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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 25
Date: Nov 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nikonov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mandinos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikonov won't be happy with that.
Mandinos trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
Nikonov wants to control but Mandinos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos advances nicely into full mount.
Mandinos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nikonov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mandinos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Mandinos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikonov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mandinos.
#SUB#
Mandinos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nikonov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nikonov and Mandinos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Mandinos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nikonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mandinos's guard! Nice work there by Nikonov!
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Mandinos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Mandinos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Nikonov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nikonov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mandinos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandinos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nikonov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandinos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nikonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nikonov, not yet.
Mandinos postures up.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandinos works over Nikonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing Mandinos from controlling successfully.
Nikonov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mandinos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nikonov looking for a guillotine here but Mandinos defends easily.
Nikonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Mandinos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Nikonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mandinos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikonov is staying active underneath Mandinos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mandinos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos wants to free his trapped foot but Nikonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mandinos trying to control from half guard but Nikonov is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nikonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandinos's head.#TD2#
Nikonov dives in and scores a takedown into Mandinos's guard.
Nikonov trying to control but Mandinos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mandinos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nikonov throws a head kick but Mandinos moves out of range.
#TD2#
Nikonov feints and as Mandinos raises his hands in defense, Nikonov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mandinos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mandinos trying to keep a closed guard but Nikonov is proving a slippery customer.
Mandinos keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Nikonov passes Mandinos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mandinos moves into full guard.
Nikonov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nikonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nikonov stalling away here and it's allowed Mandinos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nikonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandinos is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mandinos has his foot on Nikonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikonov works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Nikonov wants to control from the top but Mandinos keeps moving.
Nikonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nikonov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mandinos has locked up a guillotine! Mandinos's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nikonov is holding on here and Mandinos must be using up a lot of energy. Nikonov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mandinos gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahdi Mandinos! |
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Event:
SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Nikonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nikonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikonov wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikonov wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Nikonov controlling the action here.
Barbosa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nikonov seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa is positioning himself well to prevent Nikonov advancing to mount.
Barbosa wants to control but Nikonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikonov passes to full mount! #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nikonov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Nikonov postures up.
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Nikonov maintains control.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Nikonov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
Nikonov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikonov looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa stops Nikonov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nikonov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbosa hang on?#SUB2#
Nikonov has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Nikonov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barbosa is surviving well by controlling Nikonov's body position as best he can. #T4#
Barbosa wants to hold on but Nikonov pushes him away.
Nikonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikonov fails to advance to Barbosa's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.#CUT#It looks like Andrey Nikonov has been cut.
Nikonov throws a leg kick
and Barbosa scores with a counter punch that sends Nikonov to the canvas! Barbosa smells blood - he's punishing Nikonov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nikonov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldomir Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 12
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov misses with a wild combination.
Queen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nikonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nikonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikonov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikonov scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nikonov misses. #TD2#
Nikonov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Queen is trying to defend but Nikonov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Queen wants to improve his position but Nikonov is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Nikonov is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen is looking for a sweep. Nikonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nikonov seems to be looking for submissions.
Queen gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Queen controlling the position.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Nikonov from controlling successfully.
Nikonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikonov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikonov trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nikonov falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nikonov!
We've been hearing that Queen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Queen is putting a hurting on Nikonov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Queen landing a few strikes.
Queen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nikonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Queen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Queen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Queen trying to control the action but Nikonov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Queen scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Nikonov is rocked!
The referee asks Queen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Queen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nikonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nikonov is still in real trouble! Can Queen finish him?
A big shot lands for Queen! That's hurt Nikonov! Will he recover? Queen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceedee Queen!
In his post fight interview, Ceedee Queen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 6
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Nikonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikonov prevents it.
MacCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikonov tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacCarthy is trying to pull guard but Nikonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Nikonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nikonov lands an elbow inside.
MacCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Nikonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
MacCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikonov, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
MacCarthy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikonov is defending well.
Nikonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikonov tries to stall but MacCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Nikonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Nikonov digs a right hand underneath MacCarthy's ribcage. MacCarthy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacCarthy is breathing heavily.
Nikonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikonov lands an elbow inside.
Nikonov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Nikonov manages to break the clinch.
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Nikonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nikonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacCarthy's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Nikonov.
