Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kronke.
Kronke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kronke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kronke throws a sloppy head kick and Nolan moves out of range easily.
Nolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nolan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kronke throws a lazy right hand but Nolan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Kronke drops Nolan with a beautiful combination! Nolan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kronke is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Nolan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolan wants to clinch.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nolan.
Kronke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kronke paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A good leg kick by Kronke.
Nolan walks into a straight right hand from Kronke.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan wants to clinch.#KD2#
Kronke cracks Nolan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kronke has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nolan to stand back up!
Nolan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kronke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nolan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kronke circles away. #KD2#
Kronke cracks Nolan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nolan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kronke finish him? #T2#
Look low, kick high! Kronke uses the oldest trick in the book to send Nolan tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Kronke is absolutely delighted - when Nolan wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eric Kronke!
Eric Kronke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 179
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nolan clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land. #BC#
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nolan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Nolan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Nolan avoids the punch easily.
Nolan slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nolan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Magomedov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Nolan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Magomedov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nolan scrambles back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nolan moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nolan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Magomedov. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nolan. #BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Magomedov scores with a takedown into Nolan's guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU2#
Magomedov stands up from Nolan's guard - Magomedov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nolan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nolan.
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nolan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Nolan moved out of range.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nolan counter with a right hand.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nolan counter with a right hand. #CL#
Nolan has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maksud Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nolan gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Nolan is working an open guard so Magomedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Nolan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nolan ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nolan can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Magomedov and Nolan drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maksud Magomedov!
An out of breath Maksud Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 178
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Nolan pushes Dammon up against the cage in a clinch.
Dammon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nolan after a bit of a struggle.
Dammon tries for a takedown but Nolan manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch. #CL#
Nolan moves into the clinch successfully.
Dammon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nolan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Dammon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nolan breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Nolan gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nolan forces Dammon back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nolan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Nolan has managed to clinch. #T2#
Nolan gets underhooks to prevent Dammon's takedown attempt.
Dammon is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Nolan manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Nolan has Dammon up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Nolan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Nolan lands with a light punch inside.
Dammon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nolan is defending well.#BC#
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Nolan rushes Dammon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nolan clinches up with Dammon and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nolan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Nolan rushes Dammon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Nolan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nolan drives through and clinches with Dammon against the cage. #BC#
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nolan has managed to clinch.
Nolan stops a takedown attempt from Dammon. #BC#
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nolan forces Dammon back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Nolan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nolan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Nolan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dammon can do to turn this around?#CL#
Nolan clinches. #T2##BC#
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nolan forces Dammon back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Nolan. #BC#
Nolan manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Nolan moves into range and clinches up with Dammon.
Nolan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dammon backwards. #T3#
Dammon tries to score a body lock takedown but Nolan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nolan rushes Dammon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nolan manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Dammon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nolan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Dammon.#T4##CL#
Nolan rushes Dammon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dammon is breathing heavily.#BC#
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nolan moves in close and cracks Dammon with a massive right hand! Dammon, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
A pretty intense looking Jon Nolan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nolan moves into range and clinches up with Osipov.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov looking for a takedown.
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.
Nolan tries to circle away but Osipov has him pinned against the cage.
Osipov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osipov's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Osipov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Osipov goes for a takedown attempt but Nolan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osipov with a poor takedown
and Nolan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Nolan instigates a clinch.
Nolan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osipov is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nolan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Osipov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
Osipov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nolan working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Osipov.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nolan defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Nolan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Nolan pushes Osipov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Osipov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nolan, which made it look bad.
Nolan tries to clinch up.
Osipov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Osipov with a poor takedown
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Osipov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nolan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osipov somewhat.#CL#
Nolan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Osipov tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Osipov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nolan wants to get back to his feet.
Nolan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Osipov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nolan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nolan tries to get out of the position.
Nolan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Osipov looking to control but Nolan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Osipov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Osipov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Osipov controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Osipov has control of Nolan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nolan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov tries to control but Nolan wriggling away.
Nolan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Osipov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Osipov controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Let's hope that Osipov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Osipov raining down shots from the mount!
Osipov content just to control the position here.
Nolan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Nolan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Osipov lands with some strikes.
Osipov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Nolan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Osipov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nolan wants to clinch up but Osipov keeps it at a distance.
And Osipov tries to counter it with a takedown but Nolan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fedor Osipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osipov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nolan circles away.
Osipov fails with the takedown
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Osipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Osipov controlling from the top position.
Fedor Osipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osipov trying to control but Nolan is working from the bottom.
Nolan can't keep his opponent in guard - Osipov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan is trying to stand up here but Osipov is controlling him well.
Osipov lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Osipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nolan is staying active underneath Osipov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nolan wants to get back to his feet.
Nolan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osipov on the ground.
Nolan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nolan is trying to stand up here but Osipov is controlling him well.
Osipov lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osipov.
Osipov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Osipov slips a nice elbow through Nolan's hands, connecting with Nolan's forehead.
Osipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Osipov throwing shots but Nolan is blocking nicely.
Osipov drops an elbow to the side of Nolan's head.
Osipov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Nolan is rocked!
Osipov creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Nolan is out cold and this one is all over! Osipov climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Osipov!
A less than humble Fedor Osipov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Demenok
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Lunak misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Lunak keeps the fight on the outside.
