nickal trying to control the position but Mathews is working away. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES2#
Mathews bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nickal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nickal lands in his opponent's guard.
Mathews is looking to stand back up but Nickal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mathews.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##REVB#
Mathews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews tries to kick Nickal off but Nickal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Mathews's temple.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Mathews's temple.
Mathews pushes Nickal off looking to stand but Nickal dives back in and keeps control.
Nickal works his way into full mount!
Mathews is in a horrible position here. Nickal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mathews really wants to buck Nickal off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Nickal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickal landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nickal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Mathews is rocked!
Nickal with the ground and pound from mount.
Mathews is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?
Mathews is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mathews takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nickal's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Nickal takes it in his stride.
Danilov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danilov moves forwards but Nickal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nickal connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Nickal.
Nickal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nickal misses with a hook
#TD#
and Danilov counters with a single leg into guard. Nickal didn't expect that.
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!
Danilov 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. #SUB2#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Danilov preventing the sweep. #T1#
Danilov throws an elbow that misses. Nickal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danilov's guard. Nice move by Nickal!#REVB#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Danilov keeps moving.
Danilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danilov working a defensive guard here.
Nickal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danilov trying to control the position.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Danilov pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Danilov keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal is looking to work some ground and pound but Danilov has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Danilov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nickal escapes and throws Danilov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nickal working the head with strikes. #T3#
Nickal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Danilov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danilov is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nickal working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Nickal has hold of Danilov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Danilov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nickal cranks the arm and Danilov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Danilov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 100
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Nickal is avoiding it.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nickal 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.#CL#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Nickal won't allow it.
Barnett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nickal walks away with a smile on his face. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That kick from Nickal tenderised Barnett's leg. Barnett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nickal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.#TD#
Barnett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nickal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Nickal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Barnett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nickal's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnett preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
#SUB2#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Barnett. #T2#
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nickal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett prevents Nickal from improving his position.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickal wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nickal gets back to full guard.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Barnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nickal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett advances position into side control!
Nickal regains half guard.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Barnett lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nickal lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Barnett has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickal trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnett is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barnett fails with the takedown.
Barnett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnett tries to counter by clinching up but Nickal breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Barnett misses.
Barnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnett is looking to clinch.
Barnett scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Nickal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barnett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Nickal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nickal is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nickal gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nickal gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nickal apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnett wants to clinch.
Nickal keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett wants to clinch.#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barnett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Barnett is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nickal is posturing up here but Barnett has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nickal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nickal has to tap! Slick submission there by Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddy Barnett!
A very excited looking Buddy Barnett 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:
BFF 86: Grayce vs. Rey Roy III
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nickal throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Nickal jabs at Poli's body.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickal connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Nickal punishes Poli's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Jab by Nickal.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nickal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Nickal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Nickal misses with a hook
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli slips a jab from Nickal.
Nickal moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Nickal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickal scores with a nice right hand.
Nickal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.#T2#
Nickal slips under a jab from Poli.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickal.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Nickal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Nickal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Poli throws out a loose jab but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Nickal tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickal's hands.#T3#
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli connects with the punch.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there.
Poli trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura here.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poli sees it coming and defends easily.
Poli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Nickal seems to be working for a kimura but Poli defends the submission attempt.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Poli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Nickal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Poli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Nickal in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nickal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Bo Nickal 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:
BFF 83: McDaniel vs. Grayce
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Nickal.
Nickal lands with a cross.
Rossi throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Nickal counters with a shoot takedown. Rossi fights it but they end up in guard.
Nickal won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet.
Rossi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rossi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nickal dives into side control.
Rossi is trying to buck Nickal off.
An elbow from Nickal crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nickal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nickal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rossi down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Rossi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nickal asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Nickal advances to mount.
Nickal trying to control but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal throwing strikes here but Rossi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rossi holds on to Nickal as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Nickal controlling from mount.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Rossi is squirming around nicely.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound.
Rossi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rossi blocking the ground and pound.
Rossi is trying to stand up.#T3##SUB#
Nickal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rossi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rossi! #SUB#
Rossi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rossi wants to get up but he can't break Nickal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Rossi is proving a slippery customer.
Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Nickal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Nickal has his foot on Rossi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rossi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nickal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rossi uses it to pass to side control.
Nickal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Rossi is looking to escape.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rossi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rossi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rossi wants to stand and escape but Nickal is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Nickal drops back looking for a leg! Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rossi manages to kick Nickal off! Nickal jumps back into Rossi's guard.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rossi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now.
Nickal won't allow Rossi to get back to his feet. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rossi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing Rossi from standing up. #SUB#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rossi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rossi is looking to stand up but Nickal won't let him.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rossi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rossi is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Rossi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickal is controlling him.
Nickal is in close to Rossi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickal advances to half guard. #SUB#
Nickal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Rossi defends it. #T8#
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rossi's head.
Nickal throwing shots but Rossi is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Rossi's temple. #SUB#
Nickal is working for a kimura but Rossi is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Rossi is defending the position. #T9#
Nickal is keen to just control but Rossi is a slippery customer.
Nickal with the ground and pound but Rossi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rossi wants to stand but Nickal is controlling the position.
Nickal stays in close to Rossi's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickal swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Nickal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Jab by Nickal.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Nickal lands with a cross.
Rossi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Nickal misses the jab.#T1#
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Nickal works the jab nicely.
Rossi scores with a nice strike.
Nickal scores with a jab.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Nickal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rossi. Those never looked like landing.
Nickal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Nickal ducks down to avoid it.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal moves away from the strike by Rossi. #T2##TD#
Nickal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rossi to the ground. Nickal is now in Rossi's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Rossi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Nickal has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Rossi avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickal.
Nickal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickal.
Nickal trying to control the position but instead, Rossi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nickal into the ropes.
Nickal throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Nickal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rossi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Rossi dips to his left and cracks Nickal with an uppercut!
Nickal slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Nickal is out of range.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rossi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nickal is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rossi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickal works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal throws out a leg kick but Rossi moves out of range and Nickal only half commits.
Rossi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rossi scrambles back to his feet.#T5#
Rossi slips a jab from Nickal.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rossi.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rossi sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Nickal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Nickal misses with a kick to the body.
Nickal lands a slapping body shot.
Nickal misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Rossi avoids it well and moves away.
Rossi throws a hook but Nickal blocks it.#T6#
Rossi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rossi misses with a right hand #TD#
so Nickal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead Rossi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rossi is one step ahead there.
Rossi slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Mario Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rossi has passed into side control.
Rossi trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal gets full guard.#SU2#
Rossi stands and steps away. Nickal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nickal ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Nickal slips under a jab.#T8#
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickal steps away.
Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Nickal moves away and avoids it.
Nickal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickal misses with a straight left.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi slips under a jab from Nickal.
Nickal connects with a body shot.
Nickal swats away the attempt to clinch by Rossi.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Rossi avoids it well and moves away.#T9#
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An inside leg kick from Nickal misses.
Nickal slips a straight right by Rossi.
Rossi 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.
Rossi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Nickal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal postures up in Rossi's guard and throws a big left but Rossi blocks it.
Nickal trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Rossi.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Bo Nickal!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mario Rossi!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal wins by split decision!
Bo Nickal 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:
BFF 80: TWIN CROWN FINALS
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickal.
Peterson throws a chopping leg kick but Nickal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickal on the side of the head.
Peterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Nickal tries to counter it with a takedown but Peterson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nickal 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nickal misses.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Nickal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Nickal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Nickal is standing up over Peterson. Peterson looks to escape but Nickal dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##REVR#
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal is chipping away with strikes.
Peterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nickal's best efforts.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal moves into full mount! Peterson won't be happy about that!
Peterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nickal lands with some strikes.#T2#
Nickal raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Nickal looking for a guillotine from mount but Peterson is having none of it.
Nickal looking to control but Peterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peterson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Nickal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Peterson hang on?
Peterson working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal lands with some strikes.
Nickal landing strikes from the mount.
Peterson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Peterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickal.
#T4#
Nickal working Peterson over with strikes.
Nickal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nickal. #T5#
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Peterson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Peterson to regain full guard.
Peterson looking to control.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
Peterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Nickal looking to control.