Nikonov jabs at MacCarthy's body.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MacCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sean MacCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nikonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacCarthy wants to clinch up but Nikonov keeps it at a distance.
Nikonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacCarthy at a distance.
#CL2#
Nikonov clinches up against the cage.
Nikonov cracks MacCarthy with a nice body shot.
Nikonov tries to land knees in the clinch but MacCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikonov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikonov lands a nice elbow.
Nikonov avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Nikonov breaks from the clinch.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikonov avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Nikonov digs a good hook to MacCarthy's body.
Nikonov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nikonov tries for a takedown but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCarthy tries to clinch up
and Nikonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nikonov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nikonov! MacCarthy is out on his feet! Nikonov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - MacCarthy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! MacCarthy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Nikonov! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Nox 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Igor Nox has been cut.#TD2#
Nox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nikonov sprawls well initially but Nox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
Nikonov is looking for a sweep. Nox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nikonov is refusing to be controlled, as Nox sits in half guard.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
Nox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikonov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nox.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nikonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing Nox from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nikonov is pulling down on Nox's head to control his posture.
Nox is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nox defends well.
Nox won't allow Nikonov to sweep him here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nox throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a triangle but Nox pushes his legs off easily.
Nikonov has his hands on Nox's head, controlling the position.
Nikonov is looking to sweep but instead, Nox has passed into half guard.
Nox wants to stand up but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
Nikonov is staying active underneath Nox, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Nox prevents Nikonov from improving his position.
Nox not doing much here.
We've been informed that Nox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nox is looking to stall here but Nikonov recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nikonov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nox passes into half guard.
Nox throws a strike but Nikonov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nikonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikonov working a defensive guard here.
Nox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nikonov looking to control but Nox passes into half guard.
Nox is thwarting Nikonov's attempts to control the position.
Nox working Nikonov over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikonov is looking to improve his position.
Nikonov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Nox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Nox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nox ducks under a wild hook from Nikonov.
Nox looks to land a combination. Nikonov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikonov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Nox moves into the clinch successfully.
Nox lands a good knee to the midsection. Nikonov won't want to take too many of those.
Nikonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nox moves in looking to clinch but Nikonov pushes him off.
Nox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nox throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nox moves in looking to clinch but Nikonov pushes him off.
Igor Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nikonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikonov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Nikonov closes the distance and pushes Nox back into the cage.
Nox blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Nikonov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Igor Nox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nox is looking to clinch but Nikonov is avoiding it.
Nikonov tries to counter by clinching up but Nox breaks away and moves out of range.
Nox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikonov. That did some damage!
Nikonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Nox drives through and clinches with Nikonov against the cage.
Nikonov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikonov managing to block the knees to the body from Nox.
Nox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikonov is defending well for now.
Nikonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikonov crunches a lovely knee into Nox's ribcage.
Nikonov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nikonov stalls.
Nikonov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nikonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Nikonov gets underhooks to prevent Nox's takedown attempt.
Nox looking to stall.
Nikonov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nox up against the cage.
Nikonov crunches a lovely knee into Nox's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikonov.
The referee calls for Nikonov to work.
Nikonov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikonov is stalling here.
#T3##BC2#
Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikonov blocks the leg kick.
Nikonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nikonov misses the shot to the body.
Nox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikonov connects with a body shot that sends Nox's belly button to the back.
Nox doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikonov circles away.
Nikonov checks a leg kick.
Nox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikonov.
As Nox looks to move away, Nikonov throws a big counter combo but Nox just gets out of the way.#T4#
Nikonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nox is just out of range.
Nikonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Nikonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nox trying to land knees to the body.
Nikonov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nikonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikonov avoiding damage as Nox throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nox fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Nikonov misses its target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikonov blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikonov misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nox.
Nikonov tries to counter by clinching up but Nox breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Nikonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Nox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Nox moves in looking to clinch but Nikonov pushes him off.
Nox tries to clinch but Nikonov is having none of it.
Nox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikonov. That did some damage!
Nox throws a lazy head kick
and Nikonov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nikonov misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Nikonov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nikonov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov landing with the ground and pound.
Igor Nox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nikonov looking to sit in guard and control but Nox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Nox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nox has managed to get both his arms back between Nikonov's legs - danger averted.
Nox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nox wants to control from the top but Nikonov keeps moving.