Lunak cracks Nolan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nolan, as that shot connected. #KD#
Nolan cracks Lunak with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lunak looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nolan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Lunak lands a big uppercut and Nolan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nolan looks OK. Lunak waves Nolan back to his feet!#ROC2#Nolan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
Nolan drops his hands for a split second and Lunak immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Nolan face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lunak follows up with a right hand that knocks Nolan into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Libor Lunak!

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lunak
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Vieira lands a really nice looking cross but Nolan seems unphased.
Vieira moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Nolan pushes Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira tries to score a body lock takedown but Nolan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vieira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nolan pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Nolan manages to get underhooks.
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.
Vieira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nolan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vieira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nolan working hard to break the clinch.
Nolan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nolan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieira is trying to drag Nolan to the mat but Nolan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Nolan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Vieira wants a takedown but no success here.
Vieira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nolan is defending well.
Nolan prevents the takedown attempt.
Nolan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira. #TD2#
Vieira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nolan regains guard.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Vieira moves into full mount! Nolan won't be happy about that!
Nolan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vieira looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Vieira lands a nice shot to the head.
Nolan'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.
Nolan suckers Vieira into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Nolan is now in Vieira's guard! #SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nolan defends well.
Nolan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nolan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vieira is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Vieira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nolan is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Nolan wanted to stand there but Vieira had control of the position. #SU#
Nolan stands up and waves to Vieira to follow him. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nolan after a bit of a struggle.
Nolan gets underhooks to prevent Vieira's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Vieira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vieira cracks Nolan with an open hand slap.#CL#
Nolan drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Vieira is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vieira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nolan is defending well.
Vieira goes for a takedown attempt but Nolan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.#CL#
Nolan closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Nolan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Nolan prevents the takedown attempt.
Nolan is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nolan down to the mat. Nolan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jon Nolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nolan clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.
Vieira prevents Nolan from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vieira wants a takedown.
Vieira is working for takedown but Nolan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nolan prevents it.
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Jon Nolan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Nolan is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Vieira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nolan is defending well.
Vieira wants a takedown but no success here.
Vieira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nolan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vieira wants a takedown.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Nolan tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nolan prevents it.
Nolan has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Vieira can't get the takedown.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Nolan prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Vieira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vieira is trying to drag Nolan to the mat but Nolan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vieira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nolan wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nolan stops a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Nolan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nolan prevents it.
Nolan is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.#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.
Nolan stops a takedown attempt from Vieira.
Nolan has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Vieira misses.
Nolan is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Nolan has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nolan prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is trying to drag Nolan to the mat but Nolan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Nolan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Nolan takes the fight into the clinch.
Vieira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nolan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira looking for a takedown.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nolan prevents it.
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.#T1#
Nolan wants to break free but Vieira has control. #BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Nolan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vieira wants a takedown.
Nolan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nolan tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Nolan back against the cage.
Vieira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nolan fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Nolan has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Nolan manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Nolan. Nolan maintains the clinch.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nolan prevents it.
Vieira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nolan prevents it.
Vieira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Nolan has closed the distance and engaged Vieira in a clinch.
Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nolan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nolan is pressed up against the cage. Vieira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nolan down to the mat. Nolan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Nolan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Vieira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nolan is defending well.
Vieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nolan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?#BC#
Nolan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Nolan. Nolan maintains the clinch. #T4#
Nolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nolan gets underhooks to prevent Vieira's takedown attempt. #BC#
Nolan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nolan clinches with his opponent.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Nolan manages to get underhooks.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nolan wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nolan prevents the takedown attempt.
Nolan scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Nolan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nolan 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Hatfield vs Tonon
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
A nice combination there by Green. #CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Green misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green misses with a straight right.
Green lands with a straight right. Nolan didn't see that one coming.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green lands with an overhand left.
Nolan slips a jab from Green.
Nolan throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Nolan tries to clinch
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calvin Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing. #T1#
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Nolan.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Calvin Green has been cut.
A big right from Green misses.
Green 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.
Green misses with a left hand
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green looks winded!#CL#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Green misses with a hook
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green misses with an uppercut. Nolan saw that one coming.#CL#
Green tries to keep at a distance but Nolan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green tries to throw a body punch but Nolan avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage. #T2#
Nolan lands a nice uppercut.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Green.
A short left from Green. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Green.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Nolan's defenses.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green 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.
Nolan wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green missing with a left hand there. Nolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Nolan is looking to clinch.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nolan tries to clinch up.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Nolan tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nolan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Nolan misses the target.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nolan.
Green swinging wildly here.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Calvin Green's cut even more.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nolan tries to clinch but Green is having none of it. #T4#
Green throws a hook to the side of Nolan's head but Nolan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Green.
It looked like Nolan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nolan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green throws a nice looking combination but Nolan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nolan wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nolan clinches with his opponent.
Nolan prevents a body shot from Green.
Green tries a body shot but Nolan blocks it.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Green.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Green's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nolan moves out of range as Green strikes.
Green missing with a left hand there. Nolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Green.
Nolan wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nolan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green misses with a hook
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nolan clinches.
Nolan wants to break free but Green has control. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nolan has time to react.
Nolan tries to clinch up.
Jon Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nolan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green is looking for the big counter here.
Green swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#The cut above Calvin Green's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green swings widly with a right hand
letting Nolan counter with a right hand.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nolan on the side of the head.
Green misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Nolan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Green! Nolan lets Green back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Green is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nolan blocks a jab.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Nolan finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Nolan ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Green clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Lomax
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Schrodinger. Those never looked like landing.