Nickal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson 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.
Peterson trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T7#
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal pushes down on Peterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nickal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nickal trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom. #T8#
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peterson wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nickal lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Peterson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Nickal has latched onto it... Big trouble! Nickal pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Peterson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Nickal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFF 78: Hill vs. Coleman
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Nickal throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo walks into a left hand.
Lombardo 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.
Nickal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A clash of legs there as Lombardo blocks the low kick.
Nickal wants to land a leg kick but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo dips to his left and cracks Nickal with an uppercut!
Nickal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nickal throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Nickal lands with a straight right. Lombardo didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nickal misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nickal lands a glancing blow to the side of Lombardo's head.
Nickal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lombardo works the jab nicely.
Nickal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Decent striking displayed by Nickal there.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Nickal's ribs.
Nice shot by Nickal.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Nickal misses with a right hand
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Nickal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Santino Lombardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombardo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombardo.#T2#
Lombardo works Nickal's body with a nice hook.
Nickal misses with a straight left.
Nickal scores with a jab to the head.
Nickal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickal throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickal throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Nickal.
Nickal throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Nickal shoots and misses
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Nickal throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickal.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickal shoots and misses
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickal misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a low kick, right behind Nickal 's knee.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickal misses with a jab to the body
and Lombardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Lombardo counters with a nice right hand that sends Nickal toppling to the canvas! Nickal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lombardo finish him?!#ROC2#
Nickal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Oh Nickal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lombardo lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Nickal.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. Nickal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nickal seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Nickal misses.
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lombardo sprawls and moves away.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Nickal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.
Nickal throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo keeps Nickal at a distance using the push kick.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.#T5#
A jab from Nickal misses.
Lombardo misses with a straight right.
Nickal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombardo.
Nickal throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo tries to land a leg kick but Nickal saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Nickal moves away and avoids it.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Lombardo is quick to defend against it.
Nickal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickal.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lombardo sprawls and moves away.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Nickal.
Nickal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo avoids it really well and circles away.
Lombardo tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickal is wise to it.#T6#
Lombardo throws the left hand but Nickal avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo throws a jab when Nickal was well out of range.
Nickal goes for a double leg but Lombardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lombardo continues to drive forward.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Nickal moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo lands a jab to the nose.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickal wants to slow Lombardo down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Nickal throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the body.#T7#
Decent striking displayed by Nickal there.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Nickal.#CL2#
Lombardo has managed to clinch.
Nickal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Nickal.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Nickal's ribcage. Nickal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickal.
Nickal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombardo lands an uppercut.
Nickal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lombardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nickal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickal backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lombardo.
Nickal blocks an uppercut.
#T8#
Lombardo lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Lombardo.
Nickal prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Nickal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nickal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nickal goes for a takedown attempt but Lombardo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nickal is breathing heavily.
Nickal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lombardo's waist but Lombardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nickal off to one side.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a hook but Nickal blocks it.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lombardo avoids it really well and circles away.#T9#
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lombardo looks to throw the jab but Nickal is out of range.
Nickal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lombardo swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lombardo pushes Nickal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nickal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Nickal wants the takedown. Lombardo is fighting it off but Nickal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lombardo's guard against the ropes.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Lombardo is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R2#
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Santino Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombardo thuds his right hand into Nickal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickal connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
Lombardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickal. That did some damage!
Lombardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickal.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Lombardo avoids it well and moves away.
Nickal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lombardo pinned against the ropes. Lombardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lombardo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo throws a lazy right hand but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range. #T1#
Nickal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nickal's calf.
Nickal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lombardo backs up against the ropes.
Nickal throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickal misses the target.
Lombardo moves out of range as Nickal throws a body kick.
It seemed like Lombardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombardo. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nickal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lombardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickal scrambles back to his feet.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Nickal avoids it.
Nickal tries to counter with a takedown but Lombardo is quick to defend against it.
Lombardo slips a jab from Nickal.#T2#
Lombardo lands with a good body shot.
Bo Nickal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Nickal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickal.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo connects with a body shot.
