Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 289 Mumba vs Nicoletta
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kersikov clobbers Nickel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
A combination from Nickel does no damage.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.#T1#
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Nickel.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Nickel scores with a hook.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Nickel.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickel throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov slips a jab from Nickel.#T2#
Nickel lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov 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 Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
Nickel walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Nickel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Nickel.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Nickel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.#T4#
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickel throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Kersikov moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Nickel misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickel's knee momentarily.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Kersikov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel walks into a jab.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickel momentarily.
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!
Nickel digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range. #T1#
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nickel just manages to avoid it.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel throws a wild body kick that Kersikov sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
A big left from Nickel misses.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel throws a low kick but Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Nickel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Nickel was not able to check.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov looks to land a combination but Nickel avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov. #T3#
Kersikov throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Nickel lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Nickel throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Kersikov throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel misses with a hook.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Boyko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and Nickel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kersikov. Nickel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nickel throws a push kick but Kersikov slaps the foot to one side.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickel avoided it.
Nickel staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel 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.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.#T2#
Nickel throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Nickel.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Nickel.#T3#
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Nickel throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kersikov throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov pushes Nickel away with a front kick.
Nickel misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kersikov misses the target.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.

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 Boyko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyko Kersikov!
Our winner, Boyko Kersikov, 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.

Event: DMMA 282 Cowan vs Greene
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel throws a combination. Widenose tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickel takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a body punch but Widenose moves out of range.
Widenose wants to clinch.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Widenose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot BJJ in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Widenose shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Widenose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Widenose slips under a jab.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Widenose shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickel sprawls well. He's pushed Widenose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nickel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Widenose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
Nickel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickel.
Nickel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Widenose is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Widenose checks it.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Widenose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Widenose ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Widenose slips under a jab from Nickel.
Widenose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widenose moves away.#T3#
Widenose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Widenose tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Widenose somewhat.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Widenose misses with a takedown attempt - Nickel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Widenose blocks a leg kick.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nickel is quick to defend against it.
Nickel throws a hook but Widenose blocks it.
Widenose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel throws a push kick but Widenose slaps the foot to one side.
Widenose fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickel throws a low kick but Widenose moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Widenose or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad. #CL#
Widenose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel cracks Widenose with a good jab.
Widenose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel takes a swing at Widenose's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Widenose seems unphased.
Widenose needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Widenose rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Widenose is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nickel to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Nickel wants to break free but Widenose has control.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Widenose has him pressed against the cage.
Widenose prevents Nickel from breaking the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Widenose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickel smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bofur Widenose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Widenose.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Widenose.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Widenose blocks the body kick.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Widenose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickel misses with a hook. Widenose ducked under it nicely.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Widenose wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Widenose tries to clinch up.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Nickel. No joy for Widenose on that attempt.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Widenose attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Widenose slips a straight right by Nickel.
Widenose tries to counter with a takedown but Nickel is quick to defend against it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Widenose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Widenose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick #TD#
and Widenose counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickel tries to buck Widenose off but Widenose is having none of it.
Widenose misses with the ground and pound.
Nickel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Widenose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickel is trying to work for a sweep but Widenose has mounted him!
Widenose tries to control but Nickel wriggling away. #T4#
Nickel is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Widenose looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Widenose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Widenose scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nickel?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.
Widenose lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Widenose with the ground and pound from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Widenose counters with a single leg into guard. Nickel didn't expect that.
Nickel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Widenose lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickel working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working.
Widenose 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##SUB#
Widenose is trying for a kimura here. Nickel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Widenose wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bofur Widenose!
A victorious Bofur Widenose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Roos throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with an inside leg kick.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roos ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Roos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Roos saw that one coming.
Nickel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roos checks it well.
Roos throws a big counter combination but Nickel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Roos.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roos takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos blocks a jab.
Roos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Roos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Roos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roos tries to counter by clinching up but Nickel breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Roos misses with a straight right.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Roos moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Roos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nickel manages to circle out of the way.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Roos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roos swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Nickel swings for the body but Roos moves out of range.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Roos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roos scrambles back to his feet.
Roos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Roos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Roos tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roos misses the body punch
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel cracks Roos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Roos swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Roos wants to clinch
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Roos clinches up with Nickel and pushes him back against the cage.
Roos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickel avoids it.
Nickel working hard to break the clinch.
Nickel tries to break free but Roos pushes him back against the cage.
Roos can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roos working aggressively here.
Roos has Nickel pressed against the cage, preventing Nickel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.#T4#
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Roos.
Nickel is looking to slow Roos down with leg kicks.
Jab by Nickel.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Roos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roos avoids a kick to the body.
Roos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nickel manages to circle out of the way.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoos.
A low kick from Roos misses
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Roos throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Roos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roos wants to clinch.
Nickel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickel momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.#T1#
Roos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roos misses with a hook to the body
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel throws a jab when Roos was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook. Roos ducked under it nicely.
Nickel works Roos's body with a nice hook.
Roos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook but Roos avoids it easily.#T2#
Roos avoids a kick to the body.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roos misses with an uppercut
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
It appears Roos was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Roos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Roos.
Roos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Roos counters with a body kick.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Roos throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Roos.
Good leg kick by Nickel. #CL#
Roos forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Nickel managing to block the knees to the body from Roos.
Roos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roos can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Roos.
Roos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roos throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Roos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nickel. #T4#
Roos lands a nice shot to the body.
Roos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel wants to break free but Roos has control.
Nickel is looking to break free of the clinch but Roos has double underhooks.
Roos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Roos.
Roos lands a shoulder strike.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roos throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roos.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos lands a right hand.
Roos misses with some punches.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Roos.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Roos.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Roos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Roos sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Roos. Roos maintains the clinch.
Roos missing with knees to the body.
Roos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head. #BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roos throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roos manages to avoid it.
Roos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nickel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roos moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Roos is looking to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch.
Nickel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Roos off balance momentarily.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roos under the eye.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Roos sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Roos misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Roos throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Roos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Roos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel misses with a leg kick.
Roos throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Roos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roos.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Roos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Roos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roos is out of range.
Roos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel throws a hook but Roos blocks it.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Roos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Roos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Roos moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
As Nickel backs away, Roos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel walks into a jab.
Roos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Roos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Roos blocks the leg kick.
Roos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roos doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Roos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roos.
Roos throws a quick counter head kick but Nickel was just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chip Nickel.
I think Nickel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DMMA 271 Martin vs McKane
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Nickel lands a jab.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Alexander cracks Nickel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickel wants to slow Alexander down by chopping away at his legs.
Alexander throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
Nickel is looking to chop away at Alexander's legs.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
Alexander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexander checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
Nickel lands with a cross.
Alexander throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Alexander seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander lands with an overhand left.
Alexander blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alexander! But no joy.
Nickel throws a hook but Alexander blocks it.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel drops his hands momentarily and Alexander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexander throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Alexander throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Alexander.
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alexander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Nickel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. #T3#
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel lands an uppercut.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander moves out of range of the strikes.
Alexander misses with a straight left.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nickel stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Alexander walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alexander.
Alexander throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Alexander takes one on the button.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Alexander saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nickel misses with a hook. Alexander ducked under it nicely.
Alexander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Alexander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Alexander didn't see that one coming.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Alexander misses with a leg kick.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel jabs at Alexander's body.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexander throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nickel. #T1#
Nickel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Alexander drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alexander takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Alexander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexander scrambles back to his feet.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexander throws a right hand that Nickel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickel also avoids with ease.
Alexander takes one to the side of the head.
Alexander has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel lands a jab to Alexander's midsection.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alexander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alexander is looking to land body kicks.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Alexander knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.#T2#
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel with a hook.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Nickel moves out of range as Alexander strikes.
Nickel catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Nickel.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Nickel.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexander should have avoided that one.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Nickel.
Alexander moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander slips under a jab.
Alexander throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
A bone on bone clash there as Alexander blocks the leg kick.
Alexander looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexander walks into a left hand.
Alexander loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Alexander lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Alexander scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickel cracks Alexander with an open hand slap.
Nickel blocks the body kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alexander takes one to the chin there.
Alexander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexander.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Alexander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Nickel slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel catches Alexander with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexander.
Alexander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him. #T1#
Alexander missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Alexander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nickel.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Nickel swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Alexander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Alexander misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexander.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel stuns Alexander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alexander misses with a combination
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Alexander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Alexander checks a low kick from Nickel.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses with a hook.
Alexander's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Nickel tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Alexander ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Alexander cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alexander in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nickel jabs Alexander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Alexander misses the jab.
A big left from Alexander misses.
Alexander misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alexander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel moves away from the strike by Alexander.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel with a hook.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Alexander throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Marcus Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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.

Event: DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Kostov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel looks to land a combination but Kostov avoids it well.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Kostov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kostov throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kostov misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Kostov avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Kostov swinging wildly here.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a thumping low kick.
Kostov misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Kostov misses with a leg kick.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kostov.
Kostov looks to land a body kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Kostov's body. Kostov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kostov 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.
Kostov slips under a jab from Nickel.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kostov takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Kostov. #T2#
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Kostov.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kostov is just out of range.
Kostov checks a leg kick.
Kostov misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostov with a nice calf kick.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kostov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kostov slips a straight right by Nickel.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
Kostov throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Kostov.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostov.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kostov misses.
Nickel cracks Kostov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kostov throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
It appears Kostov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Kostov.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel scores with a hook.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kostov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a nice right hand.
Kostov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kostov. Kostov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Kostov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Kostov shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kostov.
Nickel tries a quick counter leg kick but Kostov is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Kostov. Kostov maintains the clinch.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Nickel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostov or not.
Nickel working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickel.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Nickel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov has Nickel pressed against the cage, preventing Nickel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostov won't allow it. #T2#
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands a hook 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!
Kostov working aggressively here.
Nickel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostov has him pressed against the cage.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kostov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Kostov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kostov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kostov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kostov scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kostov.#T3#
Kostov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kostov connects with the punch.
Nickel moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
Kostov throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel avoids a kick to the body.
Kostov wants to clinch.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov misses with an uppercut.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a hook but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a push kick but Kostov slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kostov is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kostov at a distance.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostov tries to clinch there but Nickel circles away.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickel there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostov. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Kostov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kostov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Kostov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov looks for the body kick but Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Kostov 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kostov's head.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kostov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kostov is looking to land body kicks.
Kostov looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Kostov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kostov tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostov scores with a body shot.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Kostov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kostov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Kostov is controlling him.
Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch. #T1#
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Kostov.
Kostov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kostov.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel flicks out a counter leg kick but Kostov steps away.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Kostov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kostov throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Kostov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Kostov ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Kostov checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Nickel lands a jab to Kostov's midsection.
Kostov scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickel checks it well.
Kostov 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.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Nickel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel lunges at Kostov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kostov's hand.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kostov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
It looked like Kostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Kostov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel cracks Kostov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kostov looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Kostov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kostov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostov blocks a jab.
Kostov is looking to clinch.
Nickel defending well as Kostov loads up on a big left hand.
Kostov connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.#CL#
Kostov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Kostov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kostov lands with a good body shot.
Kostov throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kostov.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostov looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Kostov looks to throw a body kick
and Nickel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nickel 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DMMA 257 Bonaparte vs Lovanov
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Menezes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menezes slips a jab from Nickel.
Menezes tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel throws a push kick but Menezes slaps the foot to one side.
Menezes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menezes manages to avoid it.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menezes moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes misses with a looping right.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menezes in side control, throwing shots but Nickel defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Menezes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickel is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Menezes in the domination position with Nickel hanging on.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working.
Menezes scoring with punches from side control.
Nickel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Menezes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Menezes takes a little break here. Nickel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nickel is pushing Menezes's head away, looking to escape. Menezes manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Menezes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nickel is pushing Menezes's head away, looking to escape. Menezes manages to hold on to the position though.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
Nickel seems a little lost for a moment, as Menezes dominates the positioning.
Menezes wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Menezes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Menezes is working to tighten his grip on Nickel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nickel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Menezes is really squeezing tight and eventually Nickel passes out! Menezes breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arthur Menezes!