Nolan is looking to counter punch.
Schrodinger's corner calls for a 1-2. Schrodinger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schrodinger cracks Nolan with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
Schrodinger fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Schrodinger 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.
Nolan doesn't manage to clinch there - Schrodinger circles away. #KD2#
Schrodinger sends Nolan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Schrodinger is motioning to the referee to let Nolan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Nolan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrodinger swings for the body but Nolan moves out of range.
Schrodinger throws a lazy right hand but Nolan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Nolan takes the fight into the clinch.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Schrodinger is controlling him.#T1#
Schrodinger stalling in the clinch.
Schrodinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schrodinger has Nolan pressed against the cage, preventing Nolan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schrodinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schrodinger throws a head punch that misses.
Nolan working hard to break the clinch.
Schrodinger is leaning against Nolan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schrodinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nolan up against the cage.#BC2#
Schrodinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Schrodinger misses with a hook.
Nolan throws a big counter combination but Schrodinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nolan moves to clinch but Schrodinger breaks away
and Schrodinger counters with a left to the body.
Schrodinger thuds a left hand into Nolan's body.#KD2#
Schrodinger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nolan sprawling to the canvas! Nolan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Schrodinger finish him?!
Oh Nolan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrodinger drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nolan's head, knocking him out cold! Schrodinger is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erwin Schrodinger!
After the big win, Erwin Schrodinger made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Wayne vs Lomax
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Ekwall misses its intended target.
Ekwall stalks Nolan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nolan's face. Nolan staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
A big right from Ekwall misses.
Nolan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nolan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekwall.
Ekwall misses with a hook
and Nolan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Wes Ekwall has been cut.
Ekwall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Ekwall toppling to the canvas! Ekwall scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekwall misses with a head kick.
Nolan throws a series of punches but Ekwall avoids them all with ease.
Ekwall throws the left hand but Nolan avoids the punch easily.
Ekwall misses with a kick to the body
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekwall throws a hook but Nolan avoids it easily.
Ekwall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekwall's corner calls for a 1-2. Ekwall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD#
Nolan drops Ekwall with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ekwall looks back up at him and smiles so Nolan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ekwall is rocked!
Ekwall throws a nice looking combination but Nolan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ekwall is still on wobbly legs! Can Nolan finish him?#T1#
Ekwall throws a right hand that misses
and Nolan counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ekwall off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Nolan follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ekwall was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Wes Ekwall spoke after the fight, saying 'I will tell you. I have been hit harder by hooker's thighs. He has heart and is most likely using roids. No other way he can beat me. '.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Steel misses with an uppercut. Nolan saw that one coming.
Steel misses the body punch
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel with the inside leg kick.
Steel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nolan.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it.
Steel lands a body shot.
Nolan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
Steel tests Nolan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nolan counters with a left 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!
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nolan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Nolan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Nolan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nolan just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Steel misses with the body kick
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Nolan moves away from the strike by Steel.
Nolan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Nolan.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nolan has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Nolan down.
Nolan misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a nice kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nolan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Steel throws a body kick that misses #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steel! Nolan lets Steel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Nolan scores with a counter punch that sends Steel to the canvas! Nolan smells blood - he's punishing Steel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Steel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
A relieved looking Jon Nolan 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: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Delsarte misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a left to the body.
Delsarte misses with a hook #KD#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Delsarte toppling to the canvas! Delsarte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Nolan.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nolan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delsarte.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nolan throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Nolan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Delsarte right on the button. Delsarte goes down! Nolan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nolan gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
A relieved looking Jon Nolan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel is looking to slow Nolan down with leg kicks.
Nolan digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nolan throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nolan lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Nolan scores with a body shot.
A combination from Nolan does no damage.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Nolan as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Nolan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Nolan breaks from the clinch.
Nolan slips under a jab.
Steel misses the body punch
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nolan blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Steel swings widly with a right hand
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Nolan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nolan finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Nolan lands an uppercut, right on the button! Steel tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
An out of breath Jon Nolan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Crewman V lands a big head kick that sends Nolan tumbling to the mat! Crewman V takes a step backwards and waves Nolan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
Crewman V throws out a loose jab but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crewman V looks to land a left hand but Nolan moved out of range nicely.
Crewman V misses with a left hand
and Crewman V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Crewman V get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Crewman V stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Nolan runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
A relieved looking Jon Nolan 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: GC 448: Takahashi VS Le Delma
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Phol as he connects with a hook.
Nolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Phol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol taking a breather.
Phol effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol has Nolan pressed against the cage, preventing Nolan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.#T1#
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol keeps control of Nolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Nolan.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Phol to work.
Nolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol misses with some punches. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol tries a body shot but Nolan blocks it.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol working aggressively here. #BC#
Phol manages to break the clinch.
Phol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Phol misses
and Phol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.#CL#
Phol clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Nolan breaks the clinch.
Phol throws a series of punches but Nolan avoids them all with ease.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nolan moves away.
Nolan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phol takes one to the chin there.
Phol slips a jab from Nolan.
Nolan avoids the body shot from Phol.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it.
Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Phol has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan. #T4#
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nolan can't break the clinch.
Phol working aggressively here.
Nolan tries a body shot but Phol blocks it.
Phol lands a right hand.
Phol lands an uppercut.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nolan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phol swings for the body but Nolan moves out of range.
Phol is looking to wear down Nolan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phol misses with a hook.