Nickal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lombardo pinned against the ropes. Lombardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nickal moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombardo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickal.
Lombardo connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Nickal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lombardo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal scores with a leg kick.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickal.#T4#
Nickal shoots and misses
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickal throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lombardo is looking to clinch.
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickal misses with a body shot.
Nickal throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Lombardo misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lombardo won't be happy with that.
Nickal working the ground and pound from side control.
Lombardo is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Lombardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5##SUB#
Nickal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lombardo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nickal's guard! Nice work there by Lombardo!
Lombardo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nickal's guard.
Lombardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombardo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Nickal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombardo defends it easily.#T6#
Lombardo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lombardo won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Lombardo wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Lombardo from controlling successfully. #T7##SUB#
Nickal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lombardo has passed into half guard!
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lombardo is looking to stand up but Nickal won't let him. #SUB#
Lombardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lombardo has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lombardo is one step ahead there.
Lombardo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Lombardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lombardo working a defensive guard here.
Nickal trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Lombardo.
Nickal trying to control but Lombardo is working from the bottom.
Lombardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lombardo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
It seemed like Lombardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bo Nickal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombardo misses with a combination
and Nickal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lombardo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Santino Lombardo!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Santino Lombardo!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Santino Lombardo!
Santino Lombardo wins by unanimous decision!
Santino Lombardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFF 76: Nti vs. Lesnar
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Boone takes a swing at Nickal's ribcage but misses.
Boone lands with an overhand left.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boone.
Nickal stuns Boone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Nickal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boone wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boone tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Boone 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.
Nickal is trying to control. Boone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boone's head.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Boone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boone sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boone! #T1#
Boone flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nickal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boone looks a forlorn figure.
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nickal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nickal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Boone is rocked!
Nickal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boone looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Boone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickal connects with a bit shot that sees Boone covering up! More strikes from Nickal and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nickal is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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:
BFF 68: Toro Jr. vs. De Souza
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Steele tries to clinch but Nickal is having none of it.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal lands a head shot.#CL#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Steele letting Nickal take a breather here.
Nickal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickal tries for a takedown but Steele manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nickal 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.
Nickal presses Steele against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Nickal.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickal.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickal. #T1#
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickal stalling against the ropes.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickal backwards.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele prevents a body shot from Nickal.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickal misses with some punches.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickals head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Nickal misses with the head strike.
Nickal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickal is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Nickal into the ropes.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickal. #T2#
A short left from Steele.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickal backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Steele misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Nickal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nickal tries to stall but Steele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nickal is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steele lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Nickal is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses.
Nickal misses with the head strike.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Nickal's ribcage. Nickal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Steele.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickal.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Nickal throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nickal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nickal swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal misses with some punches.
Nickal misses with some punches.
Nickal misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Nickal looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Nickal.
Nickal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steele up against the ropes.
Nickal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickal backwards.
Nickal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Nickal's ribcage. Nickal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele working Nickal over with knees to the body.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nickal is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Bo Nickal has been cut.
Steele pushes Nickal back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele lands a shot to the body.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickal backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.#T5#
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nickal to his knees! Steele keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Steele!
Stanley Steele retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Stanley Steele 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:
BFF 66: Grayce vs. Power Jr.
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickal.
Nickal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silva's hands.
Nickal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickal 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.#TD#
Nickal gets a takedown into half guard.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nickal throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickal is trying to move to mount but Silva reverses beautifully and ends up in Nickal's guard.
Nickal 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#
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Nickal wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Nickal seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bo Nickal!
After the fight, Bo Nickal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but Nickal ducks down to avoid it.
Nickal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nickal looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steele 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.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Nickal connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickal passes Steele's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steele tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickal prevents Steele from improving his position.
Nickal drops an elbow to the side of Steele's head.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT#
It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Nickal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Steele's temple. #SUB#
Nickal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Steele is in a horrible position here. Nickal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nickal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steele's face.
Nickal breaks from Steele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nickal lands a nice shot to the head.
Nickal working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Steele wants to hold on but Nickal pushes him away.
Steele is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickal lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#
The cut above Stanley Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nickal landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Nickal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steele has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steele!
