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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pinto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinto showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinto is trying to control. Nichols wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nichols might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nichols has hold of Pinto's hands but Pinto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Nichols has been cut.
Pinto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinto trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Pinto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nichols!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto trying to control but Nichols is having none of it. #T1##SU2#
Pinto is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Pinto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nichols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Pinto drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Pinto has gone for a leg lock! Nichols slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pinto's guard.#REVR#
Pinto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Nichols connects with a couple of short punches.
Pinto controls Nichols momentarily but Nichols frees himself.
Nichols has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pinto is proving hard to escape from.
Nichols has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Pinto pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Pinto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Pinto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nichols really is a fat lump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Pinto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nichols manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinto has Nichols in his guard.#REVR#
Pinto seems keen to control Nichols's posture.#SUB2#
Pinto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nichols 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 Pinto.
Pinto can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Pinto tries to buck Nichols off but Nichols is having none of it.
Pinto wants to control but Nichols postures up.
Pinto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pinto is looking for a sweep.
Pinto tries to control but Nichols manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pinto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
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##CL2#
Pinto rushes Nichols and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nichols pulls guard successfully.
Pinto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pinto won't allow Nichols to sweep him here.
Pinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinto is stalling in the full guard.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto distracts Nichols with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Pinto stands up over Nichols, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pinto trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Pinto looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nichols working for a triangle but Pinto defends it easily.
#SU2#
Pinto stands up from Nichols's guard - Pinto perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Pinto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinto showed some decent athleticism there.
Pinto trying to mount his opponent but Nichols defends it.
Pinto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Pinto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nichols with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pinto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pinto. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pinto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pinto lands with a punch from half guard.
Pinto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
Pinto is thwarting Nichols's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nichols avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinto.
Pinto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nichols is looking to control Pinto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nichols avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nichols was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pinto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pinto gets the takedown into side control.
Pinto is working Nichols over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU2#
Pinto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinto. That's going to slow Nichols down. #TD2#
Pinto dives in and scores a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Pinto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nichols is keeping the position for now.
Pinto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Pinto cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.
Johnny Pinto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nichols controls Pinto momentarily but Pinto frees himself.
Nichols manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pinto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nichols won't allow Pinto to sweep him here.
Pinto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pinto 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#
Pinto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nichols manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pinto wants to stand but Nichols is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pinto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nichols has his foot on Pinto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinto works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Pinto cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.
Pinto stays in close to Nichols's body and controls the position.
Pinto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nichols being controlled for a moment.
Nichols is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pinto taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Pinto tries for a kimura but Nichols is defending well.
Nichols tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zachariah Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Pinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinto trying to control the position but Nichols is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Pinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pinto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Pinto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sandakain closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the cage.
Nichols fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nichols is looking for a takedown.
Nichols could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nichols controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Sandakain pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nichols decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nichols checks a low kick from Sandakain.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandakain!
#CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Nichols has been cut.
Sandakain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Sandakain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nichols jumps guard but Sandakain stands there with Nichols around his waist. Nichols gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sandakain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandakain looks to land a combination. Nichols sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandakain throws a head kick but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sandakain tries to clinch up.#T1#
Sandakain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandakain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandakain throws a right hand that Nichols ducks under and follows up with a left that Nichols also avoids with ease.
Sandakain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandakain throws a nice looking combination but Nichols bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandakain tries to clinch but Nichols is having none of it. #TD2#
Sandakain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nichols slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nichols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Sandakain wants to stand but Nichols has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sandakain tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Sandakain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nichols is proving hard to escape from.
Nichols trying to keep a closed guard but Sandakain is proving a slippery customer.
Nichols pulls Sandakain in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sandakain wanted to stand there but Nichols had control of the position.
Nichols 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.
Sandakain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandakain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sandakain throws an elbow that misses. Nichols uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandakain's guard. Nice move by Nichols!#REVR#
Sandakain looking to control.