Nikonov is trying to keep Nox in close.
Nox trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Nikonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nikonov controlling the position.
Nox is looking to work some ground and pound but Nikonov has wrist control.
Nox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikonov trying to keep a closed guard but Nox is proving a slippery customer.
Nox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nox looking to sit in guard and control but Nikonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nikonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nikonov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nikonov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nikonov sprawls well. Nikonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nox gets slowly back to his feet.#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.
Nikonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nox swinging wildly here.
Nikonov scores with a punch to the head.
Nox is looking to clinch.
A solid body kick from Nox.
Nox misses with a double jab
and Nikonov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good leg kick by Nikonov.
Nox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikonov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Nikonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nikonov 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nikonov!
The defeated Igor Nox had this to say: 'Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof. I'm happy to still have my friends, family, and fans. I try to not makes this a habit. Thanks everyone. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS Semis
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionni swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Nikonov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marchionni's guard.
Marchionni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchionni tries to get out of the position.
Marchionni lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Nikonov is keeping the position.
Nikonov controlling the position.
Marchionni throwing strikes but missing.
Marchionni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nikonov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marchionni is one step ahead there. #T1#
Marchionni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marchionni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marchionni stands up over Nikonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Marchionni lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marchionni wants to pass the guard but Nikonov is keeping the position.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marchionni is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Marchionni thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchionni won't allow Nikonov to sweep him here.
Nikonov controls Marchionni momentarily but Marchionni frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marchionni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nikonov is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marchionni.
Nikonov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Marchionni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marchionni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nikonov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marchionni connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Nikonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marchionni.
Marchionni scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nikonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Marchionni.
Marchionni scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Nikonov is rocked!
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Nikonov is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
A big shot lands for Marchionni! That's hurt Nikonov! Will he recover? Marchionni fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Marchionni!
Pietro Marchionni tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Nikonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fuller trying to stall but Nikonov improves his position.
Fuller has Nikonov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nikonov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nikonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Nikonov is controlling him.
Fuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fuller is looking for a takedown.
Nikonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fuller's face.
#CUT#It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Nikonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fuller.
Fuller tries to pull guard but Nikonov won't allow it.
Andrey Nikonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fuller.
Fuller tries to break the clinch but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Fuller tries to circle away but Nikonov has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nikonov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fuller regains guard immediately.
Nikonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nikonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Fuller pulls Nikonov in close to prevent any damage.
Nikonov passes Fuller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nikonov throws a strike but Fuller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller managing to control the position.
Fuller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nikonov passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fuller tries to get to full guard but Nikonov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikonov pulls his head out easily.
Fuller is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikonov prevents Fuller from improving his position.
Fuller trying to control but Nikonov postures up.
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.#T3#
Fuller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nikonov is trying to control. Fuller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nikonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fuller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Nikonov is controlling well.
Fuller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikonov is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A clash of legs there as Nikonov blocks the low kick.
Nikonov tried to counter with a leg kick but Fuller avoided it.
Nikonov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nikonov attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
Nikonov avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller tries a low kick but Nikonov avoids it.#TD#
Nikonov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fuller napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fuller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nikonov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fuller regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikonov trying to control from half guard but Fuller is working away.
Nikonov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fuller throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Fuller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fuller misses with the body kick#TD#
and Nikonov counters with a shoot takedown. Fuller fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Fuller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nikonov stacks Fuller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nikonov!
Nikonov wants to control but Fuller is keeping him busy.
Fuller regains half guard.
Fuller is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
Andrey Nikonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikonov passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuller gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, Nikonov has passed into half guard.
Fuller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nikonov.
Fuller is trying to stand back up but Nikonov is controlling him
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for submissions but instead, Fuller has regained full guard.
Nikonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
Nikonov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fuller wants to improve his position but instead Nikonov has moved into half guard.
Fuller is pressing down on Nikonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nikonov postures up in Fuller's guard and throws a big left but Fuller blocks it.
Nikonov forces his way into half guard.
Nikonov is keen to just control but Fuller is a slippery customer.
Fuller tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.
Fuller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikonov is one step ahead there. #T3#
Fuller wants to stand but Nikonov is controlling the position.
Nikonov throws a strike but Fuller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Nikonov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuller lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nikonov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Fuller trying to control but Nikonov is working from the bottom.
Nikonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.