Event: DMMA 249 Nickel vs Widenose
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Widenose slips under a jab from Nickel.
Widenose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nickel defends it well.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Widenose avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Widenose moves out of range of the strikes.
Widenose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Widenose 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.
Widenose fails with the takedown.
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Widenose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nickel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widenose. #T1#
Nickel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widenose landing some decent shots from guard.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nickel tries to get out of the position.
Widenose tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickel is retaining full guard. #ES#
Nickel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Nickel. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widenose.
Widenose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickel tries to avoid it but Widenose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickel to the ground. Nickel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chip Nickel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Nickel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Widenose if he has to take too many more of those.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Widenose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Widenose on the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Nickel wants to control position but Widenose is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Nickel here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bofur Widenose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bofur Widenose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 240 Nickel vs Roos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roos doesn't seem bothered though.
Roos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roos.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roos counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Roos closes the distance and clinches.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roos throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel. #T1#
Nickel tries a body shot but Roos blocks it.
Nickel blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Roos wants to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch position.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roos on the side of the head.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roos.
Roos tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Roos 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.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Roos.
Roos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roos.
Roos moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
A cross from Nickel lands.
Roos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook but Roos blocks it.#CL2#
Roos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nickel is looking to break free of the clinch but Roos has double underhooks.
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickel is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Nickel.
Roos prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Roos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickel's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Nickel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickel.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Roos moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Roos closes the distance but Nickel moves to the side
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Roos down. #CL2#
Roos rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickel avoids it.
Roos keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roos misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roos lands a right hand.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from Roos.
Roos works on Nickel's body with a couple of short punches.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Roos.
A hook to the body from Roos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Roos - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Roos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Roos. #CUT2#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
Roos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nickel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Roos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roos.
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
Roos lands with a light punch inside.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
Roos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel managing to block the knees to the body from Roos.
Roos landing knees to the head.
Roos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
Roos lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Roos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roos.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roos misses with a looping right.
Nickel throws a push kick but Roos slaps the foot to one side.
Roos tries to counter with a clinch but Nickel shakes him off and moves away.
Roos misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nickel tries to work over Roos's front leg with a kick but Roos checks it.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Roos ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel.
Roos lands a nice shot that snaps Nickel's head back. #T1#
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Roos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Roos moves his leg out of the way.
Roos tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roos walks into a left hand.
Roos missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Roos should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel. #T2#
Nickel misses with a hook
enabling Roos to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roos walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Roos slips the punch.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Roos misses.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.#CL2#
Roos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roos landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Roos.
Roos pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roos lands a body punch.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickel is defending well for now.
Roos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Roos presses Nickel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roos lands a knee to the body.
Roos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roos lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Roos.
Roos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roos working Nickel over with knees to the body.
Nickel managing to block the knees to the body from Roos.
Roos struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Cooper Roos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nickel avoiding damage as Roos throws knees to the body. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Roos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
A good leg kick by Roos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roos.
Nickel jabs Roos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Roos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Roos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel swings for the body but Roos moves out of range.
It seemed like Roos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Roos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Roos missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Roos counters with a crisp one two that drops Nickel! Roos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nickel to his feet! Nickel is in big trouble!#CL2#
Roos forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Roos.
Roos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Roos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickel tries to circle away but Roos has him pinned against the cage.
Roos lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roos slips a jab from Nickel.
A nice side step and Roos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roos.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roos under the eye.
Roos takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses. #T1##KD2#
Roos drops Nickel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nickel looks back up at him and smiles so Roos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Nickel is rocked!
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roos counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Nickel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roos misses with a hook.
Nickel seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Roos tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel throws a body punch but Roos moves out of range.
Roos slips under a jab.
Roos throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Nickel tries to land a body kick
letting Roos counter with a right hand.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickel swings for the body but Roos moves out of range.
Roos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nickel blocks it well.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roos slips a straight right by Nickel.
Roos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Roos moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Roos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Roos looks to clinch
and Roos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel throws a hook but Roos avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Roos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roos under the eye.
Roos ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Roos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roos blocks a leg kick.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Roos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nickel! Roos lets Nickel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
Roos scores with a kick to the body.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roos.
Nickel misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Roos counters with a nice right hand that sends Nickel toppling to the canvas! Nickel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Roos finish him?!
Roos looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Roos flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Roos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roos 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Roos!
An out of breath Cooper Roos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
Klimenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Klimenko counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klimenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klimenko lands with a cross.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
Klimenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko misses the jab.
Crunch! Klimenko slams his shin into Nickel's torso.
Klimenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickel.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel throws a hook but Klimenko blocks it.#T1#
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimenko misses the target.
Nickel throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Klimenko.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Klimenko.
Nickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klimenko can pounce on him.
Klimenko slips a straight right by Nickel.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimenko.#T2#
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Nickel slips under a jab from Klimenko.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimenko moves away from the strike by Nickel.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickel.
Klimenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Klimenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nickel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Klimenko misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a body punch but Klimenko moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klimenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Donk. Klimenko catches Nickel right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a thumping low kick.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klimenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Klimenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Klimenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Klimenko tries to avoid it.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel throws the left hand but Klimenko avoids the punch easily.
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
Klimenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Klimenko swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Klimenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimenko wants to clinch.
Nickel lands with a hook. Klimenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a hook but Klimenko avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel misses with a hook to the body
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Klimenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Nickel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klimenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko 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#
Nickel misses with a leg kick
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
It looked like Klimenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickel.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Klimenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Klimenko 's knee.
Klimenko wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimenko is just out of range.
As Nickel backs away, Klimenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Klimenko misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Klimenko moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Klimenko is out of range.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Klimenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimenko.
Klimenko wants to clinch.
Klimenko backing away here, and Nickel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Klimenko motions for Nickel to come forward. Klimenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Nickel lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimenko lands a left hand. #BC2#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klimenko throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.#T2#
Nickel checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Klimenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Klimenko misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimenko. That's going to slow Nickel down.
A jab from Klimenko misses.
Klimenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klimenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klimenko thinking.
Zachary Klimenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel misses with a left hand
and Klimenko counters with a body kick that stops Nickel in his tracks momentarily.
Klimenko misses with a body punch
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klimenko thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Klimenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it. #T3#
Klimenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Klimenko gets a clinch.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko is controlling him.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Nickel cracks Klimenko with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Klimenko is out of range.
Klimenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimenko motions for Nickel to come forward. Klimenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Klimenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Klimenko misses with the body kick
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimenko slips a straight right by Nickel.
Klimenko misses with a body punch
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimenko closes the distance but Nickel moves to the side
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klimenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Klimenko is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Klimenko moved out of range nicely.
Klimenko misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
Klimenko misses with the head strike.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Nickel tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
Nickel takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Nickel's ribcage. Nickel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Klimenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Nickel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickel's gas tank.
Klimenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Nickel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Nickel lands a body punch.
Zachary Klimenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A short right from Nickel on the inside.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Klimenko has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.#T2#
Klimenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimenko.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel. #BC2#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Klimenko thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klimenko misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimenko tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
Klimenko lands a body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimenko throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Klimenko moves out of range as Nickel strikes.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel takes one to the side of the head.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimenko.
Nickel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nickel thuds his shin into the meat of Klimenko's side.
Klimenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Nickel 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.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimenko manages to avoid it.
Klimenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel moves out of range as Klimenko strikes.
Klimenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klimenko thows a body kick. Nickel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Klimenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Good work by Klimenko as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klimenko tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Klimenko's head but Klimenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Klimenko slips under a jab.
Klimenko misses with a kick to the body
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Klimenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickel is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickel.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel tries to circle away but Klimenko has him pinned against the cage.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Klimenko. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Klimenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.#CL#
Klimenko closes the distance and pushes Nickel back into the cage.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel lands a left hand.
Klimenko blocking some punches.
Nickel tries a body shot but Klimenko blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Klimenko missing with knees to the body.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Klimenko's leg but Klimenko calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Klimenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Klimenko saw it coming and moves away.
Klimenko avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses.
Klimenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel throws a jab when Klimenko was well out of range.
Klimenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Nice uppercut lands for Klimenko. That snapped Nickel's head back.
Nickel misses with a body shot
and Klimenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A jab from Nickel misses.
Klimenko defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Klimenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Klimenko tries to clinch up.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Klimenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimenko misses the body punch
and Nickel counters with a three punch combo that has Klimenko backing up. Klimenko nods at Nickel to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel throws a lazy body kick
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Klimenko sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimenko throws a series of strikes that have Nickel backpedaling.
Klimenko dips to his left and cracks Nickel with an uppercut!
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nickel counters with a nice body kick.
Nickel 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.
That kick from Klimenko tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klimenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Klimenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Klimenko delivers a nice body kick.
Klimenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel misses with a double jab
and Klimenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimenko checks a leg kick.
Nickel takes a swing at Klimenko's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimenko. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zachary Klimenko had his way with Chip Nickel in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Klimenko's knee but Klimenko avoids it well.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Klimenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Klimenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Klimenko misses the target.#CL#
Klimenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Nickel wants to get back to striking at distance but Klimenko won't allow it.
Klimenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Nickel.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Klimenko has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1##CL#
Klimenko drives through and clinches with Nickel against the cage.
Klimenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Klimenko misses with some punches.
Klimenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Klimenko fails to land.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
A short left from Klimenko.
Klimenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel is trying to force a seperation but Klimenko has the dominant position.
Klimenko lands an uppercut.
Klimenko lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klimenko misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Klimenko has managed to clinch.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Nickel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickel's gas tank. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Klimenko ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klimenko throws a leg kick
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klimenko throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Klimenko thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klimenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Klimenko throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Klimenko only half commits.
Nickel feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Nickel misses
and Klimenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Klimenko blocks a jab.
Klimenko throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Klimenko avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Klimenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Klimenko takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Klimenko saw that one coming.
Klimenko lands a jab to the nose.
Klimenko misses with a body shot. #T4#
Klimenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimenko sizes up Nickel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klimenko catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Klimenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klimenko 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Zachary Klimenko, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 278
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Nice body kick from Nickel.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Nickel.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Nickel manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Nickel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson slips under a jab from Nickel.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickel slips under a jab from Johnson.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson 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.
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook #CL#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Nickel swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Nickel throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Nickel is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.#T2#
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Nickel wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Nickel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Nickel blocks it.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nickel misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickel misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Nickel shrugs it off.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Nickel breaks away and moves out of range.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Nickel takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nickel misses with a hook
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nickel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel with a hook.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kareem Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nickel.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Nickel misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.#T4#
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Nickel.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Nickel misses.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel misses the body punch
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Nickel connects with a jab.
Nickel misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a good, hard body kick but Nickel shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickel.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnson 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.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nickel manages to circle out of the way.
Nickel misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Nickel throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Nickel blocks the body kick.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a looping left.#T4#
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickel doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Nickel! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nickel to his feet! Nickel is in big trouble!
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Nickel misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickel in his tracks.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Johnson counters with a nice right hand that sends Nickel toppling to the canvas! Nickel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johnson finish him?!#ROC#Nickel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel seems to have recovered his senses.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Nickel avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Johnson lands a left and a right that send Nickel crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel.
Nice cross by Nickel.
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!
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Nickel is predictable there
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson 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.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Nickel breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Nickel misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Chip Nickel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 269
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spratt's hands.
Spratt wants to clinch.
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spratt is able to avoid easily.
Spratt slips a jab from Nickel.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spratt moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt lands a nice shot that snaps Nickel's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
As Spratt backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spratt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spratt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt with a jab.#T1#
Nickel throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Spratt moves away and avoids it.
Spratt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Spratt moved away.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Nickel slips a straight right by Spratt.
Spratt throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt blocks a jab.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Spratt's leg. Spratt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Nickel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nickel tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel feints and then cracks Spratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spratt down.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spratt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A leg kick checked by Nickel.
Nickel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spratt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickel scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from Spratt.
Spratt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Spratt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spratt.
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spratt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Spratt moves into range and clinches up with Nickel.#BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Spratt's head but Spratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spratt tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Spratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Spratt darts in and clinches Nickel up against the cage.#T3#
Nickel tries to circle away but Spratt has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Spratt jumps back.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Spratt misses with a leg kick.
Nickel misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Spratt's head back.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Spratt's head.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spratt's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spratt.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Spratt's knee but Spratt avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Spratt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spratt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Spratt throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Spratt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spratt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Spratt.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel scores with a hook.
Spratt connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy left from Spratt finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Spratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spratt lands with a cross.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Nickel.
Spratt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Spratt forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Spratt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nickel lands an uppercut.
Spratt tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Spratt back against the cage.
Nickel misses with the head strike.
Spratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spratt moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Spratt thumps Nickel with a low kick.
Spratt avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spratt misses the jab.
Spratt feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spratt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spratt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spratt is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spratt.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spratt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spratt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spratt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Nickel moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spratt just manages to avoid it.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spratt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Spratt throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel moves out of range as Spratt throws a body kick.
Spratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Spratt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Spratt scores with a jab.
Spratt jabs Nickel right on the nose. Nickel blinks but takes it well.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spratt.
Spratt lands an overhand right.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickel checks it well.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spratt throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Spratt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spratt slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spratt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Spratt clinches up against the cage.
Spratt throws a head punch that misses.
Spratt digs a right hand underneath Nickel's ribcage. Nickel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spratt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spratt.
Nickel motions for Spratt to come forward. Nickel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Spratt moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.#T3#
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Spratt is out of range.
Spratt flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickel cracks Spratt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spratt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spratt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spratt throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spratt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Nickel misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Nickel throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
Spratt throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Spratt misses.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel misses with a hook. Spratt ducked under it nicely.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel cracks Spratt with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Spratt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spratt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spratt throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Spratt closes the distance and pushes Nickel back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Nickel.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel connects with a jab.
Spratt checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Nickel scores with a jab. Spratt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spratt tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Spratt.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Spratt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Spratt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Spratt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spratt slips a jab from Nickel.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spratt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spratt connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Spratt.#CL2#
Spratt drives through and clinches with Nickel against the cage. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Spratt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spratt.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Nickel.
Spratt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickel has time to react.#CL2#
Spratt moves into range and clinches up with Nickel.
Spratt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spratt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spratt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Spratt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Spratt.
Nickel gets through Spratt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Nickel wants to break free but Spratt has control.
Spratt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Spratt misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spratt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Nickel as the two fighters clinch.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spratt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Spratt. #BC2#
Spratt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel feints and then cracks Spratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spratt down.
Nickel slips under a jab from Spratt.
Spratt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spratt to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spratt wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Spratt wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Spratt is just out of range.#T3#
Spratt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spratt avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nickel moves out of range as Spratt throws a body kick.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Spratt misses with a low kick.
Nickel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spratt. Spratt obviously looking to wear him down.
Spratt misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Spratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spratt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spratt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Spratt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Spratt off balance momentarily.
Spratt throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Spratt thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Spratt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spratt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Spratt clinches.
Spratt misses with a punch on the inside.
Spratt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Spratt.
I think Spratt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 264
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Yarborough walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Yarborough saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Yarborough misses.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Yarborough's head.
Yarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Nickel takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Yarborough's leg but Yarborough calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel is looking to slow Yarborough down with leg kicks.
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!
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough misses with a kick to the body
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarborough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A jab from Yarborough misses.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Yarborough's ribs.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel 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.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yarborough's knee momentarily.
Yarborough gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Nickel defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Yarborough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Yarborough 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.#T2#
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel scores with a jab. Yarborough acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yarborough throws out the jab.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarborough there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel lands a jab.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Nickel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yarborough lands a body shot.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Yarborough's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nickel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickel lunges at Yarborough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yarborough's hand.
Nickel with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Yarborough connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yarborough throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yarborough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Yarborough with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Yarborough tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yarborough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yarborough.
Nickel backing away here, and Yarborough unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
Nickel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nickel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yarborough.#T4#
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Yarborough tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
A big left from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yarborough 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.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Yarborough blocks the body kick.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Yarborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Yarborough throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Yarborough lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yarborough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yarborough misses with a hook
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Yarborough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
Yarborough takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yarborough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Yarborough.#T1#
Yarborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Yarborough seems unphased.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Nickel.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough throws a body kick.
Nickel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yarborough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yarborough's sensitive parts.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Yarborough checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Nickel looks for the body kick but Yarborough saw that one coming.
Yarborough lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Nickel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nickel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough lands a jab.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Yarborough checks the leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarborough connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Yarborough moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Nickel catches Yarborough right on the button with a cross.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarborough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Nickel checks a low kick from Yarborough.#T4#
Yarborough dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yarborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Yarborough settles back down.
A good leg kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Yarborough misses.
Nickel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yarborough was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Yarborough's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nickel.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Yarborough misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Yarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yarborough lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yarborough to score with a decent uppercut.
Yarborough cracks Nickel with a good jab.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Yarborough works Nickel's body with a nice hook.
Yarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarborough's head.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Yarborough throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yarborough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel jabs Yarborough right on the nose. Yarborough blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarborough.
Nickel slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Nickel.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yarborough throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yarborough.
Nickel with a hook.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yarborough moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Yarborough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Nickel lands a jab to Yarborough's midsection.
Yarborough swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yarborough throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Yarborough loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.#T3#
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Yarborough pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses the jab.
Yarborough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel slips a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough connects with a body shot.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel jabs Yarborough right on the nose. Yarborough blinks but takes it well.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarborough checks the leg kick.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Nickel throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yarborough on the side of the head.
Jab from Yarborough.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yarborough is looking to land body kicks.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarborough walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Nickel slips under a jab from Yarborough.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yarborough. Yarborough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yarborough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.

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 Chip Nickel.
Well Nickel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 258
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsuda avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Matsuda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nickel is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
Matsuda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Nickel pushes Matsuda off looking to stand but Matsuda dives back in and keeps control.
Nickel controlling the position well.
Nickel taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard.
Nickel tries to kick Matsuda off but Matsuda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Nickel defends the submission attempt.
Matsuda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickel defending well though. #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.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Nickel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Nickel is defending well.
Nickel tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Matsuda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsuda drops an elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel is trying to stand up here but Matsuda is controlling him well.
Matsuda 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.#SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsuda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Matsuda connects with a nice short shot to Nickel's temple. #SUB#
Matsuda wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsuda winds up and cracks Nickel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy. #T4#
Nickel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #ES2#
Nickel has one foot on Matsuda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Matsuda tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickel throws a series of punches but Matsuda avoids them all with ease.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsuda somewhat.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickel misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Nickel misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
No joy there for Nickel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuda misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda fails with the takedown.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel catches Matsuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Nickel connects with a high kick.
Nickel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsuda looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matsuda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Matsuda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matsuda working away.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Matsuda trying to control the action but Nickel is working from the bottom.
Nickel tries to buck Matsuda off but Matsuda is having none of it.
Nickel is trying to buck Matsuda off.
Matsuda is putting a hurting on Nickel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda drags him back down.
Nickel is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Matsuda are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Matsuda lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Matsuda gets to mount! Nickel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickel is looking to get to half guard.
Matsuda wants to control the pace but Nickel is squirming around nicely.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Matsuda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matsuda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Matsuda has hold of Nickel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nickel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Nickel taking shots to the head.
Matsuda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsuda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nickel tries to reverse the position but Matsuda maintains control.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Matsuda looking to control but Nickel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickel can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Matsuda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nickel swivels and escapes.
Nickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matsuda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuda is out of range.
Nickel misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nice takedown defense from Nickel. No joy for Matsuda on that attempt.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Matsuda moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuda with a body shot.
A big left from Matsuda misses.
Nickel throws a fast counter high kick but Matsuda manages to duck under it in time.
Matsuda cracks Nickel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel with a hook.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickel swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Nickel. No joy for Matsuda on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuda.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Matsuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel throws a nice looking combination but Matsuda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
A jab from Matsuda misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda slips a straight right by Nickel.
Matsuda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickel pinned against the cage. Nickel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matsuda shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickel sprawls well. He's pushed Matsuda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matsuda misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuda's head backwards.#T3#
Matsuda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
Nickel throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickel wants to slow Matsuda down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Matsuda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel tries to close the distance and clinch but Matsuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Jab from Matsuda.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Nickel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsuda, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Matsuda takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsuda is defended easily by Nickel.
Nickel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel cracks a nice hook into Matsuda's ribs.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Matsuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel tries to clinch but Matsuda moves away #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda lands strikes from half guard.
Matsuda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickel is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Matsuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Matsuda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickel defends well and Matsuda ends up having to push Nickel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nickel prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Matsuda tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel gets through Matsuda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nickel misses with the head strike.
Nickel is pressed up against the cage. Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nickel down to the mat. Nickel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Matsuda moved away.#T1#
A left lands for Matsuda.
Nickel throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Matsuda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickel misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Matsuda - just one landing.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Matsuda's defenses.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel tries to clinch but Matsuda moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Matsuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Matsuda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsuda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuda slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Nickel scores with a nice strike.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Matsuda's ribs.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Matsuda is out of range.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Matsuda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nickel!
Matsuda lands some shots froms side control.
Nickel is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matsuda is controlling him well.#T3#
Matsuda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nickel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Matsuda in side control, throwing shots but Nickel defends.
Nickel dodges the ground and pound from Matsuda.
Matsuda wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
Matsuda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matsuda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickel tries to buck Matsuda off but Matsuda is having none of it.#T4#
Matsuda lands some shots froms side control.
Matsuda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nickel down.
Nickel prevents Matsuda from moving into mount.
Check out the look on Matsuda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working.
The ground and pound from Matsuda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuda with a body shot.
Matsuda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
A punch lands to the side of Matsuda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickel misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control.

Nickel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Matsuda moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Matsuda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Matsuda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Matsuda prevents Nickel from improving his position.
Matsuda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Matsuda is working for a kimura but Nickel is defending it quite comfortably.
Matsuda throwing shots but Nickel is blocking nicely. #T2#
Matsuda moves into full mount! Nickel won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Matsuda looking for a guillotine from mount but Nickel is having none of it.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Matsuda working the ground and pound effectively.
Matsuda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Matsuda landing shots from mount. #T3#
Nickel tries to reverse the position but Matsuda maintains control.
Matsuda lands a big elbow. #SUB#
Matsuda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nickel wants to control but Matsuda is having none of it.
Nickel is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Matsuda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Matsuda controlling the pace for now.
Nickel is looking to improve his position but Matsuda isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matsuda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Matsuda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nickel's face.
Matsuda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nickel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nickel is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsuda fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 252
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Stanley backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Stanley wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanley. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Stanley throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stanley just manages to avoid it.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Nickel checks a low kick from Stanley.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Nickel misses. #T1#
Stanley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Stanley.
Nickel slips a jab from Stanley.
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanley.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stanley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickel scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stanley throws a leg kick that misses.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickel. #T2#
Stanley throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick there by Stanley.
Stanley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nickel eats them both and turns towards Stanley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
Nickel keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanley.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
Nickel 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.
Stanley throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanley.
Stanley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Stanley wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Stanley - just one landing. #T3#
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stanley blocks a jab.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickel defends it nicely.
Stanley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stanley throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
A low kick from Stanley is predictable there
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Stanley throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanley ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel. #T4#
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stanley.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanley doesn't seem phased though.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Stanley ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Stanley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel 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#
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Nice sprawl there from Nickel as Stanley shoots in.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
A jab from Stanley finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Stanley seems unphased.
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Stanley checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanley connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
A low kick lands for Stanley.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Stanley's body. Stanley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanley throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Stanley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nickel tries a low kick but Stanley avoids it.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Stanley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanley tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanley throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanley throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stanley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Stanley moves away and avoids it.
Stanley chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Stanley moved out of range.
Stanley throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Nickel tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Stanley moves out of range as Nickel throws a body kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Stanley.
Stanley lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Stanley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stanley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Stanley.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Nickel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nickel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Stanley lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Stanley's leg but Stanley calmly moves out of range.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Stanley throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel slips under a jab from Stanley.
Stanley slips under a jab from Nickel.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Stanley throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stanley.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stanley is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanley misses the target.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Stanley throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickel lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanley off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Stanley does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanley can pounce on him.
Nickel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stanley is out of range and Nickel settles back down.
Nickel throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Stanley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Stanley's head back.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Stanley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Stanley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickel checks it well.
Stanley checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley misses with a hook.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stanley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Stanley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanley lands a lovely overhand right.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nickel delivers a nice body kick.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Stanley throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Stanley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stanley throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel cracks Stanley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Stanley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanley throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Stanley looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Stanley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Nickel checks a low kick from Stanley.
Nickel is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stanley.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Nickel punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stanley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanley in his tracks.
Stanley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stanley misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel takes a swing at Stanley's ribcage but misses.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nickel is fending him off so far but Stanley persists. Nope, Nickel circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley looks for a takedown but Nickel sprawls well.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel is looking to slow Stanley down with leg kicks.
Stanley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stanley.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Nickel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanley momentarily.
Nickel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stanley. Stanley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stanley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanley throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stanley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Stanley backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stanley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Nickel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Nickel with a hook.
Kazuma tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kazuma misses the jab.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazuma with a body shot.
We've been told by Kazuma's head coaches at Iron Wolf Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickel works Kazuma's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Kazuma lands a big head kick that sends Nickel tumbling to the mat! Kazuma takes a step backwards and waves Nickel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kazuma jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel jabs Kazuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Nickel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kazuma blocks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nickel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickel stuns Kazuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kazuma 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.
Kazuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Kazuma avoids it with no problem.
Kazuma misses with a straight left.
Kazuma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazuma missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kazuma ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Kazuma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nickel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kazuma tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Kazuma misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kazuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
A slow jab from Kazuma misses its intended target.
Nickel slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Decent striking displayed by Kazuma there.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazuma.
A jab from Kazuma misses.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Kazuma's defenses.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazuma.
Kazuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kazuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Kazuma misses its intended target.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Kazuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickel throws a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Kazuma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Kazuma.
Kazuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kazuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Kazuma misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nickel - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazuma.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazuma. That did some damage!
Kazuma misses the jab.
Kazuma looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Kazuma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Nickel.
Kazuma throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Nickel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kazuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Kazuma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Kazuma's leg. Kazuma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Kazuma moves out of range easily.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazuma's sensitive parts.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Kazuma.
A big left from Kazuma misses.
Kazuma missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kazuma lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazuma swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazuma misses with a hook.#T4#
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Kazuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kazuma tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kazuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kazuma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Kazuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kazuma misses with a hook.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazuma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuma. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Kazuma catches Nickel right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Nickel as he connects with a hook.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazuma misses with a kick to the body
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Nickel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazuma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kazuma cracks Nickel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel defending well as Kazuma loads up on a big left hand.
Kazuma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kazuma takes one to the chin there.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazuma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Kazuma settles back down.
Nickel lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazuma off the cage and back into range.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Kazuma didn't see that one coming.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Nickel lands a two punch combo.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.#T1#
Kazuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel slips a straight right by Kazuma.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuma is looking to counter punch.
Kazuma tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kazuma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kazuma walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Kazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazuma needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nickel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazuma throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazuma at a distance.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kazuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Kazuma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nickel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazuma backs up against the cage.
Kazuma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel slips a jab from Kazuma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Kazuma's defenses.
A combination from Kazuma does no damage.
Kazuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel lands a jab.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickel slips under a jab.#T3#
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kazuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Kazuma misses with a double jab
and Nickel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nickel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazuma's sensitive parts.
Kazuma walks into a jab.
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Kazuma.
Kazuma 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.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel works the jab nicely.
Kazuma misses with a hook.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Kazuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Kazuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
Nickel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kazuma will feel that in the morning.
Nickel cracks a nice hook into Kazuma's ribs.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazuma doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel throws a counter combo.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kazuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Kazuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Kazuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazuma throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kazuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Kazuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kazuma throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Kazuma lands a head kick!
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kazuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazuma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kazuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kazuma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kazuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Nickel tests Kazuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel blocks a head kick by Kazuma.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Kazuma throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kazuma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Kazuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kazuma misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel jabs Kazuma right on the nose. Kazuma blinks but takes it well.
Nickel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazuma's head.
Kazuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickel is looking to slow Kazuma down with leg kicks.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazuma. That did some damage!
Kazuma throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Kazuma.
Nickel throws a front kick that sends Kazuma stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Kazuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kazuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kazuma misses with a wild body shot.
Kazuma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazuma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Kazuma didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Kazuma finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Kazuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazuma should have avoided that one.
Kazuma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kazuma takes one on the button.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Kazuma's leg. Kazuma is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel with a jab.
Kazuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazuma misses with a two punch combination.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Kazuma's belly button to the back.
Nickel feints and then cracks Kazuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazuma down. #T4#
Kazuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kazuma's hands.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazuma walks into a left hand.
Kazuma misses with a looping left.
Kazuma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Kazuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Nickel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kazuma takes a step back to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Kazuma's torso.
Kiryu Kazuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuma missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickel 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 240
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickel's guard.
Matsuda advances to half guard.
Matsuda wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
Matsuda wants to pass to mount but Nickel is defending the position.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Matsuda 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.
Nickel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Matsuda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nickel's head.
Nickel trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickel wants to get back to full guard.
Nickel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nickel tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg. #T1#
Nickel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickel tries to get to full guard but Matsuda has control of the leg.
Matsuda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickel is trying to control but Matsuda passes into side control!
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Nickel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nickel is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Matsuda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nickel is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nickel is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsuda landing strikes.
Nickel tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Matsuda lands a few punches from side control.
Nickel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickel has the hooks in. Matsuda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matsuda breaks Nickel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nickel wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment.
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuda trying to control but Nickel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Matsuda advances position into side control!
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Matsuda is working Nickel over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!#SUB#
Matsuda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nickel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nickel tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position.
Nickel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickel is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Matsuda moved away.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Matsuda throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Matsuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Matsuda is out of range.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuda is just out of range.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Matsuda's leg but Matsuda calmly moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Matsuda's leg. Matsuda is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Matsuda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel looks to throw a body kick
and Matsuda counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Matsuda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matsuda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickel taking shots to the head.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickel really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Nickel is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Nickel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matsuda with the ground and pound from mount.
Matsuda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nickel is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Matsuda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nickel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nickel'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.
Matsuda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nickel is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsuda has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Matsuda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda scoring with strikes but Nickel is staying in there.
Matsuda trying to control but Nickel is having none of it.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Nickel tries to lock up and control but Matsuda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsuda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickel working to try and regain half guard.
Nickel is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Matsuda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nickel is looking to improve his position but Matsuda isn't that keen on the idea.
Matsuda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nickel can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Nickel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Matsuda with the ground and pound from mount.
Matsuda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matsuda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nickel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nickel really wants to buck Matsuda off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsuda or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad.
Matsuda throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Matsuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Matsuda takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hook but Matsuda avoids it easily.
Matsuda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Nickel flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuda steps away.
Nickel jabs at Matsuda's body.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuda's head.
Nickel looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control.