Sandakain 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandakain lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
Sandakain stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrik Sandakain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nichols takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Derrik Sandakain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sandakain drives through with a takedown into Nichols's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sandakain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nichols is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sandakain, into his guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sandakain holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandakain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nichols. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nichols content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandakain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandakain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SU#
Nichols stands up from Sandakain's guard - Nichols perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sandakain tries a head kick but it misses.
Sandakain is breathing heavily.
Sandakain throws a combination. Nichols tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nichols avoids the head kick by Sandakain.
As Sandakain looks to move away, Nichols throws a big counter combo but Sandakain just gets out of the way.
Nichols closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandakain circles away.
Sandakain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Sandakain. Those never looked like landing.
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick and Sandakain moves out of range easily.
Sandakain throws a push kick but Nichols slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Nichols wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandakain tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
Nichols seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nichols tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Sandakain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nichols.
Sandakain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nichols.
Sandakain stalks Nichols and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nichols's face. Nichols staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nichols.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandakain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nichols moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Sandakain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nichols to the mat! Nichols manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nichols manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nichols with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nichols lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Nichols pulls Sandakain into guard.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandakain. #T3##SU2#
Sandakain stands up from Nichols's guard - Sandakain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sandakain misses with a wild combination.
Sandakain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nichols.
Sandakain fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Nichols tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandakain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sandakain throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Nichols with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Sandakain tries to clinch but Nichols is having none of it.
Sandakain works over Nichols's head and body with a nice combination.
Sandakain tries to land a front kick but Nichols steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nichols quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Nichols pushes Sandakain up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sandakain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nichols uses from the top position.
Nichols works over Sandakain with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandakain looking to control.
Sandakain wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nichols is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrik Sandakain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandakain as he avoids it easily.
Sandakain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandakain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandakain looks to land a combination but Nichols avoids it well.
Nichols throws a big counter combination but Sandakain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Sandakain. #CL#
Nichols clinches with his opponent.
Nichols misses with an elbow strike.
Nichols fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Sandakain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nichols uses from the top position.
Sandakain looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandakain, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Sandakain pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sandakain throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
It appears Nichols was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sandakain looks to land a combination but Nichols avoids it well.
Nichols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandakain throws a combination that misses
and Nichols counters with a low kick, right behind Sandakain 's knee.
Sandakain leaves Nichols with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandakain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Nichols moves into range and clinches up with Sandakain.
Nichols creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nichols throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandakain blocks it with crossed arms.
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandakain's efforts to push away.
Nichols is trying to pull guard but Sandakain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandakain's efforts to push away.
Nichols using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandakain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sandakain is trying to break the clinch but Nichols has him pressed against the cage.
Nichols tries to pull guard but Sandakain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sandakain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sandakain wants to break free but Nichols has control.
Sandakain can't break the clinch.
Sandakain tries to break the clinch but Nichols is controlling the position. #TD2#
Sandakain jumps guard.
Nichols is working Sandakain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Nichols stands and steps away. Sandakain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sandakain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Nichols blocks a leg kick.
Nichols appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sandakain stuffs the takedown attempt from Nichols. Nichols gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandakain stalks Nichols and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nichols's face. Nichols staggers backwards, shaken.
Nichols avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Nichols drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sandakain wriggles free and stands up.
Nichols has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandakain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4##TD2#
Sandakain gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Sandakain stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sandakain misses with a kick to the body.
Nichols swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sandakain moves forwards but Nichols connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandakain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nichols throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sandakain avoids it.
Sandakain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Sandakain looks to move away, Nichols throws a big counter combo but Sandakain just gets out of the way.
Sandakain misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrik Sandakain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sandakain 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrik Sandakain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nichols gets caught napping as Chapman dives in and scores a takedown. Nichols manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Nichols throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chapman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Nichols is keeping the position.
Chapman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Chapman stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
Chapman postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Chapman scores with a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Chapman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Chapman 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.#T2#
Chapman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Chapman .