Fuller distracts Nikonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nikonov looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Nikonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Nikonov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fuller is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller landing with the ground and pound.
Fuller lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Nikonov working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Nikonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Fuller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nikonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuller.
Nikonov darts in looking for a takedown but Fuller gets double underhooks and turns Nikonov into the cage.
Fuller feints and then cracks Nikonov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikonov down.
Nikonov misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Fuller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Fuller.
Nikonov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nikonov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller working over Nikonov with some ground and pound. Nikonov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Fuller is nestled in close to Nikonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nikonov!
Fuller prevents Nikonov from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Fuller.
Fuller scoring with strikes but Nikonov is staying in there.
Fuller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fuller lands a heavy elbow.
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Fuller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount and Nikonov is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikonov can't escape the position.
Nikonov is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Fuller.
Nikonov is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fuller avoids the attempt from Nikonov to control.
Fuller landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Nikonov is rocked!
Fuller blocks Nikonov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fuller lands a couple of good shots and Nikonov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Nikonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fuller. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller is loading up with his shots from the back and Nikonov is in big trouble! Nikonov taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Nikonov dodges the punch combination from Saber.
#CL2#
Nikonov drives through and clinches with Saber against the cage.
Nikonov lands a body shot.
Nikonov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nikonov effectively controlling the action here.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nikonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Saber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikonov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saber's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Hugh Saber has been cut.
Nikonov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Nikonov 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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nikonov to keep the fight standing.
Nikonov lands a good knee to the midsection. Saber won't want to take too many of those.
Saber is breathing heavily.
Nikonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nikonov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nikonov lands a knee to the body.
Nikonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saber backwards. #T1##TD2#
Nikonov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saber can't fight it off and eventually Nikonov manages to take the fight to the floor. Saber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikonov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nikonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Saber is retaining full guard.
Nikonov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saber looking for a guillotine here but Nikonov defends easily.
Nikonov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nikonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Saber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Saber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nikonov stacks Saber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nikonov!#SU2#
Nikonov decides to stand back up. Nikonov steps back and let's Saber get back to his feet.
Saber throws the left hand but Nikonov avoids the punch easily.
Nikonov ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Nikonov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nikonov staying out of range there.
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Nikonov ducks down to avoid it.
Nikonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikonov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saber.#T3#
Nikonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Nikonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saber is trying to pull guard but Nikonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nikonov obliges.
Nikonov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Hugh Saber's cut is getting worse.
A bit of stalling here from Nikonov.
Nikonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good body shot from Nikonov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikonov.
Nikonov avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikonov.
The crowd are getting on Nikonov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nikonov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikonov stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikonov.
Nikonov presses Saber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikonov is stalling here.
Nikonov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Nikonov.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrey Nikonov.#CL2#
Nikonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Hugh Saber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nikonov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saber's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Hugh Saber's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hugh Saber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrey Nikonov!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Vrjalya (ranked 5463 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Nikonov (ranked 6930 p4p, 589 weight class). Andrey Nikonov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Nikonov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nikonov rushes Vrjalya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vrjalya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nikonov to keep the fight standing.
Nikonov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (4) Nikonov
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
Vrjalya is trying to control Nikonov's posture but Nikonov avoids it.
Vrjalya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vrjalya tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nikonov's best efforts.
Nikonov wants to take a breather but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nikonov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (7) Nikonov
Nikonov has control of an arm but Vrjalya manages to advance to Nikonov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (7) Nikonov
Vrjalya is hanging on to Nikonov's back as he tries to escape.
Vrjalya has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nikonov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrjalya tightening his grip on Nikonov, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vrjalya.
Nikonov is in a bad position with Vrjalya working for a choke. Nikonov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (9) Nikonov
Vrjalya has his feet on Nikonov's thighs here. He's pushed Nikonov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nikonov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Vrjalya! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrey Nikonov (ranked 6865 p4p, 586 weight class) and Piotr Skowronek (ranked 5951 p4p, 0 weight class). Piotr Skowronek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Nikonov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Piotr Skowronek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skowronek takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikonov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skowronek clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nikonov (4) vs (0) Skowronek
Nikonov has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Skowronek is defending well but eventually Nikonov manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Skowronek has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andrey Nikonov!
Piotr Skowronek was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hodkiewicz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikonov content to stall in guard here.