Nickel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Matsuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuda.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel throws a leg kick #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickel!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
Nickel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matsuda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nickel down.
Matsuda controlling the position from side mount.
Matsuda in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2##SUB#
Matsuda tries for a kimura but Nickel is defending well.
Matsuda wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
Matsuda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matsuda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nickel!
Matsuda looking to finish Nickel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nickel!
Matsuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickel is looking to escape.
Matsuda punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Nickel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matsuda looking to finish Nickel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nickel!
Nickel is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsuda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Matsuda wants to finish this one by submission but Nickel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matsuda.
Matsuda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
You get the feeling that Nickel really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
Nickel is looking to improve his position but Matsuda isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Matsuda.
Matsuda raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuda landing strikes from the mount.
Matsuda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matsuda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickel is looking to escape.
Nickel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickel is squirming around, avoiding Matsuda's attempts to control the action.
Matsuda looking to finish Nickel with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nickel!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Matsuda with a nice cross.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsuda swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel connects with a jab.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Matsuda dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Matsuda saw it coming and moves away.
Matsuda slips a jab from Nickel.
Matsuda with a poor takedown
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Matsuda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Matsuda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Nickel misses
and Matsuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuda thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuda's head backwards.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuda shoots and misses
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel connects with the punch.#T3#
Matsuda looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuda 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Matsuda.
Nickel misses the body punch #TD#
and Matsuda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nickel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nickel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Matsuda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsuda's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickel keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickel has wrist control.
Nickel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda is fighting to break Nickel's control of his arms but Nickel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matsuda passes into half guard.
Matsuda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nickel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Matsuda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nickel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nickel blocks a jab.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuda.
Nickel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuda defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Matsuda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nickel is fending him off so far but Matsuda persists. Nope, Nickel circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel lunges at Matsuda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuda's hand. #T1#
Nickel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda slips under a jab from Nickel.
Matsuda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuda. Matsuda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A jab from Matsuda finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel tries to bum rush Matsuda with a series of wild strikes but Matsuda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuda should have avoided that one.
Nickel works Matsuda's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Matsuda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nickel's guard.
Matsuda is standing up over Nickel. Nickel looks to escape but Matsuda dives into side control. #REVB#
Matsuda landing strikes.
Nickel holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Matsuda working the body and head with strikes.
Matsuda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nickel working to try and regain half guard.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nickel is trying to stand.#SUB#
Matsuda is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Nickel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Nickel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Matsuda anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Nickel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Matsuda slips an arm under Nickel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Matsuda has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Matsuda is squeezing on Nickel like an anaconda would it's prey. Nickel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda retains his middleweight title!
Tanaka Matsuda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 234
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nickel with a jab.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Nickel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire walks into a left hand.
Nickel jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
McGuire forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is working Nickel over against the cage.
Nickel wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Nickel as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel misses with a head kick. #T2#
Nickel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nickel moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
And Nickel counters with a quick kick to the body but McGuire blocks it.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire lands a head kick. Nickel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickel tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire misses with the body kick
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Nickel.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Nickel avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Nickel misses.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch position.
Nickel swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickel checks a low kick from McGuire.#T4#
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.
Nickel misses with a hook.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Nickel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
McGuire shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickel sprawls well. He's pushed McGuire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
McGuire 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.
McGuire throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nickel clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire slips a straight right by Nickel.
McGuire swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Nickel lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but McGuire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel works the jab nicely.
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Nickel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel misses the jab.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nickel is fending him off so far but McGuire persists. Nope, Nickel circles away and we're back to standing.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
McGuire 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.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel slips under a jab from McGuire.#T4#
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As McGuire backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a right hand that Nickel ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickel also avoids with ease.
Nickel avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Nickel lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Nickel lands.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickel throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Nickel moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Nickel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nickel throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Nickel misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Nickel misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Nickel misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Nickel misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Nickel.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
McGuire checks a low kick from Nickel.
Landon McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire 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.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGuire. McGuire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
An out of breath Chip Nickel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 227
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Matsuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel takes a swing at Matsuda's ribcage but misses.
And Matsuda tries to counter it with a takedown but Nickel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matsuda 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.
Matsuda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Matsuda counters with a single leg into guard. Nickel didn't expect that. #ES#
Nickel kicks Matsuda off and gets to his feet.
Matsuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsuda scores with a shot to the body.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsuda walks into a left hand.
Matsuda misses with a straight left.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matsuda throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Matsuda's ribs.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Matsuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target. #TD2#
Matsuda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nickel is controlling Matsuda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nickel trying to control here.
Matsuda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nickel's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Nickel moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda drops back looking for a leg! Nickel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nickel manages to kick Matsuda off! Matsuda jumps back into Nickel's guard.
Nickel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsuda throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Matsuda won't allow Nickel to sweep him here.
Nickel controlling the position.
Matsuda passes Nickel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nickel tries to get out of the position.
Nickel is pressing down on Matsuda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickel is adopting a defensive guard.
Matsuda won't allow Nickel to sweep him here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda passes into half guard.
Matsuda working Nickel over with strikes.
Matsuda lands with a punch from half guard.
Nickel is trying to maintain the position but Matsuda is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Nickel pushes Matsuda off but Matsuda dives into side control.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Matsuda landing a few strikes.
Matsuda trying to control the action but Nickel is working from the bottom.
Matsuda throws an elbow but Nickel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
Matsuda tries to score with some ground and pound. Nickel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matsuda wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
Matsuda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Matsuda.
Matsuda throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Matsuda throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Matsuda saw it coming and moves away.
Nickel leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matsuda. That did some damage!
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Matsuda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Matsuda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Matsuda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nickel on his heels. He'll look to pass Nickel's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickel keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Nickel is keeping the position.
Nickel is looking to stand back up but Matsuda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nickel.
Matsuda 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. #T2#
Matsuda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickel trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Nickel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matsuda jumps into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Nickel struggling a bit here.
Nickel tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position. #T3#
Matsuda throws an elbow but Nickel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Matsuda lands a few punches from side control.
Nickel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matsuda's best efforts.
Matsuda working over Nickel with some ground and pound. Nickel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matsuda is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsuda slows the pace down in half guard.
Matsuda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsuda trying to control the pace.
Nickel looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Nickel is in trouble now - Matsuda has advanced to mount!
Nickel is bucking up trying to escape but Matsuda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Matsuda landing shots from mount.
Nickel tries to lock up and control but Matsuda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsuda wants to control the pace but Nickel is squirming around nicely.
Nickel tries to lock up and control but Matsuda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matsuda with shots to the head and body - Nickel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matsuda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel is looking to improve his position but Matsuda isn't that keen on the idea.
Nickel tries to hold on but Matsuda postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Matsuda lands with a cross.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsuda feints the counter takedown.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Matsuda counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Matsuda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsuda cracks Nickel with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Nickel's brow.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
Nickel is controlling Matsuda's posture.
Matsuda advances position into side control!
Matsuda working the ground and pound but Nickel is defending the strikes.
Nickel defending against the ground and pound.
Matsuda working away.
Matsuda cracks Nickel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nickel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Matsuda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nickel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsuda throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Matsuda is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickel is defending well.
Nickel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matsuda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nickel struggling a bit here.#T3#
Nickel is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nickel to see if he's OK.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
Matsuda working away.
Nickel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Matsuda taking a breather here.
Nickel is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Matsuda is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nickel looks calm but he's in trouble here. Matsuda gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nickel is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Matsuda lets go of the hold and Nickel can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda is the new middleweight champion!
Tanaka Matsuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 222
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stanley checks a low kick from Nickel.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Stanley blocks the leg kick.
Nickel thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Nickel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Stanley's torso.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stanley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stanley duly obliges.
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!
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Stanley takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Nickel misses with the combination.
Nickel works Stanley's body with a nice hook.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Nickel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Stanley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stanley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nickel misses with a kick to the body.
Stanley throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Nickel misses with a body shot.
As Nickel backs off Stanley throws a huge counter combo but Nickel manages to avoid it all.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Stanley moves his leg out of the way.
Stanley scores with a hook to the body. Nickel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanley misses with a hook.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Stanley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nickel really felt that one!
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanley.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
A jab from Stanley finds it's way through Nickel's defenses. #T3#
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stanley lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Stanley tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Stanley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stanley needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Stanley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
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!
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickel blocks a jab.#T4#
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Stanley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanley just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley misses with a looping left.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Stanley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Stanley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Stanley finds it's target.
Stanley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanley avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanley avoids a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stanley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Stanley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel tries a low kick but Stanley avoids it.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanley looks to land a combination but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Stanley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Stanley slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nickel throws a push kick but Stanley slaps the foot to one side.
Stanley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stanley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Nickel.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Nickel lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Stanley uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Stanley checks it.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanley slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Stanley.
Nickel thumps Stanley with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Nickel. #T3#
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Stanley avoids it.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stanley throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stanley checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Stanley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
Stanley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Stanley.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanley slips under a jab.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Nickel cracks Stanley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Stanley does no damage.
Jab by Nickel.
Stanley throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley blocks it.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanley was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Stanley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stanley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nickel. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanley, as that shot connected.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel throws a hook but Stanley avoids it easily.
Nickel slips a jab from Stanley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stanley counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel clobbers Stanley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Stanley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Stanley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley walks into a jab.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Stanley moved away.
A big right from Stanley misses.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Stanley swings widly with a right hand
and Stanley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Nickel scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Stanley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Nickel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Nickel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stanley.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Stanley checks it.
Nickel cracks Stanley with a good jab.
Nickel scores with a jab. Stanley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel. #T3#
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanley checks a leg kick.
Stanley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel stuns Stanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanley.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel tries to work over Stanley's front leg with a kick but Stanley checks it.
Stanley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Stanley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stanley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Stanley staying out of range there.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stanley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickel's head backwards.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Stanley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanley.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanley throws a counter combo.
Stanley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Stanley. Beautiful body shot.
Stanley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanley moves away.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Stanley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stanley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Stanley misses.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Stanley slips the punch.
Stanley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Stanley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel jabs at Stanley's body.
Nickel slips a jab from Stanley.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.#T2#
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Stanley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stanley moves out of range of the body kick.
Stanley scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley cracks Nickel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stanley walks into a jab.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stanley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stanley is out of range.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Nickel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stanley.
Stanley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stanley throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Stanley throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Stanley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel lands a nice looking body kick.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel cracks Stanley with an open hand slap.#T4#
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Stanley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanley.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Stanley throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Stanley looks for the body kick but Nickel saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanley. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Stanley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stanley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Stanley didn't see that one coming.
Stanley throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nickel thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Stanley off balance momentarily.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanley.
Stanley is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Stanley saw that one coming.
Stanley replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nickel blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Stanley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stanley.
Stanley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stanley on the side of the head.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stanley under the eye.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanley misses with an uppercut.
Nickel is looking to chop away at Stanley's legs.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Stanley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Nickel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Stanley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanley avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stanleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stanley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nickel.
Stanley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel misses with a hook
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Stanley's front leg but catches the back leg as Stanley tries to avoid it.
Stanley scores with a spinning back kick!
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stanley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stanley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Stanley's head but Stanley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanley slips under a jab.#T4#
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Stanley misses with a wild combination.
Stanley ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel.
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!
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Stanley's head back.
Nickel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Nickel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stanley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stanley scrambles back to his feet.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Stanley manages to avoid it.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Stanley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickel's knee momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Ainsworth's body.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Ainsworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ainsworth walks into a left hand.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ainsworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Ainsworth's leg but Ainsworth calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Nickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nickel.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Ainsworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Ainsworth knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Nickel didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth 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 Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
As Ainsworth backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickel should have avoided that one.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickel takes a step back to recover.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth jabs at Nickel's body.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Ainsworth 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.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickel. #T1#
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth digs a good body shot into Nickel's ribs.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ainsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Ainsworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Nickel jabs Ainsworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses the jab.
Ainsworth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Ainsworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ainsworth.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ainsworth.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth just manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ainsworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ainsworth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ainsworth.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel sizes up Ainsworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth takes one on the button.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses.
Ainsworth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickel's head.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Ainsworth scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Ainsworth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Ainsworth swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Nickel off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick. #T1#
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ainsworth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ainsworth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ainsworth wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Ainsworth backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Ainsworth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Nickel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nickel lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Ainsworth.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ainsworth momentarily.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Ainsworth thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Ainsworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Nickel didn't see that one coming.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ainsworth doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Nickel.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chip Nickel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Good work by Ainsworth as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Ainsworth lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Nickel.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
Nickel 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.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
A combination from Ainsworth does no damage.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Ainsworth throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Ainsworth's leg. Ainsworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Ainsworth misses its intended target.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ainsworth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ainsworth avoids it.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel scores with a body shot. #T3#
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Ainsworth throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Nice cross by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.#T4#
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Ainsworth. That snapped Nickel's head back.
Ainsworth wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Nickel.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wilfred Ainsworth 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickel 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.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Ainsworth moved away.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nickel walks into a stiff left hand from Ainsworth.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel is looking to slow Ainsworth down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ainsworth takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ainsworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Nickel's body.
Nickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Ainsworth moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Ainsworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some bone on bone action there as Ainsworth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth with a nice calf kick.
Ainsworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ainsworth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ainsworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Ainsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Ainsworth lands with a good body shot.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel 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.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ainsworth in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth connects with the punch.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ainsworth's head backwards.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Nickel swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth feints a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

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 Chip Nickel.
Well Nickel 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 James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 212
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Nickel throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Matsuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Matsuda with that takedown attempt.
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickel's guard.