Chapman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chapman stands and throws Nichols's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nichols wants to control but Chapman postures up.#T3#
Nichols trying to remain calm as Chapman controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Chapman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Chapman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Chapman tries for a kimura but Nichols is defending well.
Chapman trying to control the position but Nichols is working away.
Nichols could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4##SU2#
Chapman stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Chapman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Nichols working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chapman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chapman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chapman passes Nichols's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Chapman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chapman wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Nichols wants to clinch.
Riley Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Chapman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nichols to the mat! Nichols manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman is looking to work some ground and pound but Nichols has wrist control.
Chapman preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Chapman stands and steps away. Nichols gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Chapman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman on the ground.#T1#
Nichols avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chapman pushes down on Nichols's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chapman stalling.
Chapman lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nichols! More strikes land and this one is all over! Chapman jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Chapman !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Nichols drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Starling manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but Starling blocks it.
Nichols with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nichols misses with a knee strike.
Starling lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Nichols has been cut.#TD2#
Starling decides to pull guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Nichols isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichols with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling wants to stand and escape but Nichols is having none of it.
Nichols 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.
Starling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nichols pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starling is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Starling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nichols presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Nichols looking to slow down the pace here.
Nichols wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Starling. #TD2#
Starling drags the fight down to the ground.
Nichols throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starling looks winded!
Nichols throws a strike but Starling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starling landing some decent shots from guard.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck.
Starling chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Starling decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nichols, up you get! #CL2#
Starling clinches up with Nichols and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nichols breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Starling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nichols really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starling working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Starling working the ground and pound but Nichols is defending the strikes. #T3#
Nichols is not content to let Starling control the position.
Nichols manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starling's best efforts.
Starling is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nichols avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Starling.
Starling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nichols does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nichols is pressing down on Starling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nichols working for a triangle but Starling defends it easily.
Nichols looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starling is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Starling postures up and lands a big shot to Nichols's brow.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starling.
Starling 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nichols gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nichols controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
Starling chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Starling closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Starling. #TD#
Nichols jumps guard.
Starling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starling postures up.
Starling throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Starling. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling wanted to stand there but Nichols had control of the position.
Starling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nichols looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Starling stands and steps away. Nichols gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Starling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Starling 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.
Starling lands a couple of elbows.
Starling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Starling preventing the sweep.
Starling cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.#T2#
Starling landing some decent shots from guard.
Starling 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.
Starling wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Starling postures up and lands a big shot to Nichols's brow.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nichols is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Starling clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Nichols works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Starling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nichols presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Starling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Starling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Starling pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Nichols stands and steps away. Starling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Starling wants to clinch.
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Starling gets a clinch. #TD2#
Starling pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Nichols gets to his feet. Starling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson Starling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nichols closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Starling did well to prevent Nichols getting side control.
Starling wants to stand back up but Nichols manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Nichols is trying to get an arm triangle but Starling is defending well.
Nichols looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starling is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nichols with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Starling gets underhooks to prevent Nichols's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Starling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Starling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nichols throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nichols won't allow Starling to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nichols throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Starling is working an open guard so Nichols takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Starling bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nichols is looking for a sweep.
Starling controlling from side mount.
Starling creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nichols sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Starling fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Starling in side control, throwing shots but Nichols defends.
Starling throwing strikes but Nichols manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Nichols decides to stand up, so the ref orders Starling to his feet.
Starling tries to clinch but Nichols is having none of it. #TD2#
Starling closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nichols did well to prevent Starling getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starling is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Starling stands up from half guard. #T3#
Starling stalks Nichols and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nichols's face. Nichols staggers backwards, shaken.
Starling walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nichols.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nichols enables Starling to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nichols manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Starling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Starling tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Nichols working a defensive guard here.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Starling postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully.
Starling throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Starling closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zachariah Nichols has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Starling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nichols has Starling pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Starling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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