Hodkiewicz is trying to keep Nikonov in close.
Nikonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodkiewicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nikonov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikonov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodkiewicz has wrist control.#SUB#
Hodkiewicz pushes a forearm under Nikonov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nikonov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Weston Hodkiewicz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Nikonov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCollum was covering up waiting for the punch and Nikonov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Nikonov stands up and waves to McCollum to follow him. #TD#
Nikonov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCollum tries to get to full guard but Nikonov has control of the leg.
McCollum trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a kimura but McCollum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nikonov to get the leverage.
McCollum tries to roll over but Nikonov keeps him under control.
Nikonov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##ES2#
McCollum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
No luck for McCollum with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Nikonov dives in and scores a takedown into McCollum's guard.
McCollum throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCollum looking to control.
Nikonov lands a couple of digs.
Nikonov is looking to stand up but McCollum won't let him.
McCollum looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
McCollum is striking but Nikonov is not phased and passes to half guard.
McCollum is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikonov in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nikonov moves into full mount! McCollum won't be happy about that!
McCollum is in a horrible position here. Nikonov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Nikonov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikonov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Nikonov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCollum can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McCollum is trying to stand but he's just given Nikonov his back.#T4##SUB#
Nikonov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McCollum knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McCollum for a finish.
McCollum manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Nikonov is now in side control.
McCollum struggling a bit here.#SU#
Nikonov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikonov doesn't manage to clinch there - McCollum circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nikonov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikonov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCollum is defending well.#TD#
Nikonov jumps into guard, dragging McCollum to the mat.
Nikonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCollum can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Nikonov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCollum defends well.
Nikonov is pulling down on McCollum's head. It's preventing any offense from McCollum, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov trying to keep a closed guard but McCollum is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Nikonov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCollum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCollum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCollum being controlled here momentarily.
Nikonov keeping moving, preventing McCollum from controlling successfully.
McCollum tries to stand but Nikonov is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCollum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
McCollum stands and steps away. Nikonov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nikonov tries for a takedown but McCollum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCollum is looking to clinch but Nikonov is avoiding it.
#T3#
Nikonov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCollum counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Nikonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikonov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCollum's waist but McCollum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikonov off to one side.
McCollum darts in looking for a takedown but Nikonov gets double underhooks and turns McCollum into the cage. #CL2#
McCollum closes the distance and clinches.
McCollum misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
McCollum breaks from the clinch.
McCollum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikonov as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Nikonov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCollum on his heels. He'll look to pass McCollum's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikonov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nikonov trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCollum's guard.#T4#
Nikonov with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Nikonov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nikonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Nikonov misses the shot to the body.
Nikonov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCollum swivels and escapes.
Nikonov stuffs the takedown attempt from McCollum. McCollum gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCollum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikonov slaps away a takedown attempt from McCollum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrey Nikonov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikonov misses with the combination.
McCollum wants to clinch but Nikonov slips to the side#TD#
and Nikonov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCollum is trying to stand.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCollum keeps working.
Nikonov blocks the strikes from McCollum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCollum won't allow Nikonov to pass to mount.
McCollum is trying to stand up here but Nikonov is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Nikonov seems content to control.#T1#
Nikonov trying to mount his opponent but McCollum defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCollum wants to clinch#TD#
and Nikonov counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCollum won't be happy with that.
McCollum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCollum is not content to let Nikonov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on McCollum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCollum keeps working. #T2##SU#
Nikonov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McCollum doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikonov circles away.
Nikonov is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCollum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCollum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikonov's waist but Nikonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCollum off to one side.
Nikonov darts in looking for a takedown but McCollum gets double underhooks and turns Nikonov into the cage.
McCollum shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikonov dives in and grabs McCollum's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCollum pushes down on Nikonov's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Nikonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nikonov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCollum pinned against the cage. McCollum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McCollum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCollum lands a body shot.
McCollum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
McCollum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
McCollum tries to sprawl but Nikonov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
McCollum manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nikonov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
McCollum breaks from the clinch.
Andrey Nikonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikonov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCollum avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrey Nikonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nikonov avoids the head kick by McCollum.
McCollum is looking to clinch.
McCollum misses with a takedown #TD#
and Nikonov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nikonov.
Nikonov wanted to stand there but McCollum had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrey Nikonov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Nikonov!
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