Phol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Phol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Nolan has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol.
Nolan blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Phol tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Nolan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Phol is controlling him.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Nolan avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nolan's elbow.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Nolan controls the action. #T2#
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Phol tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nolan is looking to break free of the clinch but Phol has double underhooks.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan. #T3#
Phol working aggressively here.
A short left from Phol.
A body shot lands from Phol.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol prevents Nolan from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan. #T4#
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nolan blocks a body shot from Phol.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Phol has him pressed against the cage.
Phol misses with some punches.
Nolan letting Phol take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phol tries to work over Nolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nolan prevents a body shot from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol'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#
Nolan misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming.
Phol throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Nolan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phol misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Phol toppling to the canvas! Phol scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!
Phol tries to get into range but Nolan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Phol! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Nolan scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
After winning the bout, Jon Nolan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 439: Strï¿½lman VS Areni
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Nolan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drop can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nolan checks a leg kick.
Drop throws a head kick that misses.
Nolan drops his hands momentarily and Drop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick from Drop misses.
Drop misses with the body kick
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drop misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Drop! Nolan lets Drop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nolan misses the shot to the body.
Drop lands a leg kick that knocks Nolan off balance momentarily.
Drop thows a leg kick but Nolan checks it #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Drop toppling to the canvas! Drop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!
Drop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nolan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.#CL#
Drop closes the distance and pushes Nolan back into the cage.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nolan's efforts to push away.#T1#
Drop throws an elbow that misses.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nolan is trying to force a seperation but Drop has the dominant position.
Nolan dodges an elbow strike from Drop.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Nolan is blocking nicely.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Drop is controlling him.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nolan avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drop.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Nolan avoids a wild elbow strike from Drop.
Drop has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan.
Drop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop misses with some punches.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nolan avoids it.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Nolan is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nolan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nolan can turn it around.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nolan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nolan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nolan tries to circle away but Drop has him pinned against the cage.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nolan avoids it.#BC2#
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Drop tries a head kick but it misses.
Nolan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Drop misses with a body shot
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Drop tries to clinch there but Nolan circles away.
Drop misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Drop toppling to the canvas! Drop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!#CUT2#Martin Drop's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Drop clinches. #T4#
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nolan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop missing with knees to the body.
Drop throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drop struggles to land a body shot inside as Nolan controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Drop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nolan.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
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 Martin Drop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Drop'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#
Drop tries to clinch up.
Nolan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Drop lands a head kick! #CL#
Drop instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nolan manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Nolan gets tackled into the cage by Drop. Drop maintains the clinch.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nolan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nolan blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Nolan is blocking nicely.
Drop keeps control of Nolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nolan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nolan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Nolan wants to break free but Drop has control.
Nolan blocking some punches.
Drop trying to land knees to the body.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Nolan is trying to push Drop away but Drop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martin Drop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Drop.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Drop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nolan can do to turn this around?
Drop misses with a knee strike. #T2##BC2#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nolan tries to keep at a distance but Drop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nolan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Drop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drop tries to clinch
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nolan checks a low kick from Drop.
Nolan missing with a left hand there. Drop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drop wants to land a leg kick but Nolan is out of range. #CL2#
Nolan moves into the clinch.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Nolan blocks with his arms.
Drop misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop keeps control of Nolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nolan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nolan is looking to break free of the clinch but Drop has double underhooks.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Nolan blocks it.
Nolan can't break the clinch.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop misses with some punches. #T4##BC2#
Nolan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drop lands a high kick!
Nolan throws a jab when Drop was well out of range.
Nolan misses with a few strikes there.
Drop darts in trying to clinch
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drop throws a front kick aimed at Nolan's knee but Nolan avoids it well.
Drop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nolan counters with a straight that turns Drop's legs to rubber! Nolan pushes forward with more strikes and Drop goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 433: Mollen VS Gonza
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Nolan drops Christ with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Christ looks back up at him and smiles so Nolan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
A combination from Nolan does no damage.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christ with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nolan on the side of the head.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Nolan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Nolan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ missing with a left hand there. Nolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Nolan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Christ toppling to the canvas! Christ scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!#ROC2#Christ is rocked!#CUT2#Julio Christ's cut is getting worse.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Nolan slips the punch.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Nolan ducks down to avoid it.
As Christ backs off Nolan throws a huge counter combo but Christ manages to avoid it all.
Christ seems to have got his legs back now.
Nolan misses with the combination.
Christ throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Nolan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Nolan moves forwards but Christ connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Nolan's head back. #KD2#
Nolan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Christ sprawling to the canvas! Christ rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nolan finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nolan throws a big shot that misses.
Christ went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Nolan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nolan. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nolan measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Christ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 69: Grunge Is Not Dead!
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Bear throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nolan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nolan digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.
Nolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bear. #KD#
Nolan lands a left and a right that send Bear crashing to the mat, dazed. Nolan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Teddy Bear has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear switches off momentarily and Nolan cracks him with a monster right hand! Bear topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nolan dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Our winner, Jon Nolan, 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.
Teddy Bear was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.

Event: Grunge 63: Never Forget
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Reign cracks Nolan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Nolan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
It seemed like Nolan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reign connects with a solid leg kick.
Nolan slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Nolan scores with a four punch combination!
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nolan. That did some damage!
Reign lunges at Nolan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nolan's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nolans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nolan looks to land a right hand but Reign moved out of range.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reign digs a good body shot into Nolan's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Nolan.