Nickel manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Matsuda drives through with a takedown into Nickel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Matsuda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Matsuda looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsuda, not yet.
Nickel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matsuda's guard.#SUB#
Matsuda has his foot on Nickel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickel works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Nickel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nickel wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickel wants to stand but Matsuda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matsuda wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickel controls the pace.#SUB#
Nickel avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Nickel stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsuda's hands.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Matsuda slips the punch.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuda's head.
Matsuda lands with a good body shot.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuda fails with the takedown
and Nickel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Matsuda goes for a double leg but Nickel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickel continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a body punch. #T4#
Matsuda prevents a body shot from Nickel. #BC#
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsuda throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Matsuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Matsuda's defenses. #TD#
Matsuda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nickel's guard.
Nickel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matsuda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Matsuda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuda drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuda is looking to wear down Nickel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuda checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuda counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
That kick from Nickel tenderised Matsuda's leg. Matsuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Matsuda drives through with a takedown into Nickel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matsuda scoring with some ground and pound.
Matsuda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsuda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsuda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsuda won't allow Nickel to sweep him here.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Nickel keeps moving.
Nickel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Nickel pushes Matsuda off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Matsuda throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel misses the body punch
and Matsuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Matsuda slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Matsuda sizes up Nickel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickel's head. #T3#
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuda throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Matsuda misses with a looping right.
Nickel gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Matsuda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nickel to the ground. Matsuda is now in Nickel's guard.
Nickel is looking to stand back up but Matsuda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nickel. #REVB#
Matsuda working Nickel over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Nickel wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy.
Matsuda drops an elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsuda.
Nickel is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3##TD#
Matsuda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Nickel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but Nickel defending well.
Nice strikes from Matsuda there.
Nickel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nickel is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
Matsuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda drops an elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Nickel is defending well.
Nickel is trying to control but can't.
Matsuda 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. #SUB#
Matsuda wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsuda passes to side control.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matsuda in side control, throwing shots but Nickel defends.
Who's going to make the next move?
Matsuda working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Nickel is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda tries to advance to mount but Nickel denies him.
Nickel is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuda wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Matsuda tries for a kimura but Nickel is defending well. #T3#
Matsuda working away.
Nickel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matsuda staying calm.
Nickel is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
Nickel prevents Matsuda from moving into mount.
Nickel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4##SUB#
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickel, who protects the arm well.
Matsuda cracks Nickel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matsuda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nickel some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickel, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Matsuda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Matsuda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
A lazy body kick from Nickel #TD#
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickel's guard.
Nickel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsuda lands a couple of digs.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsuda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickel wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Matsuda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsuda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matsuda works over Nickel with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickel has momentary wrist control but Matsuda slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsuda pushing down on Nickel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matsuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickel has hold of Matsuda's hands but Matsuda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickel wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Nickel is trying to stand back up but Matsuda is controlling him #T2#
Nickel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickel is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda 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.
Nickel controlling the position for now.
Matsuda is looking to advance position but Nickel won't allow it.
Matsuda working Nickel over with strikes.
Nickel is trying to control but can't.
Nickel tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda working over Nickel with some ground and pound. Nickel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nickel tries to kick Matsuda off but Matsuda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matsuda passes to side control.
Nickel is trying to improve his position.
Nickel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matsuda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Matsuda is putting a hurting on Nickel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nickel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Nickel is looking to reverse the position.
Matsuda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda staying busy and making it hard for Nickel to control.
Matsuda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nickel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matsuda controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanaka Matsuda had his way with Chip Nickel in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuda moves away.
Matsuda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuda avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Matsuda checks it.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickel tries to avoid it but Matsuda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickel to the ground. Nickel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuda walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Nickel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Matsuda dives in and grabs Nickel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickel pushes down on Matsuda's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Matsuda.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Matsuda lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Matsuda misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Matsuda slips a jab from Nickel.
Matsuda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuda shoots in and drives through. Nickel sprawls well.
Matsuda throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Matsuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Matsuda scores with a body shot.
Matsuda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Matsuda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Matsuda's body.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Matsuda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsuda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuda there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel defending well as Matsuda loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
letting Matsuda counter with a right hand.
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel motions for Matsuda to come forward. Nickel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsuda is defended easily by Nickel.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nickel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel is the new middleweight champion!
Chip Nickel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 205
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Nickel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukassa slips under a jab from Nickel.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukassa checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Jukassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel tries to land a body kick
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Nickel misses
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel lands a head shot.#T1#
Good shot there by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Jukassa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Jukassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Jukassa walks into a left hand.
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
A left and a right from Nickel both land. Nice combination.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickel catches Jukassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukassa moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel misses with a leg kick.
Nickel is looking to land body kicks.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel jabs Jukassa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nickel throws a wild body kick that Jukassa sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Nickel does no damage.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jukassa.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukassa takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Jukassa moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
Nickel swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel cracks Jukassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel tries a low kick but Jukassa avoids it.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel is looking to chop away at Jukassa's legs.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel misses with a hook
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jukassa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel works Jukassa's body with a nice hook.
Nickel motions for Jukassa to come forward. Nickel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Nickel.
Jukassa misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws a low kick but Jukassa avoids it.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukassa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jukassa checks a low kick from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickel misses with a hook
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Nickel.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.#T1#
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Nickel misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Jukassa jumps back.
Nickel scores with a nice right hand.
Jukassa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good work by Jukassa as he checks the leg kick.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickel is looking to slow Jukassa down with leg kicks.
Nickel misses with a leg kick
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Jukassa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel misses with a left hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa takes one to the chin there.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Jukassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Nickel throws a low kick but Jukassa avoids it.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukassa.
Nickel misses with a straight right. #T3#
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jukassa throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Jukassa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Jukassa blocks the leg kick.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Jukassa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Nickel slips under a jab from Jukassa.
Nickel cracks Jukassa with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukassa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jukassa's head.
A big left from Jukassa misses.
Jukassa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jukassa's head.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jukassa checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jukassa takes one on the button.
Nickel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jukassa is out of range and Nickel settles back down.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Jukassa.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Jukassa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Jukassa 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.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Jukassa saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Nickel scores with a hook.
Nickel cracks Jukassa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jukassa missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukassa.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukassa blocks a leg kick.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nickel throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Nickel tenderised Jukassa's leg. Jukassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Jukassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jukassa moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jukassa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Jukassa takes one on the button.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jukassa momentarily.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel is looking to slow Jukassa down with leg kicks.
Jukassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukassa can do to turn this around?
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jukassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Jukassa is out of range.
Nickel misses with a body kick. #T4#
Nice cross by Nickel.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jukassa on 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!
Nickel moves away from the strike by Jukassa.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Nickel with a hook.
Nickel cracks Jukassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Jukassa moves out of range of the leg kick from Nickel.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickel lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 198
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dallas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickel scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Dallas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nickel is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Nickel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nickel tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dallas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Nickel is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it. #SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nickel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nickel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nickel dodges the ground and pound from Dallas.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickel tries to escape but Dallas is in control.
Dallas laying and praying for a moment but Nickel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nickel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dallas is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dallas trying to control from half guard but Nickel is working away.
Nickel is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nickel is defending against the submission attempts here by Dallas.
Nickel pushes Dallas off looking to stand but Dallas dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickel gets back to full guard.
Dallas trying to control but Nickel is working from the bottom.
Nickel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickel continues to stall.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dallas stands and throws Nickel's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Nickel prevents Dallas from improving position.
Nickel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickel is defending well.
Dallas is looking to take a break and control but Nickel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickel is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dallas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickel has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Dallas moves into range and clinches up with Nickel.#BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Dallas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
A big right from Dallas misses.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Dallas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dallas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel lands a jab.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dallas is just out of range.
It seemed like Dallas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Nickel sets himself, and Dallas steps forward looking for the clinch! Nickel avoids it this time.
Dallas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Dallas's head.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dallas walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Dallas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dallas counter with a right hand.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dallas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dallas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Dallas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dallas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Nickel catches Dallas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dallas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dallas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dallas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dallas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a push kick.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel misses with a double jab
and Dallas counters with a nice body shot.
Dallas throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel misses with a hook
and Dallas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Dallas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Dallas moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
Dallas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dallas wants to counter with a clinch but Nickel pushes him away.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Dallas ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Dallas misses.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Dallas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dallas.
Dallas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dallas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dallas scores with a hook to the body.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dallas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##TD2#
Dallas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Nickel throws Dallas to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas misses with an uppercut.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dallas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dallas misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Dallas finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Dallas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Dallas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook but Dallas avoids it easily.
Dallas misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Dallas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dallas.
Dallas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Dallas moves away and avoids it.
Dallas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dallas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Dallas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nickel misses.
Dallas with the counter takedown but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a jab when Dallas was well out of range.
Nickel slips a jab from Dallas.
Nickel misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nickel keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Nickel trying to keep a closed guard but Dallas is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dallas drops back looking for a leg! Nickel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nickel manages to kick Dallas off! Dallas jumps back into Nickel's guard. #T2#
Dallas preventing the sweep. #ES#
Nickel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dallas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dallas feints the counter takedown.
Dallas defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Dallas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dallas lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Nickel takes a swing at Dallas's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Dallas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dallas counter with a right hand.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Dallas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dallas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dallas counters with a takedown into side control.
Dallas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dallas cracks Nickel with a big elbow.
Nickel struggling a bit here.
Nickel is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Nickel is trying to control Dallas's posture but Dallas avoids it. #SUB2#
Dallas tries for a kimura but Nickel is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dallas is trying to get an arm triangle but Nickel is defending well.
Nickel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Dallas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Nickel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nickel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 185
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Kazuma swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazuma throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Kazuma throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazuma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Kazuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazuma with a jab.
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel blocks a head kick by Kazuma.
Kazuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nickel stuns Kazuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuma misses with a double jab
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kazuma scores with a punch to the head.
Kazuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Kazuma's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuma. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##KD2#
Kazuma drops Nickel with a beautiful combination! Nickel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kazuma is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Nickel is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kazuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel moves out of range as Kazuma strikes.
Kazuma throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Kazuma misses with a hook.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Kazuma misses.
Kazuma misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Kazuma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kazuma misses the jab.
Kazuma looks to throw a body kick
and Nickel counters with an outside leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Kazuma's body. Kazuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazuma throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kazuma misses the shot to the body.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kazuma.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Kazuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazuma.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazuma takes one on the button.
Kazuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazuma lands a head shot.
Kazuma throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kazuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazuma. Kazuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Kazuma.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut
and Kazuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Kazuma's torso.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Kazuma throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Kazuma's body. Kazuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
It looks like Nickel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel works the jab nicely.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Kazuma tries to counter by closing the distance.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel cracks Kazuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut.
Kazuma 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.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazuma.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A big left from Kazuma misses. #CL2#
Kazuma has closed the distance and engaged Nickel in a clinch. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Kazuma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazuma misses with a double jab.
Kazuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickel throws a front kick that sends Kazuma stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazuma misses with a looping left.
Kazuma scores with a nice right hand.
Kazuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kazuma throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel tries to move into range but Kazuma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickel slips a straight right by Kazuma.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kazuma throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel swings for the body but Kazuma moves out of range.
Kazuma lands a front kick.
Kazuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Kazuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazuma throws out the jab.
Kazuma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nickel.
Kazuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazuma throws a head kick that misses
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Kazuma with an uppercut!
Kazuma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nickel feints a jab promting Kazuma to slip. Nickel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kazuma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazuma can do to turn this around?
Nickel blocks a head kick by Kazuma.
Kazuma loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Kazuma with an uppercut!
Kazuma avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Kazuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazuma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kazuma throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickel throws a one two combo.
Kazuma works the jab nicely.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Kazuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Kazuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma walks into a left hand. #T2#
Nickel lands a jab to Kazuma's midsection.
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kazuma throws a head kick but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kazuma misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a good low kick that Kazuma was not able to check.
Nickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Nickel with a hook.#T3#
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
Nickel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kazuma looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Kazuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Kazuma misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Kazuma misses.
Kazuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with an inside leg kick.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a good low kick that Kazuma was not able to check.
Kazuma looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazuma misses with a low kick.
Kazuma drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kazuma misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Kazuma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him. #T4#
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Kazuma looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kazuma.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Kazuma throws a head kick but Nickel moves out of range.
Kazuma is breathing heavily.
Kazuma misses with a looping left.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
Kazuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kazuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazuma throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuma drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kazuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel thumps Kazuma with a low kick.
Kazuma throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Kazuma.
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Kazuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kazuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kazuma really felt that one!
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazuma at a distance.
Kazuma throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kazuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kazuma 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.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kazuma if he has to take too many more of those.
Kazuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuma misses with a looping left.
Kazuma misses with a straight right.
Nickel slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Kazuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel scores with a jab.#T1#
Kazuma takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel is looking to slow Kazuma down with leg kicks.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Kazuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazuma misses with a combination
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kazuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Kazuma swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel moves out of range as Kazuma strikes.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kazuma misses with the body kick
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nice cross by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel stuns Kazuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazuma's head.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Kazuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Kazuma 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.
Kazuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kazuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazuma throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kazuma moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Kazuma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Kazuma tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuma throws an off balance right hand
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Kazuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Kazuma misses
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazuma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Kazuma. Those never looked like landing.
Kazuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kazuma.#T4#
Kazuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel scores with a jab. Kazuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nickel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel scores with a jab. Kazuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kazuma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kazuma looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel is looking to slow Kazuma down with leg kicks.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Kazuma's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuma throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazuma throws a lazy body kick
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickel circles away.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nickel works the jab nicely.
Kazuma throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Kazuma misses.
Nickel feints and then cracks Kazuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazuma down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazuma, as that shot connected.
Kazuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuma tries to clinch up
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kazuma lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Kazuma misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel delivers a nice body kick.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazuma misses with a combination
and Nickel counters with an inside leg kick.
Kazuma is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Nickel slips under a jab from Kazuma.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kazuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Kazuma tries to clinch up.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickel scores with a nice strike.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Kazuma didn't see that one coming.
Kazuma moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Kazuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel swings for the body but Kazuma moves out of range.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Kazuma's head back.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazuma.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kazuma connects with a crisp jab.
Nickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Kazuma.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Kazuma.
Kazuma misses with a looping right.
Kazuma tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickel connects with the punch.
Kazuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickel's head.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Kazuma.
Nickel lands a jab to Kazuma's midsection.
Kazuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel feints and then cracks Kazuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazuma down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.#T4#
Kazuma throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazuma on the side of the head.
Nickel cracks Kazuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kazuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Nickel.
Kazuma misses with a straight right.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Kazuma tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kazuma.
Kazuma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickel in his tracks.
Kazuma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kazuma avoids it.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazuma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kazuma just manages to avoid it.
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel had his way with Kiryu Kazuma in that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazuma.
A good leg kick by Kazuma.
Kazuma swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
Kazuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazuma looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Kazuma's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kazuma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Kazuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazuma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel cracks Kazuma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kazuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kazuma's knee momentarily.
Kazuma throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range. #T1#
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kazuma drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Kazuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kazuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nice straight punches there by Kazuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kazuma.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazuma thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kazuma looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
Kazuma catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kazuma 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. #CL2#
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kazuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazuma's elbow.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazuma won't allow it.
Kazuma working aggressively here.
Kazuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel blocking some punches. #BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Kazuma saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Kazuma misses
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD2#
Kazuma lands a big right hand that sends Nickel crashing to the mat! Kazuma stays standing though and waves Nickel back to his feet!
Oh Nickel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazuma throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kazuma moves into range and clinches up with Nickel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Kazuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazuma misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazuma throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Kazuma only half commits.
Kazuma scores with a hook.
Nickel gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kazuma gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Kiryu Kazuma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 178
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel jabs at Hunt's body.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Hunt throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Hunt slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Donk. Nickel catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Nickel feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt throws a head kick but Nickel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Nickel.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Nickel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nickel scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel misses the body punch
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel lands a head kick. Hunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Nickel cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Hunt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickel cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Nickel there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickel. Nickel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt slips under a jab from Nickel.#T3#
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Hunt 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.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Nickel misses. #T4#
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Nickel defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nickel lands a jab.
Nickel lands with a hook. Hunt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
A jab from Nickel misses. #T1#
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nickel scores with a jab.#T2#
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Nickel connects with the punch.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickel scores with a hook.
Nickel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickel. Nickel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nickel. That one must have hurt.
Nickel staying out of range there.#T4#
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Nickel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Nickel defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Nickel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Nickel cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
A big left from Nickel misses.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel slips a straight right by Hunt.#T2#
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Nickel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Nickel connects with the punch.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel had his way with James Hunt in that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nickel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickel walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Hunt slips a jab from Nickel.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Nickel delivers a nice body kick.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Nickel blocks a jab.#T1#
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel works the jab nicely.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickel jabs at Hunt's body.#T2#
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Nickel defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickel lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Both fighters circling a little - Nickel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Nickel misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel thuds his shin into the meat of Hunt's side.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nickel digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Chip Nickel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Nickel jabs Yarborough right on the nose. Yarborough blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Yarborough chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Yarborough counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Yarborough settles back down.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Yarborough wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Yarborough's defenses.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Yarborough pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yarborough misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Yarborough moves his leg out of the way.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yarborough just manages to avoid it.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarborough tries to land a body kick
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Yarborough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yarborough's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yarborough scrambles back to his feet.
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Decent striking displayed by Nickel there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarborough's head.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough counters with a body kick.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Yarborough let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel looks to throw a body kick
and Yarborough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel throws a head kick but Yarborough moves out of range.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nickel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yarborough slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel digs a good hook to Yarborough's body.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yarborough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Nickel tried to counter with a leg kick but Yarborough avoided it.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Yarborough.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickel.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a hook.
Nickel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yarborough checks it well.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Nickel throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nickel!
Yarborough throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Yarborough checks it.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Yarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Nickel 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.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Yarborough.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel slips a straight right by Yarborough.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yarborough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yarborough moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nickel.
Yarborough fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarborough tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yarborough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yarborough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yarborough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yarborough takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Yarborough moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yarborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Yarborough settles back down.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
Yarborough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yarborough might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
Yarborough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel throws a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Yarborough moved out of range nicely.
Yarborough tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Yarborough missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yarborough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Yarborough throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Yarborough misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Nickel throws a body kick that misses.
Yarborough is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nickel.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough checks a leg kick nicely.
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick. #T3#
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Yarborough's leg but Yarborough calmly moves out of range.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yarborough lands the left hand.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yarborough shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Yarborough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yarborough.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yarborough doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Yarborough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Yarborough has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yarborough and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Nickel throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yarborough throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Nickel.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Yarborough blocks the leg kick.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Nickel.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yarborough moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel throws the left hand but Yarborough avoids the punch easily.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left lands for Nickel.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Yarborough connects with a body shot that sends Nickel's belly button to the back.#T1#
Yarborough lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickel takes a step back to recover.
A combination from Nickel does no damage.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a low kick but Yarborough moves out of range easily.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel backing away here, and Yarborough unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A clash of legs there as Yarborough blocks the low kick.
Nickel backing away here, and Yarborough unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Yarborough finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Yarborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Yarborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yarborough avoids the body shot from Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Nickel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nickel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick lands for Yarborough.
A low kick from Yarborough is predictable there
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Yarborough takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yarborough doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickel digs a good hook to Yarborough's body.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel is looking to slow Yarborough down with leg kicks.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yarborough's sensitive parts. #T3#
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Yarborough lands a body shot.
Yarborough motions for Nickel to come forward. Yarborough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yarborough sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel 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.
Yarborough keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yarborough looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yarborough misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Yarborough appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough motions for Nickel to come forward. Yarborough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel tried to counter with a leg kick but Yarborough avoided it.
Nickel takes a swing at Yarborough's ribcage but misses.
Yarborough works Nickel's body with a nice hook.
Yarborough takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yarborough throws out the jab.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
Yarborough scores with a nice body kick.
Yarborough gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Yarborough defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Yarborough's leg but Yarborough calmly moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Chip Nickel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Yarborough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yarborough.
Yarborough defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Yarborough scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yarborough with a nice calf kick.
Yarborough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Yarborough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel walks into a jab.
Yarborough misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yarborough.
Yarborough swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yarborough is able to avoid easily.
Yarborough takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Yarborough catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yarborough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yarborough. #T2#
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yarborough.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Yarborough lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yarborough avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yarborough throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Yarborough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel 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.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yarborough throws out the jab.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Yarborough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Yarborough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
Yarborough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel 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.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Yarborough tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Yarborough.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yarborough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Nickel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel blocks the body kick. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Yarborough 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Yarborough's leg. Yarborough is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yarborough takes one to the side of the head.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Yarborough moves his leg out of the way.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Yarborough was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Yarborough only half commits.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Yarborough wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Yarborough thuds his shin into the meat of Nickel's side.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Yarborough moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Yarborough appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yarborough takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel. #T1#
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Yarborough takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yarborough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Yarborough looks for the body kick but Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yarborough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yarborough keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yarborough.
Yarborough connects with a leg kick.
Yarborough slips a jab from Nickel.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel avoids a kick to the body.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yarborough. That did some damage!
Yarborough takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Yarborough.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel moves out of range as Yarborough strikes.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yarborough doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
Yarborough misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Yarborough misses its intended target.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yarborough checks it well.
Nickel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yarborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Yarborough settles back down.
Yarborough just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel tried to counter with a leg kick but Yarborough avoided it.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Nickel is predictable there
and Yarborough counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yarborough lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Yarborough throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a left hand
and Yarborough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarborough takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Yarborough manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Yarborough scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickel in his tracks.
Nickel throws a low kick but Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Yarborough takes one to the side of the head.
Yarborough throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Nickel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Yarborough.
James Yarborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 162
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Kazuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Kazuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazuma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazuma takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kazuma, as that shot connected.
Kazuma with a nice cross.
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!
Kazuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kazuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazuma. That did some damage!
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazuma.
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kazuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuma tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Nickel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kazuma on the side of the head.
Kazuma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kazuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel slips a straight right by Kazuma.
Kazuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Kazuma clinches up with Nickel and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kazuma. #BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kazuma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nickel.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Kazuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
The fighters circling - Kazuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel feints a counter leg kick.
Nickel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kazumas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Kazuma closes the distance and clinches.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuma controls his hands.
Kazuma has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
A big right from Nickel misses. #T2#
Kazuma misses with a hook.
Kazuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazuma with a body shot.
Kazuma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nickel tries to bum rush Kazuma with a series of wild strikes but Kazuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kazuma lands a slapping body shot.
Nickel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kazuma's head.
Kazuma misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
Kazuma is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nickel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kazuma walks into a left hand.
Kazuma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kazuma tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Kazuma.
Nickel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kazuma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kazuma's hands.
Nickel feints and then cracks Kazuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazuma down.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Kazuma's defenses.
Kazuma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Kazuma's head. #T3#
Kazuma misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Kazuma slips a straight right by Nickel.
Kazuma just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel thumps Kazuma with a low kick.
Kazuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Kazuma throws a series of punches but Nickel moves out of range.
Kazuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kazuma.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Nickel.
Kazuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazuma throws out the jab.
Kazuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
Kazuma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuma throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Kazuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kazuma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kazuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Kazuma.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazuma.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Kazuma drives through and clinches with Nickel against the cage.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuma uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazuma misses with a straight right.
Kazuma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Kazuma.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Kazuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kazuma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazuma's sensitive parts.
Kazuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Kazuma misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickel lands with a hook. Kazuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Nickel blocks a jab.
Kazuma lands a jab to the nose.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Kazuma misses.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Some wild striking there from Kazuma.
Kazuma walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Kazuma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazuma is looking to clinch.
Kazuma scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel defending well as Kazuma loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel cracks Kazuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickel scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kazuma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kazuma with a nice calf kick.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kazuma is looking to chop away at Nickel's legs.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel lands a jab.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Kazuma. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kazuma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kazuma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kazuma 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.#T3#
Nickel cracks Kazuma with an open hand slap.
Kazuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Kazuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel clobbers Kazuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Kazuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel jabs at Kazuma's body.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kazuma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazuma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kazuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickel's hands.
Nickel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kazuma moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Nickel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Kazuma throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazuma.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kazuma.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Kazuma misses with the combination.
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kazuma to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kazuma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kazuma misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickel feints a jab promting Kazuma to slip. Nickel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kazuma slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Kazuma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kazuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kazuma at a distance.
Kazuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kazuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Kazuma off balance momentarily.
Kazuma swinging wildly here.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel stuns Kazuma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kazuma ducks right into an uppercut from Nickel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazuma's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kazuma 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 Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kazuma has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel with a nice cross.
Kazuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kazuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kazuma misses with a straight left.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazuma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickel scores with a head kick.
Kazuma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Kazuma's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kazuma will feel that in the morning.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazuma looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.#T2#
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Kazuma seems unphased.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Kazuma off balance momentarily.
Kazuma ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Kazuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Kazuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazuma in his tracks.
A big left from Kazuma misses.
Nickel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazuma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazuma misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Kazuma misses its intended target.
Nickel digs a good hook to Kazuma's body.
Nickel fakes the leg kick and cracks Kazuma in the body.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Nickel cracks Kazuma with an open hand slap.
Nickel lands with a hook. Kazuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazuma. That did some damage!
Kazuma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazuma on the side of the head.
Kazuma misses the shot to the body.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Kazuma slips the punch.
Kazuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazuma should have avoided that one.
Kazuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Kazuma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel works Kazuma's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel thumps Kazuma with a low kick.#T4#
Kazuma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel lands a jab to Kazuma's midsection.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kazuma throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel feints and then cracks Kazuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazuma down.
Kazuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazuma needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazuma thumps Nickel with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Kazuma throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kazuma throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kazuma.
Kazuma backing away here, and Nickel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kazuma throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel really 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.#R4#
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Kazuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel sizes up Kazuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuma.
Kazuma is looking to clinch.
Kazuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Kazuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Kazuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kazuma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazuma throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazuma's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected. #T1#
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Kazuma's head back.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kazuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazuma.
A head kick misses from Kazuma.
Nice defenses there by Kazuma.
Nickel defending well as Kazuma loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel is looking to slow Kazuma down with leg kicks.
Kazuma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Kazuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Kazuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kazuma looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Kazuma off balance momentarily.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazuma is just out of range.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuma throws a head kick that misses
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kazuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Kazuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazuma throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Kazuma ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Kazuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
A big right from Kazuma misses.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kazuma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kazuma slips a jab from Nickel.#T3#
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Kazuma misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Nickel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickel feints and then cracks Kazuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazuma down.
Kazuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Kazuma moves away and avoids it.
Kazuma swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Kazuma throws a series of punches but Nickel avoids them all with ease.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Kazuma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Kazuma misses.
Nickel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Kazuma's belly button to the back.#T4#
Kazuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kazuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kazuma throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kazuma walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Nickel with a jab.
Kazuma throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kazuma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nickel misses with a two punch combination.
Kazuma is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Kazuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Nickel connects with a right hand. Kazuma shakes it off.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kazuma needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel pushes Kazuma away with a front kick.
Kazuma throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kazuma blocks a jab.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Kazuma didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Kazuma gets a clinch. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
Nice body punch from Nickel. #T1#
Kazuma throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Kazuma - just one landing.
Kazuma moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel scores with a jab. Kazuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kazuma throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Kazuma throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Kazuma.
Nickel takes a swing at Kazuma's ribcage but misses.
Kazuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazuma misses with an uppercut.
Kazuma misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Kazuma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a jab when Kazuma was well out of range.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuma misses the target.
Kazuma tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickel! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel blocks a head kick by Kazuma.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kazuma misses with a looping left.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuma. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Nickel responds with a good body kick, but Kazuma manages to step out the way in time.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kazuma's hands.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel connects with the punch.
Kazuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Kazuma misses with a straight right.
Kazuma misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kazuma's hands.
A big right from Kazuma misses.
Kazuma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Kazuma looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Kazuma looks to land a combination but Nickel avoids it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Kazuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Kazuma's head but Kazuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel cracks Kazuma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kazuma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kazuma's head.
Kazuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Kazuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kazuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Kazuma.
Nickel moves out of range as Kazuma strikes.
Kazuma misses with a hook.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazuma misses with a straight left.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Kazuma ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.#CL#
Kazuma clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kazuma's head.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Kiryu Kazuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazuma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Kazuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Kazuma tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Chip Nickel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a body punch
and Bob counters with an outside leg kick.
Bob slips under a jab.
Nickel throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Bob takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel thows a leg kick but Bob checks it
and Bob counters with a low kick, right behind Nickel 's knee.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob with a nice calf kick.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickel has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Nickel misses
and Bob counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Bob.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Bob.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Bob does no damage.
As Bob backs away, Nickel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bob slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel cracks Bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Nickel lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob checks a leg kick.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Bob didn't see that one coming.
Nickel throws a low kick but Bob avoids it.#T2#
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bob scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Nickel throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Bob slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Bob throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Nickel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bob misses with a double jab.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel scores with a three punch combo!
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Bob counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Bob's belly button to the back.#T4#
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.#CL2#
Bob forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Bob throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Bob jumps back.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
Bob looks to land a body kick but Nickel moved away.
Bob connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Bob tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bob looks to land a left hand but Nickel moved out of range nicely.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Bob shakes it off.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Bob thuds his shin into the meat of Nickel's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Bob takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Nickel catches Bob right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Nickel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Bob misses.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Bob blocks the leg kick.
Bob defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel. #CL2#
Bob drives through and clinches with Nickel against the cage.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bob lands with a hook. Nickel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bob stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Bob has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bob and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!#T3#
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bob.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Bob motions for Nickel to come forward. Bob throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Bob tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob scores with a leg kick.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range. #CL2#
Bob forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bob blocking some punches. #T4#
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Bob throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Bob let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Bob closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
Nickel sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Bob was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bob scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Bob throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel lands with an uppercut that bounces Bob off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Nickel's head back.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Bob with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bob with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Bob tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob misses the jab.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
Bob misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Bob's front leg but catches the back leg as Bob tries to avoid it.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel slips a jab from Bob.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bob at a distance.
Nickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bob can pounce on him.
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Nickel as he connects with a hook.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel moves out of range as Bob strikes.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Bob.
Nickel scores with a head kick.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and Nickel only half commits.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Nickel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Bob wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Bob clinches up with Nickel and pushes him back against the cage.
Bob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nickel's efforts to push away.
Bob lands a body shot.
Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.