Nickal controls Steele momentarily but Steele frees himself.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Nickal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steele wants to stand but Nickal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steele manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses. #T5##SUB2#
Nickal has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Steele to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nickal is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Steele pulls down on the head and he's put Nickal to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stanley Steele!
Stanley Steele is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Stanley Steele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickal on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickal.
Nickal moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Nickal.
Poli takes a swing at Nickal's ribcage but misses.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickal was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Nickal shoots and misses
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Poli is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Nickal's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nickal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickal is in Poli's guard.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Poli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickal is trying to control the position but Poli postures up.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poli manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poli is keeping the position for now.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal winds up and cracks Poli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Poli defending well.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal. #T3#
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
Poli wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
Poli trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poli defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nickal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Poli is defending the position.
Nickal is keen to just control but Poli is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal winds up and cracks Poli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Poli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Poli is trying to control but can't.
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
Poli won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nickal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poli is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Poli defends it.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Nickal is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB2#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poli sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T7#
Nickal with the ground and pound but Poli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Poli is retaining full guard.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing. #T8#
Poli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nickal is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
#SUB2#
Nickal seems to be looking for submissions.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poli wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal stalling. #T9#
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poli defending well though.
Poli wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Poli to regain full guard.
Nickal trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Nickal misses.
A big right from Nickal misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Nickal's defenses.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Nickal blocks a jab.#T1#
Poli misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Nickal postures up in Poli's guard and throws a big left but Poli blocks it. #SUB2#
Nickal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nickal, into his guard. #REVR#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poli is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poli passes into half guard.
Poli trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T2#
Nickal gets full guard.#SUB2#
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nickal has an active guard here but Poli has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Nickal looking for subs off his back but Poli has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Nickal looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Poli pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Poli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is having none of it.
Nickal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickal tries to reverse the position but Poli maintains control.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Poli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poli has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poli postures up.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poli's guard. #REVB#
Nickal trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Poli working a defensive guard here.
Poli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Nickal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal pushing down on Poli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nickal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Poli is working away.
Poli is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poli avoid being mounted?#T8#
Poli is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Nickal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal thows a huge punch but Poli dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Nickal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poli is just riding it out for now. Nickal eventually gives up the hold.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickal 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.
Nickal thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli scores with the left hand. Nickal knows he should have avoided that one.
Poli throws a hook but Nickal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickal thinking.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Nickal scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Nickal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickal throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli throws a series of punches but Nickal moves out of range.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Poli misses with a hook.
Nickal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poli has time to react.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Nickal moves out of range.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head. #T3#
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nickal throwing strikes but Poli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Poli is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nickal trying to work for an americana but Poli has managed to regain full guard.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Poli tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Nickal throwing strikes but Poli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Poli wants to stand but Nickal is controlling his arm.
Poli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nickal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal sneaks back into half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is keeping busy.
#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Poli has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Poli moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nickal.
Nickal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poli defends well.#SUB2#
Poli is posturing up here but Nickal has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Poli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Poli has to tap! Slick submission there by Nickal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 20
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Chaos fails with the takedown#TD#
and Nickal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nickal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Nickal trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Nickal'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.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Nickal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickal advances position into side control!#T1#
Nickal lands an elbow.
Chaos 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.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
Chaos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chaos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Nickal tries for a kimura but Chaos is defending well. #T2#
Nickal trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Nickal working the ground and pound from side control.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Nickal cracks Chaos with a big elbow.
Chaos is looking for a sweep.
Chaos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal lands strikes from half guard.
Nickal lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Chaos taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard. #T3#
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal is nestled in close to Chaos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Chaos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
Chaos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickal controlling the pace.
Chaos trying to control but Nickal postures up.
#T4#
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Chaos defends it.
Nickal lands strikes from half guard.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chaos gets full guard.
Chaos trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos 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##SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nickal or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaos, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Chaos shoots in and gets a takedown into Nickal's guard.
Chaos preventing the sweep.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Chaos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickal trying to control the position.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Nickal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but Chaos defends easily.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but Chaos defends easily.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chaos's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Nickal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Chaos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. #REVB#
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Nickal 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.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chaos striking from the bottom here.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Chaos is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal scoring with some ground and pound.