As Reign backs off Nolan throws a huge counter combo but Reign manages to avoid it all.
Reign uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nolan.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nolan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Reign lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nolan takes a step back to recover.
Reign throws a series of punches but Nolan avoids them all with ease.
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nolans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nolan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reign doesn't seem bothered though.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Reign lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan.
Nolan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Reign.
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Reign breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Reign lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reign chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Nolan both land. Nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reign.
Reign swats away the attempt to clinch by Nolan.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Nolan throws a series of punches but Reign moves out of range.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Nolan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reign.
Reign throws a series of strikes that have Nolan backpedaling.
Reign throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nolan.#T3#
Reign misses with a left hand
and Nolan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nolan staying out of range there.
Nolan blocks a jab.
Reign throws a combination that misses
and Nolan scores with a counter punch that sends Reign to the canvas! Nolan smells blood - he's punishing Reign with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Reign has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Grunge 60: Mother Love Bone
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Jesus darts in trying to clinch
and Nolan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jesus thinking.
Nolan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus moves to clinch but Nolan breaks away
and Jesus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jesus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jesus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nolan.
Jesus tries to clinch
and Nolan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus moves to clinch but Nolan breaks away
and Nolan counters with a huge left! Jesus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nolan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jesus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Nolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 54: Canada
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nolan scores with a body shot.
Nolan throws a good cross that connects.
Nolan throws a hook to the side of Fire's head but Fire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nolan throws a looping overhand right but Fire ducks down to avoid it.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nolan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nolan sprawls and moves away.
Nolan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nolan sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan misses with a looping right.
Fire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nolan. #T1#
Fire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nolan.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fire moves away from the strike by Nolan.
Fire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fire 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.
Fire avoids the body shot from Nolan. #KD2#
Nolan lands a left and a right that send Fire crashing to the mat, dazed. Nolan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Fire is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Nolan.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nolan.
Nolan throws a lazy right hand but Fire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fire feinted with a counter takedown.
Nolan throws the left hand but Fire avoids the punch easily.
Nolan looks to score with a jab to the body but Fire is just out of range.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Nolan avoids it well and moves away.
Fire takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Nolan misses with a looping right.
Nolan misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nolan!
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Nolan is trying to buck Fire off.
Nolan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fire.
Fire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nolan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nolan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fire lands an elbow.
Fire has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nolan!#T4#
Fire breaks from Nolan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Fire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC#Nolan is rocked!
Fire postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Nolan is out cold - huge knockout for Fire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
A relieved looking Spinning Fire 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: Grunge 49: Wake Up
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Nolan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Leviathan takes one to the side of the head.
Nolan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Leviathan.
The Leviathan tests Nolan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nolan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Leviathan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nolan scrambles back to his feet.
Nolan misses with a hook
and The Leviathan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leviathan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Nolan takes one to the side of the head.
Nolan scores with the left hand. The Leviathan knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Rex The Leviathan has been cut.#T1##KD#
Nolan sends The Leviathan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nolan is motioning to the referee to let The Leviathan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nolan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Nolan misses.
The Leviathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nolan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nolan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Leviathan manages to avoid it.
The Leviathan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Leviathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nolan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan throws an off balance right hand
and The Leviathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nolan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The Leviathan looks to land a left hand but Nolan moved out of range nicely.
Nolan throws an off balance right hand
and The Leviathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Leviathan throws the left hand but Nolan avoids the punch easily.
As The Leviathan looks to move away, Nolan throws a big counter combo but The Leviathan just gets out of the way.
Nice shot by The Leviathan.
Nolan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nolan misses with a left hand #KD2#
and The Leviathan counters with a nice right hand that sends Nolan toppling to the canvas! Nolan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Leviathan finish him?!
Nolan looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Leviathan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nolan. The Leviathan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex The Leviathan!
After winning the bout, Rex The Leviathan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BBFC 11: Krutel Vs. Bigg
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Warren misses with a combination
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Warren.
Nolan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nolan is looking to counter punch.
Warren throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range.
Nolan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nolan looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warren! But no joy.#KD#
Nolan cracks Warren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Warren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nolan finish him? #CUT#It looks like Dexter Warren has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Warren.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren throws a combination that misses
and Nolan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
A relieved looking Jon Nolan 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: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Steel gets a clinch.
Nolan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Steel presses Nolan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nolan controls his hands.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nolan is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nolan.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Steel backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Nolan's temple! It sends Nolan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Steel celebrates and the doctors try to help Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jerome Steel!
After winning the bout, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Pacula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nolan.
Nolan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nolan misses with a looping right.
Pacula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pacula 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.
Pacula fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nolan throws out a loose jab but Pacula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacula with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jon Nolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zbigniew Pacula.
Nolan tries to bum rush Pacula with a series of wild strikes but Pacula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacula fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nolan avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacula fails with the takedown
and Nolan counters with a crisp right that sends Pacula to the canvas! Nolan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Nolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 15
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Nolan lands with a shot to the body.
MiG tries to clinch up
letting Nolan counter with a right hand.
Nolan throws a hook to the side of MiG's head but MiG sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nolan just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Nolan drops MiG with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MiG looks back up at him and smiles so Nolan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#MiG is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sergei MiG has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches MiG flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! MiG is out cold! Nolan holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Nolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Sergei MiG spoke after the fight, saying 'The fix was in. I'm sorry, but I needed the money. Otherwise, I'd flatten that bum inside a round if QFC was paying better than $400.'.