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 Chip Nickel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 147
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Nickel with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Nickel defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Hunt misses. #T1#
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickel circles away.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickel cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nickel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Nickel lands with a cross.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Nickel.
Hunt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Nickel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickel's head backwards.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickel tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Nickel tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Nickel back against the cage.
Nickel tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Nickel avoids it this time.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.#T1#
A big left from Nickel misses.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Hunt defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel slips a jab from Hunt.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.#T2#
Hunt wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks. #T3#
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickel - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickel. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Nickel slips a jab from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Nickel is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a big head kick but Nickel shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Hunt cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Nickel scores with a push kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nickel lands a high kick!
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel checks a low kick from Hunt.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nickel.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Nickel.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt trying to stall but Nickel improves his position.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Nickel is controlling him.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.#T4#
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker 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.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel slips a straight right by Parker.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Nickel shakes him off and moves away.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Parker just manages to avoid it.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Parker.
Nickel moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker with a nice calf kick.
Parker blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Parker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel is looking to chop away at Parker's legs.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parker throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parker.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickel pushes Parker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickel.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Nickel tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Parker has Nickel up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Parker slips under a jab.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
Parker tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel misses with a leg kick.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker misses with the body kick
and Nickel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Parker's knee momentarily.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker slips under a jab from Nickel.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker tries to land a body kick
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Parker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Parker avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker wants to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch position.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Nickel.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker.#T1#
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Nickel.
Parker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Parker. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Parker avoids it.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Parker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickel misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Nickel throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Parker.
A big right from Parker misses.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Nickel swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Nickel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickel's knee momentarily.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick from Parker lands but Nickel takes it in his stride.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Nickel tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Nickel back against the cage.
Chip Nickel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parker misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Parker blocks a leg kick.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Nickel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Parker. #T4#
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Parker. That did some damage!
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Parker's leg but Parker calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parker throws a jab when Nickel was well out of range.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickel counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parker. Nickel shrugs it off though.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker with a nice calf kick.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Parker's head back.
Parker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
A low kick lands for Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
Nickel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Nickel's head back.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Parker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parker. Nickel shrugs it off though.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel thows a body kick. Parker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Parker tries to counter with a clinch but Nickel shakes him off and moves away.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickel, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Nickel misses. #T2#
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Parker.
Parker keeps Nickel at a distance using the push kick.
Parker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Nickel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacob Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch.
Nickel is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nickel blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Nickel thumps Parker with a low kick.
Nickel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Parker rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Parker.
Nickel is trying to break free.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Nickel cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Nickel misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Parker finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
A big left from Parker misses.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Nickel.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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 Chip Nickel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 130
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Bob misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Bob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a big head kick but Bob shrugs it off.
Bob misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bob works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel scores with a nice strike.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob misses with a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.#T1#
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bob thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickel slips a straight right by Bob.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickel misses the jab.#T2#
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Bob throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
Bob throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bob lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickel takes a step back to recover.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Bob instigates a clinch.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nickel will feel that in the morning.
Bob takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bob plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Bob throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Bob only half commits.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
It looks like Nickel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bob avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Nickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel takes one to the side of the head.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob. #T4#
Bob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Bob.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Bob gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bob throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNickel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bob lands a nice looking body shot.
Bob misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Bob stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Bob.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bob.
That kick from Bob tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bob tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob scores with a jab. Nickel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bob connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Nickel takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Nickel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silent Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick from Bob, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Bob thinks about the counter body kick.
Bob takes one on the button.#T2#
Bob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bob misses with a punch on the inside.
Bob pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
Bob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bob.#T3#
Bob scores with a nice right hand.
Nickel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bob can pounce on him.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Bob scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob scores with a nice strike.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Bob scores with a jab to the head.
Nickel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob with a jab.
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!
Bob looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Bob tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it. #T4#
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Bob misses with a right hand
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Bob catches Nickel right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Bob.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob.
Nickel throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Bob tries to land a body kick
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy body kick from Bob
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Bob.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Bob misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Bob closes the distance and pushes Nickel back into the cage.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Bob misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Nickel.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickel smiles and moves away.
Bob doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickel circles away.
Nickel checks a low kick from Bob.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Bob lands with a cross.
Bob throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Bob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Bob tries to score with a low kick but Nickel moves his leg out of the way.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bob is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bob. Nickel shrugs it off though.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nickel checks a low kick from Bob.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Bob.
Bob thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bob staying out of range there.
Bob connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Bob rushes Nickel and presses him up against the cage.
Bob blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob working aggressively here. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Bob lands the left hand.
Bob with a jab.#T4#
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Nickel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silent Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Bob lands.
Nickel misses with a hook
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
Bob misses with a leg kick
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bob.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Bob misses with a hook.
Bob throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
During a confident post fight interview, Silent Bob thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 122
Date: Feb 23, 2022

