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Event:
WCF 35: Warren vs Wolf
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Jameson 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.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicholas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Jameson feints and as Nicholas raises his hands in defense, Jameson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Nicholas keeps moving.
Jameson postures up in Nicholas's guard and throws a big left but Nicholas blocks it.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jameson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nicholas keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jameson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicholas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicholas looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicholas, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nicholas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jameson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nicholas has wrist control.
Nicholas is trying to keep Jameson in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jameson scores with a takedown into Nicholas's guard.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jameson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicholas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson trying to control but Nicholas is working from the bottom.
Jameson stopping the sweep attempt from Nicholas.
Jameson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Nicholas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jameson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nicholas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jameson, into his guard. #REVR#
Nicholas preventing the sweep. #T4#
Jameson pulls Nicholas in close to prevent any damage.
Nicholas wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nicholas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jameson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson is looking to get back to full guard here but Nicholas has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jameson dominated that round.
That's time! Nicholas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jameson shoots in but Nicholas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Nicholas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Nicholas shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicholas tries to sprawl out of it but Jameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicholas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholas, which made it look bad.
Nicholas slaps away a takedown attempt from Jameson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicholas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barry Jameson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson has his takedown stuffed
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jameson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicholas, which made it look bad.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt - Nicholas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicholas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameson shoots and misses
and Nicholas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicholas sprawls well. Nicholas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicholas but Nicholas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson fails with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Nicholas. No joy for Jameson on that attempt.
Barry Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a right hand to the body.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jameson thinking.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Jameson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicholas sprawls well. Nicholas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jameson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nicholas tries to avoid it but Jameson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nicholas to the ground. Nicholas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nicholas but Nicholas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jean Nicholas is winning the standup battle so far.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice body shot.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicholas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson shoots in but Nicholas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicholas misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Nicholas dominated that second round.
That's time! Nicholas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jameson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicholas circles away.
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Nicholas sprawls well.
Jameson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nicholas sprawls well. He's pushed Jameson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jean Nicholas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Jameson.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jameson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicholas tries to sprawl out of it but Jameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicholas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson misses with a takedown
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jameson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicholas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a straight right hand.
Jameson darts in looking for a takedown but Nicholas gets double underhooks and turns Jameson into the cage.
Nicholas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice sprawl there from Nicholas as Jameson shoots in.
Nicholas leaves Jameson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Nicholas circles away easily
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicholas as he avoids it easily.
Jameson shoots in for a takedown but Nicholas shows good takedown defense.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
Nicholas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameson.
Nicholas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nicholas throwing a counter right hand but Jameson manages to avoid it.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nicholas counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Nicholas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
No luck for Jameson with that takedown attempt.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Nicholas.
Nicholas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameson is defended easily by Nicholas.
It looked like Nicholas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jameson.
Jameson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nicholas pinned against the cage. Nicholas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nicholas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Jameson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicholas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jameson dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Jameson's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Nicholas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
Nicholas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jameson misses with a takedown
and Nicholas counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicholas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jameson somewhat.
It looked like Nicholas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jameson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Nicholas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicholas 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Nicholas! |
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Event:
WCF 30: Sausagestrong vs Li
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Nascimento rushes Nicholas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nicholas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nascimento prevents it.
#BC2#
Nascimento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento tries to bum rush Nicholas with a series of wild strikes but Nicholas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nascimento fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nascimento throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nicholas.
Nascimento has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nicholas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nascimento shoots in and drives through. Nicholas sprawls well.
Nicholas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nicholas counters with a takedown into side control.
Nascimento is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nicholas controls the position.
Nascimento taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nascimento is being controlled here.
Nascimento looks winded!
Nicholas cracks Nascimento with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nascimento will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Check out the look on Nicholas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nicholas happy to just control the position for now.
Nicholas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing good reports from Nicholas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nicholas staying calm.
Nicholas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Nascimento is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nicholas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nicholas scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Nicholas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nicholas landing a few strikes.