Event: Checkmate Championship 17
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nolan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Tyson throws an off balance right hand
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nolan.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nolan.
Nolan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nolan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Nolan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Nolan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.#T1#
Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ashwin Tyson has been cut.
Tyson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nolan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nolan misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Nolan lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyson lands a jab.
Nolan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Nolan goes down and covers up as Tyson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashwin Tyson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ashwin Tyson waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Checkmate Contenders 8
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Republic!
Nolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Republic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banana Republic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic misses the jab.#KD#
Nolan lands a left and a right that send Republic crashing to the mat, dazed. Nolan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Republic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic misses with a body punch
and Nolan rattles Republic with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Republic tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nolan dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Republic stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!

Event: Checkmate Championship 14
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nolan! But no joy.#CL#
Wallace darts in and clinches Nolan up against the cage.#BC2#
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD#
Wallace feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nolan sprawling to the canvas! Nolan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wallace finish him?! #ROC#Nolan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Wallace ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nolan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan looks to land a combination but Cauchy avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cauchy.
Nolan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nolan misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cauchy to counter with a crisp jab.
Cauchy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nolan works Cauchy's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Cauchy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cauchy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cauchy is looking to advance position but Nolan won't allow it.
Nolan wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Nolan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cauchy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Nolan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cauchy fails to pull guard.
Nolan prevents a body shot from Cauchy.
Cauchy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nolan is looking to break free of the clinch but Cauchy has double underhooks.
Cauchy lands a shoulder strike.
Cauchy misses with the head strike.
Cauchy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Cauchy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustin Cauchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cauchy is trying to drag Nolan to the mat but Nolan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustin Cauchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cauchy fails with a takedown attempt.
Cauchy misses with a takedown attempt
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Cauchy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cauchy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nolan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cauchy trying to pass the guard but Nolan defending well. #SUB#
Cauchy is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cauchy is looking for a kimura but Nolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cauchy to get the leverage. #T3#
Nolan is trying to stand up here but Cauchy is controlling him well.
Cauchy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cauchy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nolan pushes Cauchy off looking to stand but Cauchy dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cauchy is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cauchy misses with a head shot. Nolan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nolan wants to stand and escape but Cauchy is having none of it.
Cauchy wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving.
Cauchy throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cauchy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nolan's guard. #SUB#
Cauchy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES2#
Nolan kicks off Cauchy and gets to his feet.
Nolan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cauchy.
Nice takedown defense from Nolan. No joy for Cauchy on that attempt.
Cauchy misses with a leg kick
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nolan misses with a double jab
and Cauchy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cauchy looks for a takedown but Nolan sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Nolan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cauchy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nolan.
Cauchy dives in for a single leg takedown but Nolan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nolan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cauchy has his takedown stuffed
and Cauchy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Cauchy with that takedown attempt.
Nolan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustin Cauchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cauchy or perhaps it was just good defense by Nolan, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Nolan as Cauchy shoots in.
Cauchy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nolan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cauchy or perhaps it was just good defense by Nolan, which made it look bad.
Nolan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jon Nolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nolan throws a body punch but Cauchy moves out of range.
Cauchy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nolan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nolan stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nolan. Cauchy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cauchy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Nolan misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cauchy misses the target.#TD#
Cauchy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nolan's half guard.
Cauchy 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.
Cauchy prevents Nolan from standing back up.
Cauchy is pressing down on Nolan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nolan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cauchy is looking for a kimura but Nolan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cauchy to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Cauchy seems to be looking for submissions.
Nolan is trying to stand. #ES2#
Nolan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cauchy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cauchy misses with a body punch.
Cauchy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nolan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cauchy misses with a takedown attempt - Nolan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cauchy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nolan defends well and Cauchy ends up having to push Nolan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nolan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cauchy with a body shot.
Nolan throws a right hand that misses
and Cauchy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cauchy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nolan tries to avoid it but Cauchy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nolan to the ground. Nolan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Nolan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cauchy counters with a stiff right hand.
Cauchy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nolan.
As Nolan backs away, Cauchy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cauchy shoots in for a takedown but Nolan shows good takedown defense.
Nolan stuffs the takedown.
Cauchy shoots and misses
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cauchy throws a lazy uppercut
and Nolan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cauchy loses concentration momentarily and Nolan pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Cauchy crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Nolan finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Nolan!
After winning the bout, Jon Nolan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Checkmate Knight Battle Finale
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nolan.
Snow throws an off balance right hand
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Brian Snow has been cut.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
Nolan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Nolan does it's job there.
Nolan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow misses with a hook to the body
and Nolan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nolan lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Snow - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Championship 6
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jax Chambers has been cut.
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nolan.
Nice body punch from Chambers.
Nolan misses with a two punch combination.
Nolan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chambers finds it's way round the side to connect with Nolan's head.
Chambers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Chambers.
Nolan misses with a hook
and Chambers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chambers cracks Nolan with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nolan misses with a hook
and Chambers counters with a stiff right hand.
Nolan misses with a hook
and Nolan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nolan misses with a left hand
and Chambers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nolan ducks right into an uppercut from Chambers.
Chambers throws a sloppy body shot
letting Nolan counter with a right hand.
Nolan throws a lazy uppercut
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Nolan throws a hook to the side of Chambers's head but Chambers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nolan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan looks to land a left hand but Chambers moved out of range nicely.