#R1#
Nickel catches DeAngelo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from DeAngelo.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from DeAngelo misses.
DeAngelo scores with a body shot.
Nickel moves out of range as DeAngelo strikes.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeAngelo.
A swing and a miss from DeAngelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
DeAngelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeAngelo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
DeAngelo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo misses with a double jab
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
DeAngelo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nickel throws a lazy body kick
letting DeAngelo counter with a right hand.
Nickel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DeAngelo 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.
Nickel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeAngelo lands a right hook to the body.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeAngelo's head backwards.#T2#
DeAngelo throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
It appears Nickel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but DeAngelo is just out of range.
DeAngelo throws a counter combo.
DeAngelo misses the shot to the body.
DeAngelo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNickel.
DeAngelo misses with a combination #KD#
and Nickel counters with a crisp right hand that drops DeAngelo! Nickel lets DeAngelo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#DeAngelo is rocked!
Nickel cracks DeAngelo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! DeAngelo falls to his knees and Nickel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Nickel!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 119 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Nickel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Tonissaar is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel slips under a jab.#T1#
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Tonissaar counters with an inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Tonissaar jumps back.
Tonissaar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar looks to land a combination but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nickel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nickel clinches up with Tonissaar and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nickel lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Tonissaar moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Tonissaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nickel works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Tonissaar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickel throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target. #T4#
Tonissaar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickel tries a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar thinks about the counter body kick.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Tonissaar's head back.
Tonissaar tries to land a body kick
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel connects with a looping right hand.
Nickel lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Nickel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonissaar, pushing him back against the cage.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
Tonissaar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nickel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonissaar can turn it around.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar misses with a leg kick
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Nickel closes the distance and clinches.
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonissaar can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards. #T2#
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel wants to clinch up but Tonissaar keeps it at a distance.
Tonissaar counters with a body kick.#CL#
Nickel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tonissaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel stuns Tonissaar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonissaar under the eye.
Tonissaar jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar. #T3##CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nickel takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickel tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands. #BC2#
Tonissaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
A lazy left from Tonissaar finds it's target.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range. #T4#
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Tonissaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Tonissaar slips under a jab.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tonissaar. Nickel shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Tonissaar blocks the leg kick.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Tonissaar with an uppercut!
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonissaar avoids it.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickel throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.#T1#
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tonissaar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tonissaar eats them both and turns towards Nickel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonissaar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonissaar's head.
Nickel 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.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Tonissaar slips the punch.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonissaar circles away.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baruto Tonissaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
Nickel lands a body shot.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel clobbers Tonissaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel lunges at Tonissaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonissaar's hand.
Nickel 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.
Nickel backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nickel.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nickel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tonissaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonissaar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Tonissaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickel moves in looking to clinch but Tonissaar pushes him off.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Tonissaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickel has time to react.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonissaar's head backwards.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Todd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a thumping low kick.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Todd swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
A nice side step and Nickel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd misses with an uppercut
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Todd connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance.
Todd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Todd lands a jab to the head.
Todd misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Nickel is looking to land body kicks.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Todd slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel wants to slow Todd down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Nickel is looking to clinch.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Nickel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Nickel moves into the clinch.
Todd misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Todd. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Todd.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Todd lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Todd prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Todd misses with a body punch. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickel.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Todd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd scores with a jab.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd lands a head shot.
Todd throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.#CL2#
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Nickel has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nickel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Todd.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
Nickel misses with a leg kick
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickel thinking.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.#CL2#
Nickel pushes Todd up against the cage in a clinch.
Todd blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Todd tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd dominated that round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws a big counter head kick but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Todd.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickel avoids a kick to the body.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Todd wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Nickel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickel blocking some punches.
Todd prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Todd lands an uppercut.
Todd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Todd lands a body shot.
Nickel is breathing heavily.#BC#
Todd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Nickel down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Todd's head backwards.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Nickel is looking to clinch.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Todd is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Todd.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Todd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd blocking some punches.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winston Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickel. #T4#
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd blocking some punches.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel works on Todd's body with a couple of short punches.
Nickel lands a left hand.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nickel digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickel tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Nickel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Todd blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.#CL#
Todd takes the fight into the clinch.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd is leaning against Nickel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Todd controls the action.
Todd lands a left hand.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nickel.
Todd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Nickel misses with some punches.
Todd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Todd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd looking to slow down the pace here.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Todd - that landed with a thud.
Todd blocks a body shot from Nickel. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
Todd wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel cracks Todd with a nice body shot.
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
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!
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Todd breaks the clinch.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickel tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Todd checks it.
Nickel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Todd avoids the body shot from Nickel.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nickel. Todd shrugs it off though.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Todd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Todd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Winston Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Todd avoids the body shot from Nickel.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Todd's knee momentarily.
Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickel under the eye.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickel blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Nickel moves into the clinch.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Nickel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel checks a low kick from Todd.
Nickel feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Todd lands.
Todd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Todd.
Nickel slips under a jab.#T2#
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
Nickel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd is looking to counter the offense by Nickel and move into the clinch.
Todd scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Todd.
Nickel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Todd walks into a left hand.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.#T3#
Todd defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Todd checks a low kick from Nickel.
Nickel misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Todd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd works Nickel's body with a nice hook.
Todd scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Todd lands a head kick. Nickel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd staying out of range there.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Nickel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Todd walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Winston Todd had his way with Chip Nickel in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Todd cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.#CL#
Todd closes the distance and pushes Nickel back into the cage.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Todd prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Todd digs a right hand underneath Nickel's ribcage. Nickel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickel digs a right hand underneath Todd's ribcage. Todd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #T1#
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Todd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Todd manages to break the clinch.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Nickel digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Todd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel blocks a head kick by Todd.
Nickel throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Todd throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Todd jabs at Nickel's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Todd.
Todd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickel lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand.
Todd tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickel lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Todd throws a head kick that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Todd slips a straight right by Nickel.
Todd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston Todd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd pushes Nickel away with a front kick.
Todd is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Todd lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Todd blocks a jab.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd with a nice calf kick.
Nickel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Todd 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Todd!
Winston Todd retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Winston Todd started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 112 - Tonissar vs Todd II
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Dotsenko throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
Dotsenko blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dotsenko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dotsenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickel. That did some damage!
A combination from Nickel does no damage.
Dotsenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dotsenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dotsenko lunges at Nickel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickel's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Dotsenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dotsenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Dotsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Dotsenko misses its intended target.
Dotsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dotsenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dotsenko misses with a low kick.
Dotsenko wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Dotsenko is out of range. #T1#
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Dotsenko moved out of range.
Dotsenko swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Dotsenko.
Nickel slips a straight right by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Dotsenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nickel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dotsenko circles away.
Dotsenko misses with a leg kick.
Nickel wants to clinch.
Dotsenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Nickel.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Dotsenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dotsenko moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Dotsenko is looking to counter punch.
Nickel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel checks a low kick from Dotsenko.#T2#
Dotsenko scores with a nice right hand.
Dotsenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dotsenko.
Artem Dotsenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dotsenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nickel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dotsenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dotsenko thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Nickel tries a head kick but it misses.
Dotsenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Nickel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dotsenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Dotsenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel moves out of range as Dotsenko strikes.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dotsenko.
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Dotsenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dotsenko checks the leg kick.
Dotsenko throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Dotsenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickel has time to react.#CL#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Dotsenko. Dotsenko maintains the clinch. #T3#
Dotsenko tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Dotsenko throws a head punch that misses.
Dotsenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dotsenko has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dotsenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickel stalling the fight.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Dotsenko controls the action.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dotsenko.
A short body shot lands from Dotsenko as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dotsenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dotsenko.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Dotsenko.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
Dotsenko prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dotsenko scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dotsenko tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dotsenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
A short left from Nickel.
Dotsenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dotsenko prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Dotsenko gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Dotsenko breaks the clinch.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Dotsenko off balance momentarily.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dotsenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickel should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Nickel.
Dotsenko misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotsenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dotsenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Dotsenko settles back down.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Dotsenko takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Dotsenko 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#
Dotsenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Dotsenko lands a right hook to the body.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dotsenko momentarily.
Dotsenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dotsenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel wants to land a leg kick but Dotsenko is out of range.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel counters with a body kick.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Dotsenko throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Dotsenko.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Artem Dotsenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dotsenko misses the target.
Dotsenko misses with a looping left.
Dotsenko scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotsenko misses the jab.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Dotsenko is out of range.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Dotsenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dotsenko scores with a shot to the body.
Dotsenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dotsenko checks it well.
Decent striking displayed by Nickel there.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Dotsenko is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Dotsenko.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dotsenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dotsenko throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dotsenko 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 Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dotsenko is looking to clinch.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dotsenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Dotsenko.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dotsenko throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Dotsenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dotsenko thumps Nickel with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Dotsenko.
Nice shot by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dotsenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dotsenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dotsenko feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Dotsenko off balance momentarily.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickel scores with a kick to the body.
Dotsenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dotsenko keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Nickel rushes Dotsenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nickel pushes Dotsenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dotsenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dotsenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickel. #T3#
Nickel blocks a body shot from Dotsenko.
Nickel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dotsenko or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickel lands an uppercut.
Nickel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dotsenko's elbow.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dotsenko.
A hook to the body from Nickel.
Dotsenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dotsenko backwards.
Nickel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dotsenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Dotsenko slips the punch.
Dotsenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Dotsenko is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickel.
Nickel punishes Dotsenko's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dotsenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dotsenko misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Nickel. #T4#
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Dotsenko's head.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dotsenko tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Dotsenko misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Dotsenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Dotsenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Dotsenko backing away here, and Nickel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dotsenko misses the target.
Nickel is looking for the big counter here.
Nickel defending well as Dotsenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dotsenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dotsenko stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dotsenko misses with a low kick.
Nickel unleashes a big counter combination but Dotsenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Nickel.
Dotsenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dotsenko misses with a leg kick.
Nickel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dotsenko throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dotsenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Dotsenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Dotsenko misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Dotsenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dotsenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nickel just manages to avoid it.
Dotsenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel 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.
Dotsenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dotsenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dotsenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
A jab from Dotsenko misses.
Dotsenko is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A leg kick checked by Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dotsenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses with a looping left.
Nickel 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.
Dotsenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickel throws the left hand but Dotsenko avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dotsenko. #T1#
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Dotsenko tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel checks a low kick from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Dotsenko misses with a left hand
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Dotsenko avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Dotsenko blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dotsenko.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Dotsenko slips the punch.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Dotsenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dotsenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dotsenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dotsenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickel's hands.#T2##CL2#
Nickel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dotsenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Dotsenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dotsenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickel.
Dotsenko working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Dotsenko.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dotsenko misses with a punch to the body.
Dotsenko lands a body punch.
Chip Nickel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dotsenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dotsenko tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Dotsenko back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nickel wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Nickel as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Dotsenko taking a breather.
Nickel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dotsenko backwards. #T3#
Dotsenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Dotsenko controls the action.
Dotsenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Nickel won't allow it.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickel is leaning against Dotsenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nickel lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Nickel.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Dotsenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dotsenko's elbow.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dotsenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dotsenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickel. #BC2#
Nickel manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dotsenko tries to keep at a distance but Nickel has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Dotsenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dotsenko lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dotsenko fails to land.
Dotsenko blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Dotsenko takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Dotsenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dotsenko misses with a body punch.
Dotsenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dotsenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel presses Dotsenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nickel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dotsenko takes a shot to the head.
Dotsenko prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Dotsenko lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nickel 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaeile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Nickel circles away.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickel misses with a few strikes there.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Nickel tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Nickel lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile misses with the head strike.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Nickel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Bizihwaeile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickel moves out of range as Bizihwaeile strikes.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Bizihwaeile finds it's target.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bizihwaeile moves into the clinch successfully.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile. #T2#
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nickel lands with a kick to the temple. Bizihwaeile shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel with a jab.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Nickel misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Nickel circles away.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Nickel in a clinch.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile. #T3#
Nickel prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile scores with a shoulder strike.
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile is working Nickel over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile is struggling to control the position.
Nickel throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Nickel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bizihwaeile seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nickel can turn it around.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile presses Nickel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nickel as Bizihwaeile tries to tie him up.
Nickel lands a nice uppercut.
Nickel pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Bizihwaeile controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaeile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile stalks Nickel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickel's face. Nickel staggers backwards, shaken.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickel gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Chip Nickel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Nickel. #T1#
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickel gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickel.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile looking to stall.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Bizihwaeile blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body.
Nickel tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel is leaning against Bizihwaeile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nickel lands with a right to the head.
Nickel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bizihwaeiles head.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel lands with a short shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel misses with a double jab.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickel counters with a big head kick but Bizihwaeile shrugs it off. #CL#
Bizihwaeile rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizihwaeile's elbow. #T3#
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bizihwaeile has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nickel lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Nickel scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickel circles away.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Nickel moves away
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Nickel back against the cage.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Bizihwaeile controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Nickel responds with a good body kick, but Bizihwaeile manages to step out the way in time.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bizihwaeile seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Bizihwaeile gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickel misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch but Nickel slips to the side
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaeile with a body shot.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bizihwaeile lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Bizihwaeile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Bizihwaeile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaeile connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bizihwaeile doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickel circles away. #T2#
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch
and Bizihwaeile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch there but Nickel circles away.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Bizihwaeile fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nickel lands an uppercut.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nickel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage as Nickel throws knees to the body.
Nickel tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bizihwaeile.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickel gets an underhook and turns Bizihwaeile into the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Nickel pushes Bizihwaeile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bizihwaeile is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaeile fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and pushes Nickel back into the cage.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile prevents Nickel from breaking the clinch.
Nickel lands a left hand.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
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!
Nickel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickel 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: HFC 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Nickel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Nickel backs off Boxaaja throws a huge counter combo but Nickel manages to avoid it all.
Boxaaja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxaaja momentarily.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxaaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Boxaaja there.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Boxaaja's head back.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxaaja.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel catches Boxaaja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxaaja thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxaaja looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Boxaaja manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxaaja thinking.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nickel darts in and clinches Boxaaja up against the cage.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxaaja.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel trying to control the position but instead, Boxaaja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nickel into the cage.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Nickel misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Boxaaja.
Nickel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
A right hand to the body from Boxaaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Nickel.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Boxaaja misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Nickel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Nickel presses Boxaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxaaja lands a body shot.
Nickel presses Boxaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxaaja controls his hands.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxaaja misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja lands a body punch.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxaaja.
A right hand to the body from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Boxaaja. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Boxaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nickel slips a jab from Boxaaja.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boxaaja, as that shot connected.
Nickel misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxaaja! But no joy.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boxaaja moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
Boxaaja scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Nickel closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Nickel.
Nickel pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxaaja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxaaja moves away.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Boxaaja saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Boxaaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boxaaja keeps Nickel at a distance using the push kick.
Paul Boxaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Boxaaja throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Boxaaja gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Boxaaja fails to land.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Nickel wants to break free but Boxaaja has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Boxaaja lands with a hook. Nickel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nickel closes the distance but Boxaaja moves to the side
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Boxaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Boxaaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Boxaaja tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Boxaaja back against the cage.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Boxaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja lands with a left to the head.
Nickel digs a right hand into Boxaaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxaaja's gas tank.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boxaaja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
Nickel pushes Boxaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nickel works on Boxaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel pushes Boxaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
Boxaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nickel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickel lands a left hand.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Boxaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Boxaaja's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boxaaja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boxaaja cracks Nickel with a good jab.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Boxaaja moved away.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxaaja connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickel should have avoided that one. #T1#
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxaaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Boxaaja throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Boxaaja just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNickel.
Boxaaja throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxaaja tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Paul Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Boxaaja is rocked!
Nickel closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Boxaaja out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: HFC 90 - Bigg vs Krutel
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kikuta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kikuta tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kikuta throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Nickel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kikuta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nickel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Kikuta misses
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Kikuta misses.
Kikuta misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Kikuta throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel cracks Kikuta with a good jab.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikuta misses with an uppercut.
Kikuta throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Kikuta missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kikuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Kikuta takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#Kikuta is rocked!
Kikuta misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nickel instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kikuta.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kikuta looking to stall.
Nickel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kikuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickel's defenses.
Kikuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kikuta blocking some punches.
Kikuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kikuta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kikuta misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kikuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kikuta.#CL#
Nickel pushes Kikuta up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nickel.
Kikuta is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickel gets an underhook and turns Kikuta into the cage.
Nickel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikuta lands an elbow just above Nickel 's eye.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kikuta backwards. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kikuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Kikuta misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kikuta misses with a shot to the body
and Kikuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kikuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Nickel finish him?
Kikuta swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a right hand from hell and Kikuta is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Nickel!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 82 - Stardust vs Smith
Date: Jul 02, 2021

#R1#
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Tonissaar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Tonissaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonissaar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm in the buildup to the fight.
Tonissaar lands a front kick.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar lands with a cross.
Nickel motions for Tonissaar to come forward. Nickel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Nickel backs away, Tonissaar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonissaar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Nickel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonissaar rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel wants to slow Tonissaar down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickel checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tonissaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickel's head.
Tonissaar scores with a jab.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tonissaar looks to land a body kick but Nickel moved away.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Tonissaar's body. Tonissaar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel 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.
Nickel tries to score with a low kick but Tonissaar moves his leg out of the way.
Tonissaar scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nickel misses the jab.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Nice body kick there by Tonissaar.
Nickel misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.#T3#
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nickel just manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickel 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.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Tonissaar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonissaar should have avoided that one. #T4#
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Tonissaar moves out of range easily.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonissaar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar keeps Nickel at a distance using the push kick.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickel with a jab.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tonissaar tries to land a body kick
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Tonissaar 's knee.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nickel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Tonissaar 's knee.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel throws a body kick.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tonissaar.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tonissaar!
Nickel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Nickel throws a body punch but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Nickel dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Tonissaar blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nickel moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
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!
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonissaar on the side of the head. #T2#
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar sizes up Nickel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickel is looking to slow Tonissaar down with leg kicks.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel swings for the body but Tonissaar moves out of range.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Tonissaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel thumps Tonissaar with a low kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Nickel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar backing away here, and Nickel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Nickel.
Tonissaar scores with a one two! Nickel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nickel takes a swing at Tonissaar's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nickel misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar motions for Nickel to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonissaar.
An inside leg kick from Tonissaar misses.
Tonissaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Baruto Tonissaar 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickel 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 Tonissaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonissaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Nickel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonissaar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel feints and then cracks Tonissaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tonissaar down.
Tonissaar tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tonissaar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Tonissaar misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar misses with a body kick.
Nickel tries a quick counter leg kick but Tonissaar is wise to it.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonissaar.
Nickel feints a jab promting Tonissaar to slip. Nickel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tonissaar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tonissaar 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.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Tonissaar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonissaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a body kick.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Nickel.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Tonissaar 's knee.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Nickel misses with a series of wild punches.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nickel digs a good hook to Tonissaar's body.
Tonissaar lands with an overhand left.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Tonissaar misses.
Nickel throws a front kick that sends Tonissaar stumbling back into the cage.
Tonissaar tries to land a front kick but Nickel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tonissaar lands with a right hand.
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tonissaar with a body shot.
Tonissaar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar moves forwards but Nickel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baruto Tonissaar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar checks a low kick from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tonissaar scores with a push kick.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body kick.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar lands a jab to the nose.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head but Tonissaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tonissaar 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 79 - Leifsson vs Mendoza
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dos Anjos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Nickel throws a jab when Dos Anjos was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Anjos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel throws a body punch but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1##TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nickel is trying to defend but Dos Anjos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Nickel is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Anjos on the ground.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura but Nickel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Anjos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura here.
Nickel is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Nickel is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Nickel is looking to get back to is feet but Dos Anjos passes into side control. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos Anjos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickel is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet but Dos Anjos is dominant here and he's now got Nickel's back!#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nickel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nickel for a finish. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Nickel showing good submission defense here.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos connects with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Anjos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Dos Anjos moves to clinch but Nickel breaks away
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Dos Anjos takes one to the chin there.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Dos Anjos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nickel avoids it really well and circles away.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel moves out of range of the leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos darts in trying to clinch
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel misses with the combination.
Dos Anjos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Dos Anjos forces Nickel back against the cage and clinches.
Nickel managing to block the knees to the body from Dos Anjos. #TD2#
Dos Anjos jumps into guard, dragging Nickel to the mat.
Nickel is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickel tries to stand but Dos Anjos is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Nickel stands up and waves to Dos Anjos to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Anjos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Dos Anjos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Nickel jabs at Dos Anjos's body.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick that knocks Nickel off balance momentarily.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel tests Dos Anjos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dos Anjos on the side of the head. #T4##TD2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nickel quickly recovers to half guard.

Nickel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dos Anjos is on him like a limpet, forcing Nickel back against the cage.
Nickel avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Dos Anjos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dos Anjos keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Anjos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Nickel moves forwards but Dos Anjos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dos Anjos is able to avoid easily.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Anjos or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad.
Chip Nickel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown
and Nickel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos moves away from the strike by Nickel. #CL2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Anjos can do to turn this around?
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away. #T1##CL2#
Dos Anjos rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos moves to clinch but Nickel breaks away
and Nickel counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Anjos. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Nickel. No joy for Dos Anjos on that attempt.
Chip Nickel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Nickel moves away
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Dos Anjos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch successfully.
Nickel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Anjos blocks a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Anjos has double underhooks. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel throws a jab but it's blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - Nickel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickel's sensitive parts.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
letting Nickel counter with a right hand. #T3#
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Nickel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Anjos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Anjos. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Dos Anjos blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Nickel saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Dos Anjos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nickel swivels and escapes.
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel thuds his shin into the meat of Dos Anjos's side.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses
and Nickel counters with a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Dos Anjos's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Anjos.#T4#
Dos Anjos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches up against the cage.
Nickel avoiding damage as Dos Anjos throws knees to the body.
Dos Anjos keeps control of Nickel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dos Anjos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dos Anjos shoots in for a takedown but Nickel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy body shot
and Nickel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Dos Anjos's leg. Dos Anjos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nickel 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: HFC 74 - Krylov vs Leifsson
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Nickel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Smith tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Kenneth Smith has been cut.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Nickel slaps the foot to one side.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good work by Nickel as he checks the leg kick.
Nickel 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.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
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!
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head. #T1#
Smith throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nickel scores with a head kick.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Nickel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Smith darts in and clinches Nickel up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickel thinks about the counter body kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickel throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Kenneth Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves out of range as Nickel throws a body kick.
Nickel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Smith rushes Nickel and presses him up against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Smith. #T3#
A short uppercut from Nickel.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickel swinging wildly here.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Nickel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.#T4#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel misses with a hook.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith lunges at Nickel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickel's hand.
Nickel lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Nickel throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nickel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nickel misses the jab.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Nickel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Nickel lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.#CL#
Smith has Nickel up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Nickel lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Nickel takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Nickel working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith has Nickel pressed against the cage, preventing Nickel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickel lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Nickel is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nickel lands a body shot. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Nickel tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it.
Nickel takes one to the chin there.
Smith 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.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith avoids the head kick by Nickel.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith lands with a right hand. #T3#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith works Nickel's body with a nice hook.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickel. #CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kenneth Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickel's head.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Nickel strikes.#T4#
Smith defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Nickel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith prevents Nickel from breaking the clinch.
Nickel lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickel.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Smith pushes Nickel up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Nickel. #BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Nickel throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Nickel moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nickel checks a leg kick.
As Smith backs off Nickel throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Smith tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Smith thows a leg kick but Nickel checks it
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nickel throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickel misses with a left hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a head shot.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickel in his tracks.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Nickel's defenses.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel throws a counter combo.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Nickel throws a big counter head kick but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Smith.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith motions for Nickel to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith cracks Nickel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.#T4#
A good leg kick by Smith.
Nickel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel with a hook.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nickel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nickel slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Smith misses.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

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 Kenneth Smith.
I think Nickel 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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.