Chaos is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nickal advances to half guard.
Nickal is trying to control. Chaos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal is thwarting Chaos's attempts to control the position.
Chaos tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Chaos wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nickal passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Nickal moves into full mount!
Nickal with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal avoids the attempt from Chaos to control.
Nickal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chaos is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Nickal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Nickal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaos is fending him off so far but Nickal persists. Nope, Chaos circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickal misses with a straight right. #TD#
Nickal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chaos!
Nickal wants to control but Chaos is keeping him busy.
Chaos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chaos gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Chaos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chaos wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Nickal trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chaos wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Nickal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Chaos's hands, connecting with Chaos's forehead.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Chaos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.#SUB2#
Chaos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chaos gets back to full guard.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chaos stops Nickal from passing to mount.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chaos is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Chaos wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal scoring with punches from side control.
Chaos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal cracks Chaos with a big elbow.
Nickal scores with punches from side control.
Nickal lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Nickal is trying to get an arm triangle but Chaos is defending well.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Chaos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chaos to see if he's OK.#T4#
Chaos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chaos tries to improve position but can't.
Nickal wants to control but Chaos is keeping him busy.
Chaos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal working over Chaos with some ground and pound. Chaos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Chaos is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Chaos takes one on the button.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but Nickal shows good takedown defense.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control.
Nickal trying to control the position but Chaos is working away.
Chaos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos is looking for a sweep.
Nickal tries to move to mount but Chaos blocks the move with his legs.
Chaos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal wants to control for a moment but Chaos uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Chaos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chaos tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Nickal is trying to control. Chaos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Chaos's hands, connecting with Chaos's forehead.#SUB2#
Chaos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chaos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Chaos is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Chaos is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaos avoid being mounted?
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chaos has hold of Nickal's hands but Nickal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal advances to half guard. #T4#
Chaos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chaos 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.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Nickal is looking to stall here but Chaos recovers full guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal had his way with Max Chaos in that round.
That's time! Nickal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaos.
Nickal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaos is fending him off so far but Nickal persists. Nope, Chaos circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickal scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Nickal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos.
Chaos has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaos keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Chaos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Chaos defending well.
Chaos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chaos wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Max Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Nickal seems content to control.
Nickal passes to side control.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Nickal scoring with punches and elbows.
Chaos is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Chaos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaos is trying to work for a sweep but Nickal has mounted him!
Nickal lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chaos hang on?#SUB#
Chaos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nickal.
Chaos working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal with a couple of short strikes.
Nickal lands with some strikes.
Chaos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Nickal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chaos regains half guard.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Nickal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nickal. #SUB2#
Chaos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nickal escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nickal!
Chaos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Nickal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal retains his welterweight title!
Bo Nickal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 12
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Williams tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal won't allow Williams to sweep him here. #T1#
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal.
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Williams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Williams. #T3#
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard.
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams trying to control here.
#T4#
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Nickal sits in half guard.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Nickal lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal 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#
Nickal looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickal in his tracks.
Nickal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nickal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nickal wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Nickal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickal not doing much here.
#T1#
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nickal breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal dominating with strikes here.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
Williams has hold of Nickal's hands but Nickal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Nickal cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nickal stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickal'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.
Nickal passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickal is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nickal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickal.
Williams slips a jab from Nickal.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Nickal with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Nickal avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickal.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickal misses with the head strike.
Nickal avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Nickal.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickal.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Nickal wants a takedown.
Nickal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Nickal throws a head punch that misses.
Nickal has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A head punch on the inside from Nickal fails to land.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nickal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.#TD#
Nickal gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nickal prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Nickal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nickal trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Nickal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Nickal lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Williams trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nickal stalling. #SUB#
Nickal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Williams trying to control here.
Nickal prevents Williams from improving his position.