Chambers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chambers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nolan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chambers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chambers cracks a nice hook into Nolan's ribs.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
Chambers lands a body shot.
Nolan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chambers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nolan throws an off balance right hand
and Chambers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nolan misses with a wild combination.
Nolan loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Chambers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chambers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chambers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nolan moves away from the strike by Chambers. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Chambers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nolan doesn't seem phased though.
Nolan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chambers fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nolan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nolan looks to clinch but Chambers throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nolan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jax Chambers!
During a confident post fight interview, Jax Chambers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Championship 3
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner throws a combination that misses
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut.
Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Gardner.
Nolan throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nolan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nolan misses with an uppercut. Gardner saw that one coming.
Gardner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nolan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gardner.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nolan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anton Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gardner.
Nolan misses with a body shot.
Gardner throws out a powerful jab.
Gardner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner feints a jab promting Nolan to slip. Gardner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nolan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
Gardner moves away from the strike by Nolan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Nolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Nolan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gardner cracks Nolan with an open hand slap.
Gardner jabs at Nolan's body.
Gardner misses with a hook
and Nolan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gardner throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Gardner misses with a hook #KD#
and Nolan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gardner! Nolan lets Gardner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gardner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner looks to throw the jab but Nolan is out of range.
Gardner is still on wobbly legs! Can Nolan finish him?
Gardner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gardner misses the shot to the body.
Gardner seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Gardner misses. #KD2#
Gardner lands a left and a right that send Nolan crashing to the mat, dazed. Gardner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gardner jabs at Nolan's body.
Gardner slips under a jab from Nolan.
Gardner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
Gardner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nolan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Nolan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nolan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gardner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nolan.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nolan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gardner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nolan throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Gardner misses.
Gardner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gardner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nolan's hands.
Nolan slips under a jab.
Nolan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardner scores with a jab to the head.
Nolan needs to keep his hands up - Gardner had a free shot at his head there.
Gardner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.#T3##KD2#
Gardner sends Nolan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gardner is motioning to the referee to let Nolan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Nolan is rocked!
Gardner cracks a nice hook into Nolan's ribs.
Gardner lands with a nice body punch.
Gardner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nolan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gardner.
Nolan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Nolan misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nolan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardner.
Gardner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gardner throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nolan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gardner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nolan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Nolan.
Nolan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nolan wants it to stay on the feet.
Nolan throwing a counter right hand but Gardner manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch but Nolan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nolan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gardner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nolan moves forwards but Gardner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nolan throws a combination. Gardner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gardner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nolan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardner thinking. #CL2#
Gardner rushes Nolan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner misses with some punches.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner has Nolan pressed against the cage, preventing Nolan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nolan is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
Gardner lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Gardner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gardner misses the jab.
We've been informed that Gardner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gardner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gardner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gardner throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Gardner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nolan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nolan defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Gardner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nolan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gardner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nolan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nolan avoids the body shot from Gardner.
Gardner missing with a left hand there. Nolan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gardner lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardner defending well as Nolan loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nolan cracks Gardner with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gardner.
Gardner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anton Gardner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gardner lands a really nice looking cross but Nolan seems unphased.
Nolan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Gardner sends Nolan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gardner is motioning to the referee to let Nolan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Nolan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner misses with a hook. Nolan ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nolan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Gardner lands a big right hand that sends Nolan crashing to the mat! Gardner stays standing though and waves Nolan back to his feet!
Gardner thuds a left hand into Nolan's body.
Gardner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nolan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gardner drops Nolan with a huge uppercut! Nolan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gardner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Gardner!
Anton Gardner is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Anton Gardner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan walks into a straight right hand from Bigg.
Bigg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bigg throws a leg kick which misses Nolan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nolan tries to avoid it.
Nolan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bigg throws out the jab.
Bigg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bigg throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Bigg.
An inside leg kick lands from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg scores with a nice head shot.
Bigg lunges at Nolan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nolan's hand.
Nolan connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Bigg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nolan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigg.
Bigg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nolan.
Nolan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bigg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bigg works the jab nicely.#KD#
Nolan drops Bigg with a beautiful combination! Bigg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nolan is looking for the KO!#ROC#Bigg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolan circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bigg tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nolan wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan retains his heavyweight title!
Jon Nolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Nolan is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nolan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nolan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nolan tries to clinch but Snow moves away
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow misses with a hook
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Nolan takes the fight into the clinch.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Nolan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nolan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snow misses with a body punch. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Nolan is just out of range.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow throws a hook but Nolan avoids it easily.
Nolan avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow misses with a two punch combination.
Snow throws a jab when Nolan was well out of range.
Jon Nolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nolan throws a series of punches but Snow avoids them all with ease.
Snow throws a lazy uppercut
and Nolan counters with a straight right hand.
Snow moves away from the strike by Nolan.
Snow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nolan. Nolan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Nolan closes the distance and pushes Snow back into the cage.
Nolan misses with a punch to the body.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land. #BC#
Snow manages to break the clinch.
Nolan defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Nolan moves to clinch but Snow breaks away
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Snow.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nolan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nolan misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Snow. #T2##BC#
Snow breaks the clinch.
Nolan slips under a jab from Snow.
Snow lands an overhand right.
Nolan tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow throws a series of punches but Nolan moves out of range.
Nolan misses with a few strikes there.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolan walks into a jab.