Event: HFC 70 - Nickel vs Tonissaar
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a nice body shot.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel is looking for a counter combo.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel slips under a jab from Tonissaar.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Nickel's leg. Nickel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonissaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
A nice side step and Tonissaar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonissaar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonissaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar connects with a single shot there.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonissaar defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.#T1#
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Nickel moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Nickel gets tackled into the cage by Tonissaar. Tonissaar maintains the clinch.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Nickel misses with a body punch.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonissaar avoids it.#T2#
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Nickel's ribs.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Nickel misses with a body punch
and Tonissaar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Tonissaar clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Nickel drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Tonissaar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Nickel checks a leg kick nicely.
Nickel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel lands with a slapping head kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Nickel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Nickel.
Nickel throws a wild body kick that Tonissaar sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Tonissaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar cracks a nice hook into Nickel's ribs.
Tonissaar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickel rather than just go for the knockout.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the head.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Tonissaar has Nickel up against the cage in a clinch.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Tonissaar back against the cage.
Nickel lands a nice uppercut.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Nickel.
Tonissaar blocks an uppercut.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
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!
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Nickel back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickel.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with the head strike.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Tonissaar scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickel doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar. #T3#
Tonissaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonissaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickel is able to avoid easily.
Tonissaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Tonissaar's shoulder, as Tonissaar tries to avoid the shot.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Nickel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tonissaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Tonissaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Nickel throws a counter high kick but Tonissaar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Tonissaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nickel blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tonissaar.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickel momentarily.
Nickel lands with a hook. Tonissaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tonissaar walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Tonissaar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a body shot.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonissaar on the wrong end of 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!
Tonissaar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tests Nickel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Tonissaar lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel presses Tonissaar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickel lands a shot to the body.
Nickel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the head.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nickel as the two fighters clinch.
Nickel scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonissaar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Nickel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickel backing away here, and Tonissaar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar blocks a jab.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.#CL#
Nickel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #T4#
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Nickel saw it coming and moves away.
A left lands for Tonissaar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a hook.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Tonissaar gets tackled into the cage by Nickel. Nickel maintains the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Baruto Tonissaar just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Tonissaar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a body kick that stops Nickel in his tracks momentarily.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickel needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Nickel.#CL#
Nickel rushes Tonissaar and presses him up against the cage.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Tonissaar. #T1#
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Nickel stalling in the clinch but Tonissaar improves position.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a right hand.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar. #T2#
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Tonissaar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow. #T3#
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
A body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar takes a shot to the head.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonissaar.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works on Nickel's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tonissaar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tonissaar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar digs a good body shot into Nickel's ribs.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.#T4#
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Tonissaar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Nickel.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tonissaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a body kick that misses
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nickel forces Tonissaar back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar. #T1#
Nickel throws a head punch that misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nickel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel tries a body shot but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Tonissaar.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonissaar.
Nickel is trying to maintain a safe position but Tonissaar gets an underhook and turns Nickel into the cage.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Nickel. #T2#
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Tonissaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Nickel.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Tonissaar.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonissaar lands a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC#
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Nickel is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickel blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tonissaar there.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickel at a distance.
Nickel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Baruto Tonissaar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonissaar thumps Nickel with a low kick.#CL2#
Tonissaar instigates a clinch.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel tries to break the clinch but Tonissaar is controlling the position.
Tonissaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonissaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Nickel.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruto Tonissaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonissaar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Baruto Tonissaar, 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.

Event: HFC 66 - Lachance vs Nofud
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Nickel works the jab nicely.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rex.
Rex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rex.
Rex 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.
A right-left combo lands from Rex. #CUT#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.
Rex misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Rex scores with a nice strike.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rex throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Rex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Rex slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel throws a front kick aimed at Rex's knee but Rex avoids it well.
Rex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rex takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rex.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Rex throws a lazy head kick
and Nickel counters with a good low kick that Rex was not able to check.
Nickel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rex - the referee stops the clock and Nickel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rex. Nickel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rex connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Nickel. #T2#
Nickel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rex blocks a jab.
Nickel throws a head kick that Rex semi-blocks.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Rex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rex misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel scores with a jab to the body.
Rex staying out of range there.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Rex throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nickel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rex.
Rex moves away from the strike by Nickel.
An attempted straight right counter from Rex misses the target.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rex at a distance.
Nickel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rex had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab by Rex.
Rex swings widly with a right hand
letting Nickel counter with a right hand. #KD#
Rex cracks Nickel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rex has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nickel to stand back up!#ROC#Nickel is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rex scrambles back to his feet.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Rex moves out of range easily.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rex throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Rex misses with an uppercut
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rex misses with a body kick.
Nickel lands a jab to Rex's midsection.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Rex's body.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickel.
Rex misses with a kick to the body.
Rex lands a jab to Nickel's midsection.
A lazy body kick from Rex
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Rex takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel throws a jab when Rex was well out of range.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rex loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickel throws a leg kick that misses.
Rex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Rex misses.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rex manages to avoid it.
Rex thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rex with a jab.
Rex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickel misses the jab.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rex in his tracks.
Rex throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Rex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rex might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Rex 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.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Rex swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel lands with a nice body punch.
Nickel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rex counters with a nice uppercut.
Rex looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rex, as that shot connected.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rex is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Rex misses.
Nickel scores with a jab. Rex acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Rex counters with a good, hard body kick but Nickel shrugs it off.
Rex throws a leg kick that misses.
Rex connects with a right hand. Nickel shakes it off.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Rex's head.
Rex throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel blocks the body kick.
Nickel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Nickel walks into a left hand. #T2#
Rex has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rex there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rex swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rex.
Rex misses with a head kick.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Rex lands a big right hand that sends Nickel crashing to the mat! Rex stays standing though and waves Nickel back to his feet!
Nickel is still on wobbly legs! Can Rex finish him?
Rex misses the jab.
Nickel throws the left hand but Rex avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Rex misses.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Rex.
Nickel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nickel. Rex shrugs it off though.
Nickel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rex throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel lands with a straight right. Rex didn't see that one coming.
Nickel digs a good hook to Rex's body.
Nickel throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Rex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rex looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rex misses with an uppercut
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.#T4#
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Rex misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel moves out of range as Rex throws a body kick.
Rex misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel misses with a hook.
Nickel scores with a jab.
Nickel sizes up Rex with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex throws out the jab.
Rex throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex throws out the jab.
Rex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sabotage Rex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nickel throws a jab when Rex was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rex. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rex throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Rex slips the punch.
Nickel scores with a shot to the body.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Rex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Rex.
Nickel misses the jab.
Rex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Rex misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel defending well as Rex loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Rex's defenses.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rex. That did some damage!
Nice jab there from Nickel.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Rex moved away.
Nickel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel jabs at Rex's body.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Rex moved away.
Rex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nickel scores with a jab to the head.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Rex moved out of range nicely.
Rex fakes the leg kick and cracks Nickel in the body.
Nickel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel misses with a hook
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel lands with a hook. Rex tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Rex with a nice cross.
Rex throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Rex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickel misses with a hook.
A combination from Nickel does no damage.
Rex misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel scores with a nice strike.
Rex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickel can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Rex throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rex misses with a head kick.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickel connects with a single shot there.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rex misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Rex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Rex misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Rex looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Rex looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rex misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rex under the eye.
Rex throws a body kick that misses.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Nickel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rex.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Nickel misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Rex slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rex throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rex ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rex will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Rex is looking to counter punch.
Rex misses with a body kick.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rex tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good shot there by Nickel.#T1#
Rex takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nickel slips a jab from Rex.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rex will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rex.
Nickel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rex to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rex throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Rex throws a body kick that misses.
Rex throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel lands a jab to Rex's midsection.
Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rex missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel feints and then cracks Rex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rex down.
Rex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rex takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Rex 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Rex.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rex under the eye.
Rex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses.
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Rex throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rex misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Rex throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick from Rex.
Rex defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rex moves away.
Nickel feints and then cracks Rex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rex down.
Rex missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rex on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Nickel throws a head kick that Rex semi-blocks.
Rex throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rex throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rex with a body shot.
Nickel works the jab nicely.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
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!
Rex connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nickel.
Rex takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel scores with a three punch combo!
Rex cracks Nickel with an open hand slap.
Rex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rex takes one to the chin there.
Rex misses with a kick to the body.
Nickel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A big right from Rex misses.
Rex misses with a looping left.
Rex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rex throws a lazy head kick
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rex misses with a body shot.
Rex drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Rex is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rex misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nickel.
Rex throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rex avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Rex counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rex manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Nickel.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rex has time to react.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rex counters with a good, hard body kick but Nickel shrugs it off.
Nickel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rex throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Rex throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Nickel avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel with a jab.#T2#
A jab from Rex misses.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rex.
Rex throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Rex clobbers Nickel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel checks a low kick from Rex.
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Rex misses with a kick to the body
and Nickel counters with a nice body kick.
Rex takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nickel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Nickel.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rex.
Sabotage Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rex misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel throws a low kick but Rex avoids it.
Rex throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rex wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rex.
Nickel with a jab.
Rex misses with a looping left.
Rex throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Rex throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rex.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rex.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rex misses with an uppercut. Nickel saw that one coming.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Rex's head but Rex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rex feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex throws out the jab.
Rex takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nickel feints and then cracks Rex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rex down.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rex doesn't seem bothered though.
Rex moves out of range as Nickel strikes.
Rex misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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.

Event: HFC 64 - Sosa vs Bulb
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Nickel feints and then cracks Black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black down.
Nickel moves out of range of the body kick.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickel.
Jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
A solid body kick from Nickel. #T1#
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Black misses.
Nickel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black 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.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Chip Nickel has been cut.#T2#
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Nickel throws a push kick but Black slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and moves out of range.
Black throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Black throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Black 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Black avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black motions for Nickel to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickel throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickel lands a slapping body shot.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Black is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nickel misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Black.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black misses with a looping left.
Nickel cracks Black with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Black's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Black misses.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Nickel misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Nickel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickel clobbers Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel keeps Black at a distance using the push kick.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
Black misses with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a left to the body.
Nickel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
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!
Nickel cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Black misses with a combination
and Nickel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Black misses with a leg kick.
Nickel lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
And Black counters with a quick kick to the body but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black blocks a head kick by Nickel.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickel looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Black.#T4#
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickel connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
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!
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Nickel tries to land a leg kick but Black saw it coming and moves away.
Nickel misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickel - the referee stops the clock and Black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickel. Black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickel lands with a slapping head kick.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chip Nickel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Black misses.
Nickel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Nickel. #T1#
Black misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickel.
Black throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nickel. That's going to slow Black down.
Nickel connects with the punch.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Black might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dante Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nickel sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Nickel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Nickel throws a chopping leg kick but Black manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel is looking to score with low kicks.
Black throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Black closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Black throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Black will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Nickel throws a shot to the body.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Nickel.
A shot to the liver by Nickel. Beautiful body shot.
Black throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel connects with a body shot.
Nickel throws the left hand but Black avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Black misses the target.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickel throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Nickel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickel looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Black lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nickel will feel that in the morning.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Black's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickel 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 57 - Red Eagle vs Mendoza
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Chooga fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickel is out of range.
Chooga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chooga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Chooga moves out of range easily.
Nickel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
Chooga misses with an uppercut.
Chooga wants to clinch
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chooga thinking.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chooga.
Chooga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nickel.
Chooga throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chooga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chooga throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel 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.
Chooga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a body kick.
Nickel blocks the body kick.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chooga was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Good shot there by Nickel.#CUT2#It looks like Rooga Chooga has been cut.
Chooga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel slips a jab and a cross from Chooga.
Nickel counters with a body kick.
Chooga throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Chooga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel swings for the body but Chooga moves out of range. #T2#
Chooga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickel doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chooga.
Nickel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nickel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chooga on the side of the head.
Nickel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Chooga's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Chooga misses.
Chooga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickel.
Nickel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chooga.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Chooga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Nickel throws a right and a left that Chooga avoids nicely.
Chooga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nickel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chooga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chooga throws an off balance right hand
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Chooga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Chooga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chooga scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Chooga misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Chooga.
A jab from Chooga misses.
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!
Chooga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
As Nickel tries to get set, Chooga tries to push him back and clinch up but Nickel manages to avoid the attempt.
Nickel thows a body kick. Chooga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chooga throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Chooga misses.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.
Chooga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chooga wants to clinch up but Nickel keeps it at a distance.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rooga Chooga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chooga swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Chooga throws a series of strikes that have Nickel backpedaling.
Chooga swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Chooga darts in trying to clinch
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Chooga misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Nickel.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chooga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickel unleashes a big counter combination but Chooga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chooga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickel moves in close and cracks Chooga with a massive right hand! Chooga, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nickel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Nickel!
A victorious Chip Nickel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rooga Chooga stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is my last fight. It’s been fun while it’s lasted but I won’t be stepping into the cage again. Going to help out at Xtreme Black House and coach some of Master Leader’s up and comers'.