Nickal wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bo Nickal did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickal circles away.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickal gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams swings for the body but Nickal moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Nickal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bo Nickal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Nickal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nickal looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Nickal shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nickal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. #T1#
Nickal distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickal is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams managing to control the position.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickal content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams trying to control the position.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickal connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams has hold of Nickal's hands but Nickal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal prevents Williams from improving his position.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nickal prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickal stalling.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
Nickal stalling.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal had his way with Robin Williams in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Nickal's head back.
#TD#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard. #T1#
Williams tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nickal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nickal jumps into side control!#SUB#
Nickal tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Nickal scoring with punches from side control.
Williams wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Robin Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nickal advances to full mount.
Williams taking shots to the head.
Nickal looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams holds on to Nickal around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Nickal breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nickal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Nickal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Williams is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Nickal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal working the head with strikes.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Williams tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Williams seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.#T4#
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Nickal cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nickal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nickal's best efforts.
Nickal passes to full mount!
Nickal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Nickal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFF 33: Positive vs. Cain
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nickal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wiley to the ground. Nickal is now in Wiley's guard.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wiley keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Wiley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wiley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal drops an elbow to the side of Wiley's head.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Wiley is having none of it. #T1#
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Wiley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wiley.
Nickal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickal tries to control but Wiley wriggling away.
Nickal landing punches.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nickal is landing with some decent strikes but Wiley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wiley is bucking up trying to escape but Nickal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nickal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickal lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Nickal looking to isolate an arm here. Wiley doesn't see it coming and as Nickal extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nickal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal 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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BFF 27: Cole vs. Matusov
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#R1#
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Steele tests Nickal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickal.
Steele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickal under the eye.
Nickal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt.
Steele digs a good body shot into Nickal's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Jab, jab by Steele - just one landing.
Steele moves out of range of the strikes.
Steele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickal takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Nickal is rocked!
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Nickal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickal misses with a straight left.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickal seems to have got his legs back now.
Nickal misses with a looping left.
Nickal throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Steele cracks Nickal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steele has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nickal to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele lands a big right hook! Nickal looks hurt but is still standing! Steele lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nickal falls down and Steele dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nickal's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Steele runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanley Steele!
An out of breath Stanley Steele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFF 23: Shapirov v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nickal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickal on the ground.
Chi parries the strikes from Nickal easily there. Nickal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chi to escape.
Chi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Mello MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The referee asks Nickal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickal prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chi dodges the ground and pound from Nickal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nickal is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Nickal seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nickal scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nickal working the head with strikes.
Nickal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nickal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chi is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position.
Chi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nickal working the ground and pound but Chi is defending the strikes.
Nickal lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Nickal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nickal throws a strike aimed at the side of Chi's head but Chi avoids it well.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Chi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nickal trying to control the position but Chi is working away.
Nickal landing strikes.
Nickal working the ground and pound.
Nickal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickal cracks Chi with a big elbow.
Nickal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Chi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickal.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Chi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chi seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Chi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chi prevents Nickal from improving position.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Chi wants to get back to his feet but Nickal drags him back down.
Nickal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickal controlling the position. #T3#
Chi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nickal cracks Chi with a big elbow.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chi keeps working.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Chi denies him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chi wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nickal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chi is avoiding damage well.
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chi is working from the bottom.
Nickal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Chi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal taking a breather here.
Nickal misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nickal scores with punches from side control.
Nickal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chi taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Nickal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chi is not content to let Nickal control the position. #T5#
Nickal lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chi is letting Nickal control him for a moment.
Nickal wants to control but Chi is keeping him busy.
Chi struggling a bit here.#T6#
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.
Chi prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
Nickal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chi is trying to buck Nickal off.
Chi parries the strikes from Nickal easily there. Nickal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chi to escape.
Nickal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nickal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Chi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nickal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chi's legs.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chi keeps working. #T7#
Nickal working the ground and pound.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Nickal in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nickal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chi's legs.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chi is working from the bottom.
Chi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T8#
Nickal controlling from side mount.
Nickal scoring with punches from side control.
Chi seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Chi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chi is being controlled here.
Chi wants to get back to his feet.
Chi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chi is trying to escape the position but Nickal is controlling the position. #T9#
Nickal working the ground and pound.
Chi is being controlled here.
Nickal landing a few strikes.