Nolan slips under a jab.
Nolan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolan tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Nolan has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Nolan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Nolan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nolan.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Snow tries a body shot but Nolan blocks it.
Snow lands a right hand.
Nolan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nolan. #BC#
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow connects with a right hand. Nolan shakes it off.#CL2#
Nolan rushes Snow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nolan blocks a body shot from Snow.
Nolan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nolan presses Snow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Snow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nolan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Nolan has managed to clinch.
Nolan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow prevents a body shot from Nolan. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nolan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nolan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snow in his tracks. #T4#
Nolan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Nolan takes the fight into the clinch.
Snow blocking some punches.
Nolan tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Nolan back against the cage.
Nolan lands a body shot.
Snow wants to break free but Nolan has control.
Nolan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nolan lands with a left to the head.
Snow digs a right hand into Nolan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nolan's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Nolan - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nolan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nolan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nolan fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nolan - that landed with a thud.
Nolan tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
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 Brian Snow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nolan lands a hook that stumbles Snow back into the cage. Nolan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Snow to the canvas! Nolan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Snow has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jon Nolan, 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: Checkmate The Crowning : RD#2
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Nolan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Run is looking to clinch.
Nolan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Run.
Nolan throws out a counter right but Run avoids it with no problem.
Nolan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Test Run has been cut.
Run throws a jab when Nolan was well out of range.
Jon Nolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan stuns Run with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Run misses the jab.
Run looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Run on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nolan has knocked Run down with a huge combo! Nolan steps away and waves a wobbly Run back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
A big left from Run misses. #CL2#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Run throws a punch but it's blocked by Nolan.
A short left from Nolan.
A head punch on the inside from Run fails to land.
Nolan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Run.
Run letting Nolan take a breather here.
Nolan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nolan gets through Run's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Run doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Run misses with the head strike.
Nolan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Run backwards. #CUT2#
Test Run's cut is getting worse.
Nolan lands with a left to the head.
Run misses with a punch on the inside.
Run tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nolan lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Run misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Run fails to land.
Run fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Run.
Run tries a body shot but Nolan blocks it.
Nolan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Run scores with a nice hook to the head.
Run misses with some punches.
Run throws a head punch that misses.
Run lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nolan scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nolan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Run.
The referee calls for Nolan to work.
Nolan throws a head punch that misses.
Nolan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runs head.
Run misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Run blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Run.
Run tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Nolan.
Run is breathing heavily.#T3#
Run tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nolan's elbow.
Nolan lands a body shot.
Nolan pushes Run back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nolan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Test Run's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nolan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nolan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nolan.
Run swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nolan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nolan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Run is rocked!
Nolan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Run is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Test Run's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nolan scores with a shot to the side of Run's head.
Run misses with a punch on the inside.
Nolan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan gets through Run's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nolan lands with a right to the head.
Nolan blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Nolan.
Nolan cracks Run with a nice body shot.
Nolan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Run up against the cage.
Run misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Run throws a punch but it's blocked by Nolan.
Run seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Run.
Nolan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Run backwards.
A short right from Nolan.
A head punch on the inside from Run fails to land.
Nolan pushes Run back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nolan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Run with a big uppercut! Run tries to clinch up but Nolan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Run to the mat! Run covers up and Nolan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Nolan!
A victorious Jon Nolan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Ter throws a nice looking combination but Nolan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Ter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ter wants to clinch.
Nolan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD2#
Nolan lands a big uppercut and Ter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ter looks OK. Nolan waves Ter back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Phy Ter has been cut.
Ter throws a nice looking combination but Nolan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nolan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
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!
Ter misses with a two punch combination.
Ter misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a huge left! Ter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nolan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
A very excited looking Jon Nolan 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: Checkmate Fight Night 5
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Karlson has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Karlson toppling to the canvas! Karlson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Iii Karlson has been cut.
Nolan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nolan throws a series of punches but Karlson avoids them all with ease.
Karlson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlson looks winded!
Nolan measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Karlson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jon Nolan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Nolan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1##KD2#
Nolan cracks Hitter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hitter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nolan finish him? #ROC2#
Hitter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.
Hitter has his takedown stuffed
and Nolan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Our winner, Jon Nolan, 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: Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nolan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podkalns - the referee stops the clock and Nolan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podkalns. Nolan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nolan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podkalns.
Podkalns should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#KD#
Nolan drops Podkalns with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Podkalns looks back up at him and smiles so Nolan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Eriks Podkalns has been cut.
Podkalns moves to clinch but Nolan breaks away
and Nolan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan very nearly forgot to thank Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GFC 5
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Sarik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nolan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sarik somewhat.
Sarik goes for a double leg but Nolan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nolan continues to drive forward.
Nolan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sarik moves to clinch but Nolan breaks away
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarik cracks Nolan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sarik moves to clinch but Nolan breaks away
and Nolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarik switches off momentarily and Nolan cracks him with a monster right hand! Sarik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Nolan dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Nolan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Nolan lands a jab to the nose.
Trijo has a takedown stuffed.
And Nolan tries to counter it with a takedown but Trijo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nolan scores with a one two! Trijo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Dani Trijo has been cut.
Nolan scores with a sloppy right hand. Trijo should have avoided that one.
Jon Nolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trijo moves forwards but Nolan connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Trijo is rocked!#CUT2#
Dani Trijo's cut is getting worse.
Nolan catches Trijo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Trijo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Nolan!

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