Event: HFC 51 - Heights vs Jahouli
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Nickel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battle misses the jab.
A jab from Nickel misses.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Nickel throws a lazy head kick
and Battle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Battle lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel swinging wildly here.
Battle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel misses with a body shot
and Battle counters with a good, hard body kick but Nickel shrugs it off.
Battle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Nickel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel takes one to the chin there.
Battle scores with a jab. Nickel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Battle takes one on the button.
Battle 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.
Battle throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Nickel misses
letting Battle counter with a right hand.
Battle throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Nice body punch from Battle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Battle misses.
Battle throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Battle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Battle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Battle misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Battle drives through and clinches with Nickel against the cage.
Nickel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not. #T3#
Battle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battle lands a body shot.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Battle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle digs a right hand underneath Nickel's ribcage. Nickel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Battle.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
Battle lands with a light punch inside.
Nickel misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Battle scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battle.
Battle lands a left hand.
Battle works on Nickel's body with a couple of short punches.
Battle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nickel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Battle can turn it around.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Battle.
Battle lands with a right to the head.
Nickel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Battle scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Battle blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Battle cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
Nickel misses with some punches.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Battle pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickels head.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Battle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Battle cracks Nickel with an open hand slap.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Battle.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Nickel tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Nickel back against the cage.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Battle as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Battle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Battle lands a right hand.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel lands a body punch.
Battle lands with a left to the head.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Battle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A left hand lands to the body for Battle. #T2#
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Battle.
Nickel tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battle.
Battle swinging wildly here.
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
Battle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Battle scores with a jab.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Nickel. Those never looked like landing.
Battle scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Battle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Battle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nickel if he has to take too many more of those.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Battle misses.
Dre Battle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle tries to clinch there but Nickel circles away. #CL2#
Battle gets a clinch.
Dre Battle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Nickel takes a shot to the head.
Battle tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Battle prevents a body shot from Nickel.
A short body shot lands from Battle as the two fighters clinch.
Battle lands with a right to the head.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Battle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battle tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Battle cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
A nice left hand lands by Battle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Nice body punch from Battle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Battle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Battle coming out on top.
Battle scores with a jab.
Battle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Battle lands a slapping body shot.
Battle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Battle tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel misses with a left hand
and Battle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Battle jabs at Nickel's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Battle connects with a crisp jab.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Battle.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Battle's shoulder, as Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battle counters with a body kick.
Battle throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Battle. That's going to slow Nickel down.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Battle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickel takes a step back to recover.
Battle with a nice cross.
Jab by Battle.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Battle - that will leave a mark!
A left lands for Battle.#CL2#
Battle rushes Nickel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nickel.
Nickel scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Nickel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Battle.
A short right from Battle.
Battle tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Good body shot from Battle.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Battle tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
A short body shot lands from Battle as the two fighters clinch.
Nickel misses with the head strike.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Nickel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battle gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a nice uppercut.
Battle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Nice body punch from Battle.
Battle lands a left hand.
Battle tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickel.
A head punch on the inside from Nickel fails to land.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Battle lands a left hand.
Battle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dre Battle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Battle 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Battle!
During a confident post fight interview, Dre Battle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 45 - All Hallow's Bash
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel slips under a jab.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Nickel jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Nickel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tonissaar. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickel slips under a jab.#T1#
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Tonissaar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickel with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
A swing and a miss from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonissaar loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Tonissaar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tonissaar is looking to land body kicks.
Tonissaar dodges the punch combination from Nickel. #T2#
Tonissaar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Nickel counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonissaar blocks it.
Nickel tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
Tonissaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonissaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Nickel. Those never looked like landing.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Tonissaar connects with a body shot.
Nickel lands a lovely overhand right.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Nickel checks it.
Nickel wants to clinch.
Tonissaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickel cracks Tonissaar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's front leg with a kick but Nickel checks it. #T4#
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar misses with some punches.
Tonissaar prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Tonissaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonissaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nickel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tonissaar lands a left hand.
Tonissaar throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
A hook to the body from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
Nickel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonissaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickel throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonissaar's elbow.
Nickel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chip Nickel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Nickel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Tonissaar is working Nickel over against the cage.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nickel lands with a right to the head.
Nickel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nickel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nickel prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel gets through Tonissaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar tries to work over Nickel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tonissaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nickel lands with a right to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Tonissaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick lands for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Nickel has knocked Tonissaar down with a huge combo! Nickel steps away and waves a wobbly Tonissaar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tonissaar avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Tonissaar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonissaar.
Nice defenses there by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nickel slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
As Tonissaar looks to move away, Nickel throws a big counter combo but Tonissaar just gets out of the way.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Nickel had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel dips to his left and cracks Tonissaar with an uppercut!#T4#
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Nickel steps away.
Tonissaar misses with a hook.
Nickel throws a big counter combination but Tonissaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tonissaar takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonissaar avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Tonissaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar 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 Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar throws a wild body kick that Nickel sees coming a mile off.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a big counter combination but Tonissaar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nickel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel throws a head kick that half lands.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel looks to land a right hand but Tonissaar moved out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Nickel is looking to clinch but Tonissaar is avoiding it.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Tonissaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Tonissaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
A combination from Tonissaar does no damage.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickel. Tonissaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonissaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickel scores with a one two! Tonissaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tonissaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Tonissaar feints a counter leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Nickel misses the jab.#T2#
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tonissaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonissaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Nickel slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Tonissaar throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar throws a low kick, looking for Nickel's leg but Nickel calmly moves out of range.
Nickel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Nickel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickel down.
A combination from Nickel does no damage.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Nickel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickel misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nickel takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonissaar working aggressively here.
A short right from Nickel on the inside. #CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonissaar backwards.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Tonissaar blocking some punches. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickel scores with a shot to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Tonissaar lands a left hand.
Tonissaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Stalling in the clinch from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickel.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonissaar controls his hands.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Nickel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tonissaar lands with a light punch inside.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Nickel.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baruto Tonissaar.
Well Tonissaar 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 39 - Patriot vs Goncalves
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lentz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Lentz swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nickel.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lentz.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lentz throws an overhand right that lands on Nickel's shoulder, as Nickel tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Lentz.
Nickel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lentz avoids it.
Lentz 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.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lentz's hands.
Nickel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickel throws a lazy right hand but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lentz thuds his shin into the meat of Nickel's side.
Nickel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lentz lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lentz. #T2#
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lentz.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickel misses its target.
Nickel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lentz misses with a straight right.
It appears Nickel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lentz dodges the punch combination from Nickel.
Jab by Nickel.#T3#
Lentz looks to land a body kick but Nickel moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses.
Lentz connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nickel there.#CUT#It looks like Leon Lentz has been cut.
Nickel scores with a nice strike.
Nickel keeps Lentz at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nickel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Lentz only half commits.
Lentz misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lentz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Lentz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Nickel lands a big head kick that sends Lentz tumbling to the mat! Nickel takes a step backwards and waves Lentz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nickel thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lentz! But no joy.
Lentz misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Lentz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lentz scores with a nice strike.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lentz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickel is out of range and Lentz settles back down.
Lentz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nickel checks a low kick from Lentz.
Lentz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lentz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nickel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
Lentz throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Lentz.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Lentz misses its intended target.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lentz.
Lentz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lentz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lentz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lentz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Lentz misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lentz missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lentz cracks Nickel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickel gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Lentz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lentz throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
It looked like Nickel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lentz misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Lentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lentz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickel throws a sloppy head kick and Lentz moves out of range easily. #T4#
Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickel in his tracks.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lentz connects with a looping right hand.
Lentz misses with a looping left.
Nickel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lentz jabs Nickel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Lentz throws a leg kick but Nickel sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Lentz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leon Lentz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lentz lands with a kick to the temple. Nickel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nickel misses the body punch
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lentz misses.
A swing and a miss from Lentz.#T1#
Lentz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lentz.
Lentz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lentz misses with a hook
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel cracks Lentz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lentz lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lentz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickel is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Nickel misses with an uppercut
enabling Lentz to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lentz in his tracks.
Nickel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lentz.
It seemed like Lentz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lentz swings widly with a right hand
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nickel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lentz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Lentz.
Nickel throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickel throws a lazy body kick
and Lentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Nickel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lentz blocks a head kick by Nickel.
Lentz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel cracks Lentz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Nickel.
Lentz takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lentz's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
During a confident post fight interview, Chip Nickel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 33 - Nickel vs Dos Anjos
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Nickel checks it.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a good, hard body kick but Dos Anjos shrugs it off.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but Nickel moves out of range. #CL2#
Dos Anjos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Anjos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Nickel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos feints a jab promting Nickel to slip. Dos Anjos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nickel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nickel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Dos Anjos lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Anjos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Anjos with a poor takedown
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Anjos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Dos Anjos clinches up against the cage.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Dos Anjos.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Nickel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Nickel is looking to counter with head kicks.
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!
Dos Anjos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickel paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Nickel jumps back.
Nickel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body punch
letting Nickel counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Nickel walks into a left hand.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.
Nickel slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing. #CL2#
Dos Anjos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Nickel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dos Anjos prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Dos Anjos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dos Anjos working Nickel over with knees to the body.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
Dos Anjos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dos Anjos scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dos Anjos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickel misses with the head strike.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dos Anjos gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos can't find room to land a body shot as Nickel controls the action.
Dos Anjos tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Dos Anjos back against the cage.
Dos Anjos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickel smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Nickel's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Anjos avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Dos Anjos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Dos Anjos misses its intended target. #CL2#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch.
Dos Anjos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nickel blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Anjos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Anjos tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nickel misses with some punches.
Dos Anjos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickel can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Anjos controls the action. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Dos Anjos coming out on top.#TD2#
Dos Anjos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nickel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nickel prevents Dos Anjos from improving position.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickel, who protects the arm well.
Dos Anjos wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Nickel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickel thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anjos catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickel slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on the side of the head.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dos Anjos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nickel really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos stalks Nickel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickel's face. Nickel staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick which misses Nickel's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickel tries to avoid it.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dos Anjos with the inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dos Anjos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Anjos connects with a body shot that sends Nickel's belly button to the back.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dos Anjos.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Dos Anjos has Nickel up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickel avoids the damage to the body.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dos Anjos scores with a shoulder strike.
Dos Anjos blocking some punches. #T2#
Dos Anjos tries to land a knee to the head but Nickel blocks with his arms.
Nickel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Anjos unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Anjos moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Nickel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
Dos Anjos tries to bum rush Nickel with a series of wild strikes but Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Dos Anjos gets a clinch.
Dos Anjos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC#
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dos Anjos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Dos Anjos. Those never looked like landing.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Anjos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dos Anjos swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Dos Anjos throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickel counters with a left to the body.
Dos Anjos is breathing heavily.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
Nickel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Nickel avoids it.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dos Anjos stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dos Anjos is looking to clinch but Nickel is avoiding it. #T4#
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Anjos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickel swats away the attempt to clinch by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dos Anjos swinging wildly here.
Dos Anjos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick aimed at Nickel's knee but Nickel avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Nickel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ademaro Dos Anjos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Dos Anjos slips the punch.
Dos Anjos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dos Anjos throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dos Anjos fails to land the takedown.
Nickel throws a counter high kick but Dos Anjos was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Dos Anjos lands a nice hook to Nickel's body. Nickel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Dos Anjos misses.
Nickel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Anjos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickel tries to bum rush Dos Anjos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Anjos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Anjos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Anjos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut even more.
Dos Anjos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickel checks a leg kick. #T2#
Dos Anjos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickel on 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!#CL2#
Dos Anjos moves into the clinch.
Dos Anjos is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Anjos.
Nickel lands a left hand. #BC#
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel misses with a double jab.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dos Anjos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dos Anjos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickel keeps working. #T3#
Nickel is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickel is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet.
Nickel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Anjos is working away from the top position though.
Nickel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Anjos is keen to just control but Nickel is a slippery customer.
Nickel tries to kick Dos Anjos off but Dos Anjos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Dos Anjos has managed to clinch.
Nickel tries to work over Dos Anjos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Dos Anjos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Anjos in his tracks.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Dos Anjos's torso.
Dos Anjos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ademaro Dos Anjos just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ademaro Dos Anjos's cut.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Dos Anjos has managed to clinch.
Dos Anjos struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands. #TD2#
Dos Anjos jumps into guard, dragging Nickel to the mat. #SUB2#
Nickel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Anjos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickel controls the pace.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickel trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nickel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dos Anjos has tightened it up now! Nickel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos is the new middleweight champion!
Ademaro Dos Anjos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 28 - Jack vs Nickel
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Nickel.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Jack counters with a single leg into guard. Nickel didn't expect that. #ES2#
Nickel pushes Jack off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jack is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hefty Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Nickel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Hefty Jack has been cut.#T1#
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel with a nice cross.#TD#
Jack dives in and scores a takedown into Nickel's guard.#ES2#
Nickel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Nickel breaks from the clinch.
Nickel connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickel - the referee stops the clock and Jack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickel. Jack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Jack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nickel delivers a nice body kick.
Crunch! Nickel slams his shin into Jack's torso.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickel.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Nickel lands a big head kick that sends Jack to the canvas! Nickel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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.

Event: HFC 23 - Silva vs Qanar
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chooga scores with a jab.
Chooga throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Chooga avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Chooga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rooga Chooga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chooga avoids the head kick by Nickel.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
Chooga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Chooga.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chooga, as that shot connected.
Chooga throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Chooga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Nickel lands a big head kick that sends Chooga tumbling to the mat! Nickel takes a step backwards and waves Chooga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Chooga is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rooga Chooga has been cut.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Oh Chooga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chooga clobbers Nickel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chooga seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Chooga throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Chooga only half commits.
Chooga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chooga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel misses with a wild combination.
Chooga looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Chooga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chooga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel is looking for the big counter here.
Chooga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chooga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chooga with a hook.
Chooga throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Chooga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chooga.#T2#
Chooga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chooga throws a head kick but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Chooga walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Chooga misses.
Chooga misses with a hook.
Chooga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chooga throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Chooga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel throws a big counter head kick but Chooga avoids it with no problem.
Chooga throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a right hand to the body.
Chooga is breathing heavily.
Chooga throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##KD2#
Nickel lands a big right hand that sends Chooga crashing to the mat! Nickel stays standing though and waves Chooga back to his feet!
Chooga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chooga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickel checks it well.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chooga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Chooga.
Nickel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chooga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nickel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nickel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chooga or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickel, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chooga misses with a looping right.
Nickel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Chooga misses
and Nickel counters with a nice leg kick.
Nickel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
Chooga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a crisp right that sends Chooga to the canvas! Nickel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Nickel!
A very excited looking Chip Nickel 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.

Event: Madness Fright Night 35
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1##TD#
Teteny throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nickel was covering up waiting for the punch and Teteny finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Nickel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Teteny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teteny somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Nickel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Teteny misses with a takedown attempt
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Teteny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teteny there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Nickel.
Teteny doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickel counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teteny shoots in but no luck this time.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Teteny is breathing heavily.
Teteny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nickel counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Teteny! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chip Nickel!

Event: Madness 42 Mustache Rides
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Nickel tries to clinch but Lentz is having none of it.
Lentz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lentz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Lentz 's knee.
Lentz throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nickel is looking to clinch but Lentz is avoiding it.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lentz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Nickel tries to clinch but Lentz is having none of it.
Lentz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickel moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Lentz.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lentz throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Lentz has been cut.
Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel lands a glancing blow to the side of Lentz's head.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Lentz as he connects with a hook.
Nickel lands a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Lentz's head back.
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!
Nickel is looking to clinch but Lentz is avoiding it.
Nickel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A bone on bone clash there as Lentz blocks the leg kick.
Lentz throws out a counter right but Nickel avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Lentz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Lentz 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.
Nickel moves in looking to clinch but Lentz pushes him off.
Lentz jabs Nickel right on the nose. Nickel blinks but takes it well.
Nickel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nickel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lentz.
Nickel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lentz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lentz throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Nickel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lentz! Nickel lets Lentz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Lentz is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel drops Lentz with a big left hand! Lentz is injured, injured bad! Nickel jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Nickel!

Event: Madness Fright Night 28
Date: Mar 04, 2020

#R1#
Nickel throws a series of punches but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Nickel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boxaaja. That did some damage!
Nickel takes a swing at Boxaaja's ribcage but misses.
Boxaaja misses with a looping right.
Boxaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickel.
Nickel slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boxaaja's hands.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Boxaaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel lands a nice looking body shot.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Boxaaja.
Nickel slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Boxaaja connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel misses with a head kick.
Boxaaja moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Nickel is looking to slow Boxaaja down with leg kicks.
A big right from Nickel misses. #T1#
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxaaja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boxaaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickel counters with a low kick, right behind Boxaaja 's knee.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Nickel as he connects with a hook.
Nickel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickel's head.
Boxaaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel scores with a leg kick.
Nickel connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Boxaaja misses the target.
Boxaaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Boxaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickel missing with a left hand there. Boxaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
Nickel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxaaja.
Nickel looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxaaja is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Boxaaja 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.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Boxaaja both land. Nice combination.
Boxaaja throws a series of punches but Nickel moves out of range.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boxaaja throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Nickel counter with a right hand.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Boxaaja.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A right-left combo lands from Boxaaja.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Nickel takes one on the button.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boxaaja just manages to avoid it.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut.
Nickel blocks a jab.
Boxaaja throws out a loose jab but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nickel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxaaja circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxaaja lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boxaaja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickel.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxaaja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxaaja.
Nice jab there from Nickel. #T4#
Boxaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boxaaja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxaaja scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel 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.
A punch combination from Boxaaja misses.
Boxaaja misses the jab.
Boxaaja misses with a right hand
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
Nickel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boxaaja just manages to avoid it.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel looks to land a left hand but Boxaaja moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boxaaja checks a leg kick.
Boxaaja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Boxaaja.
Nickel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxaaja.
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 Chip Nickel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boxaaja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Nickel.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Boxaaja staying out of range there.
Boxaaja defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Nickel.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boxaaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxaaja.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel defending well as Boxaaja loads up on a big left hand.
Boxaaja misses with a hook. Nickel ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boxaaja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickel - the referee stops the clock and Boxaaja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickel. Boxaaja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Boxaaja throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickel slips under a jab from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxaaja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickel scoring well with a low kick there.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Nickel catches Boxaaja right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel throws a low kick but Boxaaja moves out of range easily.
Nickel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxaaja.
Nickel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Boxaaja misses the target.
Boxaaja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boxaaja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Nickel slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickel tried to score with a low kick but Boxaaja checks it.
Boxaaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxaaja.
A swing and a miss from Boxaaja.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxaaja thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Nickel.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the body
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Boxaaja lands.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boxaaja can do to turn this around?
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boxaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel. #T3#
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxaaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja blocks a leg kick.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boxaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Nickel.
Nickel blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boxaaja moves out of range of the body kick from Nickel.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
Boxaaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Boxaaja's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Boxaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja scores with a jab to the head.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxaaja momentarily.
Nickel lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Nickel.
Nickel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nickel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickel slips a straight right by Boxaaja.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Boxaaja catches Nickel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boxaaja might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nickel has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxaaja.
Nickel throws a solid leg kick but Boxaaja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickel.
Boxaaja scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. Nickel does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boxaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickel circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Nickel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Boxaaja does no damage.
A big left from Boxaaja misses.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Boxaaja saw that one coming.
Nickel throws a low kick, looking for Boxaaja's leg but Boxaaja calmly moves out of range.
Boxaaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Boxaaja misses.
Boxaaja misses with a double jab
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxaaja throws out the jab.
Boxaaja misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Boxaaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickel.
Nice straight punches there by Nickel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickel.
Boxaaja throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Boxaaja misses the jab.
A slow jab from Boxaaja misses its intended target.
Boxaaja stuns Nickel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boxaaja loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxaaja has time to react.
The fighters circling - Boxaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Nickel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boxaaja misses with a hook.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nickel.
Nickel defending well as Boxaaja loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Boxaaja does no damage.
Nickel misses with a hook.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boxaaja throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Boxaaja lands with a nice combination. Nickel backs away looking to recover.
Nickel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickel cracks the inside of Boxaaja's front leg.
Boxaaja misses with a straight left.
Boxaaja throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Boxaaja misses with a hook.
Nickel throws a front kick that sends Boxaaja stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Boxaaja misses with a looping left.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Boxaaja now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
Boxaaja walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Nickel moves out of range as Boxaaja strikes.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boxaaja throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nickel to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel throws a good cross that connects.
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxaaja throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Nickel lands.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Boxaaja's belly button to the back.
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxaaja swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boxaaja under the eye.
Boxaaja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxaaja at a distance.
Boxaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Boxaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Boxaaja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickel.#ROC#
Boxaaja is rocked!
Boxaaja is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Nickel Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Boxaaja is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chip Nickel!

Event: Madness 32 Petrov vs Jansen
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter closes the distance but Nickel moves to the side
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickel ducks right into an uppercut from Carter.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Nickel slips the punch.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter misses with a double jab. #T1#
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter lands with a cross.
Nickel throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickel throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Nickel blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nickel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickel leaning against his opponent.
Carter lands a body shot. #T3#
Nickel blocking some punches.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Nickel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Nickel misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Nickel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Carter works on Nickel's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Nickel lands a right hand.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Carter.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickel throws a right hand that misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nickel blocks a jab.
Nickel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Jason Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a hook
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Nickel blocks the low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Carter tries a body shot but Nickel blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nickel - that landed with a thud.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickel or not.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel lands with a left to the head.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jason Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel wants to break free but Carter has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nickel.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter pushes Nickel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickel is breathing heavily.
Nickel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickel controls his hands.
Nickel has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter lands a left hand.
Nickel has had enough of the clinch but Carter keeps him there for the moment.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter pushes Nickel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter misses with some punches.
Nickel is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickel's elbow.
Carter prevents a body shot from Nickel. #T3#
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards. #BC2#
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
Carter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carter cracks Nickel with a good jab.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.#T4#
A jab lands there for Carter.#ROC#
Nickel is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickel throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Carter with a jab.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.#CL#
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Nickel in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Carter cracks Nickel with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Carter dominated that second round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carter throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Carter only half commits.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickel throws out the jab.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickel staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Nickel's belly button to the back.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Carter cracks the inside of Nickel's front leg.
Nickel misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carter takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nickel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Nickel - just one landing.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickel off the cage and back into range.
Nickel moves out of range as Carter strikes.#T2#
Carter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Carter jabs Nickel right on the nose. Nickel blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickel walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Carter tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Chip Nickel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Nickel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Nickel settles back down.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickel can do to turn this around?
Nickel keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Nickel looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##KD#
Carter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nickel sprawling to the canvas! Nickel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carter finish him?!
Nickel is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Carter lands a big uppercut and Nickel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nickel looks OK. Carter waves Nickel back to his feet!
Carter grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Nickel takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Carter cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Carter!
Jason Carter 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.

Event: Madness 28 Sogrin Vs Broad
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
Milos throws a shot from downtown. Nickel moves away and avoids it.
Milos misses with a body kick.
Nickel pushes Milos away with a front kick.
Nickel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Nickel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel misses the jab.
Nickel checks the leg kick.
Nickel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milos.
Nickel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nickel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milos throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Milos only half commits.
Nickel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Milos throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickel misses.
Milos scores with a spinning back kick!
Milos thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel staying out of range there.#T1#
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Milos scores with a jab.
Milos ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Milos throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milos throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Milos throws a leg kick
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Milos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Milos avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Milos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Milos misses with a left hand
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel throws a poor cross that misses
and Milos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milos scoring well with a low kick there.
Milos misses with a combination
and Nickel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Milos is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Milos has been cut.
Milos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Milos blocks a jab.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Milos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickel throws out a counter right but Milos avoids it with no problem.
Nickel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milos lands with a slapping head kick.
Milos throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a straight left.
Milos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Nickel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milos back to the cage. Nickel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Milos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Milos is breathing heavily.
Nickel throws a pinpoint strike between Milos's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Milos crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nickel scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Nickel!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Hagler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickel throws a head kick but Hagler moves out of range.
Nickel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hagler.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hagler looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
As Hagler looks to move away, Nickel throws a big counter combo but Hagler just gets out of the way.#KD#
Nickel drops Hagler with a beautiful combination! Hagler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nickel is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagler tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Hagler tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickel doesn't seem bothered though.
Hagler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hagler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagler throws a combination that misses
and Hagler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickel counters with a leg kick.
Marcus Hagler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hagler cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickel throws a jab when Hagler was well out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickel has Hagler pressed against the cage, preventing Hagler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickel lands a body punch.
Nickel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Nickel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nickel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hagler tries to clinch but Nickel is having none of it.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hagler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hagler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickel darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Hagler's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Nickel before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Nickel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
McGraber throws a head kick that half lands.
Nickel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGraber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGraber looks to throw a body kick
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
McGraber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGraber throws a sloppy head kick and Nickel moves out of range easily.
McGraber throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel cracks McGraber on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McGraber falls backwards against the cage. Nickel follows up with more strikes that drop McGraber to his knees. Nickel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McGraber! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Nickel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - One looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terrorelli is looking to counter punch.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
One looks to clinch
and Terrorelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Terrorelli looks to land a right hand but One moved out of range.
One appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
One misses with a left hand
enabling Terrorelli to counter with a crisp jab.
One on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Terrorelli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from One.
Terrorelli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Terrorelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terrorelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli landing strikes.
Terrorelli scores with punches from side control.
Terrorelli cracks One with a big elbow.
One is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
One is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrorelli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Terrorelli throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
One taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
One is still in real trouble! Can Terrorelli finish him?
Terrorelli lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt One! Terrorelli senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put One out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tobi Terrorelli!
Our winner, Tobi Terrorelli, 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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