Nickal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nickal controls the position from side control.
Nickal cracks Chi with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nickal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Chi.
Nickal with the counter takedown but Chi avoids it easily.
Nickal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Nickal.
Chi lunges at Nickal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickal's hand.
Chi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal throws a shot from downtown. Chi moves away and avoids it.
Nickal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickal misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.
Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Shang Chi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chi blocks a jab.
It looked like Chi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Chi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chi.#T1#
Chi misses with a looping right.
Nickal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chi staying out of range there.
Chi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chi ducks under a wild hook from Nickal.
Chi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickal momentarily.
Nickal misses with a straight left.
Chi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.
Nickal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickal.
Nickal blocks a head kick by Chi.
Nickal walks into a straight right hand from Chi.
Nickal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chi's waist but Chi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nickal off to one side.
Chi scores with a decent looking hook.
Chi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Nickal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Nickal 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.
#T2#
Nickal thows a huge punch but Chi dodges it nicely.
Chi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chi taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
Chi won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Chi has hold of Nickal's hands but Nickal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Chi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal working the head and body with strikes.
Chi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickal.
Nickal is looking to pass Chi's guard but actually Chi recovers to full guard.
Nickal trying to control but Chi is working from the bottom.
Chi wants to get back to his feet but Nickal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Chi pushes Nickal off looking to stand but Nickal dives back in and keeps control.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal trying to control the action but Chi is working from the bottom.
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard.
Nickal is taking a breather. Chi 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.#T5#
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nickal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickal working Chi over with strikes.
Chi wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal. #T6#
Nickal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Chi won't allow it.
Chi trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Chi has hold of Nickal's hands but Nickal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nickal lands a nice short elbow.
Nickal is taking a breather. Chi 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.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Chi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Chi's hands, connecting with Chi's forehead.
Nickal stalling.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Chi is rocked!
Chi pushes Nickal off looking to stand but Nickal dives back in and keeps control.
Oh Chi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickal is nestled in close to Chi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nickal lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Chi quite badly. Chi pulls Nickal in close trying to recover. Nickal postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Chi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Chi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
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Event:
BFF 19: Ahmadzai v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Nickal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Nickal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickal throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Veto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veto looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickal is just out of range.
Veto throws a looping overhand right but Nickal ducks down to avoid it.
Nickal feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Veto throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
so Nickal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Veto has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Nickal won't allow Veto to get back to his feet.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Veto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veto is keeping the position for now.
Veto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Veto wants to get back to his feet but Nickal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Nickal advances position into side control!
Nickal controls the position from side control.
Veto struggling a bit here.
Nickal scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nickal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickal grinds an elbow into Veto's temple.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Veto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal taking a breather here.
Veto 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.
Nickal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Veto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nickal cracks Veto with a big right hand but Veto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nickal trying to control the action but Veto is working from the bottom.
Nickal happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Veto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickal scoring with punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nickal scoring with punches from side control.
Veto taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've been hearing that Nickal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nickal scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nickal working the ground and pound from side control.
Nickal landing a few strikes.
Veto taking a bit of punishment here - Nickal scoring with strikes.
Nickal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Veto's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nickal trying to control the position but Veto is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veto taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#
Veto is rocked!#T5#
Nickal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Veto is still in real trouble! Can Nickal finish him?
Nickal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Veto is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nickal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Rocket connects with a body shot that sends Nickal's belly button to the back.
Rocket staying out of range there.
Rocket scores with a nice head shot.
Rocket slips a jab from Nickal.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocket moves away from the strike by Nickal.
Rocket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Nickal drives through with a takedown into Rocket's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocket has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Nickal passes Rocket's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rocket trying to control here.
Rocket is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket 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.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal stays in close to Rocket's body and controls the position.
Nickal advances to half guard. #SUB#
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Rocket taking some punishment here, with Nickal in his half guard.
Rocket on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rocket with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Nickal breaks from Rocket's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rocket flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Nickal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Nickal.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nickal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rocket looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Rocket is rocked!
Nickal scoring with strikes but Rocket is staying in there.
Oh Rocket is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickal loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rocket scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nickal land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nickal stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
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