Nicholas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nicholas takes a little break here. Nascimento wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nascimento really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicholas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicholas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nascimento down.
Nicholas happy to just control the position for now.
Nicholas cracks Nascimento with a big right hand but Nascimento just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nicholas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nascimento wants to control but Nicholas postures up.
Nicholas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nascimento will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nicholas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nicholas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nascimento!
Nicholas controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholas with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Nicholas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nascimento throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jean Nicholas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nascimento lands with a nice combination. Nicholas backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Nascimento moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nascimento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nicholas's head.
Nascimento throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nicholas misses with a takedown attempt - Nascimento sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nicholas stuffs the takedown attempt from Nascimento. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Nicholas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nascimento's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jean Nicholas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicholas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nascimento is breathing heavily.
Nicholas lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Nicholas scoring with punches from side control.
Nicholas working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Nicholas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nicholas grinds an elbow into Nascimento's temple.
Nicholas advances to mount.
Nicholas lands a big shot there that rocks Nascimento but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Nascimento is rocked!#T2#
Nicholas controlling the pace for now.
Nascimento is still in real trouble! Can Nicholas finish him?
Nicholas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nascimento for as long as he can get away with.
Nicholas is landing with some decent strikes but Nascimento is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nicholas dominating with strikes here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nicholas! Nascimento is hurt baaadly! Nicholas is firing away with more strikes - Nascimento is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Nicholas! |
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Event:
WCF 26: Hradek vs Tyson
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Nicholas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Nicholas getting side control.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Nicholas is controlling him well.
Nicholas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nicholas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Carter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nicholas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nicholas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
Nicholas prevents Carter from standing back up.
Nicholas slows the pace down in half guard.
Carter is trying to maintain the position but Nicholas is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Nicholas controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Nicholas there.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nicholas slips a nice elbow through Carter's hands, connecting with Carter's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nicholas lands a nice short elbow.
Carter is trying to stand up here but Nicholas is controlling him well.
Carter won't allow Nicholas to pass to mount. #T2#
Nicholas slows the pace down in half guard.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nicholas scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicholas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nicholas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nicholas tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Nicholas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nicholas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicholas is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Nicholas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nicholas working some strikes from top position.
Nicholas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nicholas postures up and lands a big shot to Carter's brow.
Nicholas won't allow Carter to get back to his feet.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Carter looking to control.
Nicholas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Nicholas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Nicholas shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carter is looking to stand back up but Nicholas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carter. #REVR#
Nicholas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nicholas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Nicholas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nicholas gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Carter sneaks out the side door and pushes Nicholas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nicholas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nicholas stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Nicholas postures up.
Nicholas with a nice head shot there.
Nicholas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nicholas won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Nicholas chips away with some ground and pound.
Nicholas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nicholas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nicholas distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nicholas controlling from the top position.
Nicholas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Nicholas slips an elbow through the middle.
Nicholas sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nicholas passes Carter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nicholas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nicholas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nicholas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicholas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicholas's back!#T3#
I really don't envy Nicholas right now.
#SUB#
Carter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nicholas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nicholas for a finish.
Carter trying to control momentarily.
Nicholas breaks Carter's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carter manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Carter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicholas is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Carter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter is trying to drag Nicholas to the mat but Nicholas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Nicholas moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nicholas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nicholas lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Nicholas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Nicholas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nicholas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nicholas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Nicholas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholas stops Carter from standing up. #T1#
Nicholas wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Nicholas controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nicholas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nicholas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nicholas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter is trying to control the position but Nicholas postures up. #T2#
Nicholas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Nicholas is proving a slippery customer.
Nicholas landing some decent shots from guard.
Carter trying to control the position.
Nicholas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nicholas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carter wants to stand up but Nicholas is controlling him. #T3#
Carter looking to control.
Carter wants to stand but Nicholas is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Nicholas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jean Nicholas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nicholas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
Carter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Carter is trying to escape the position but Nicholas is controlling the position. #T4#
Nicholas is continuing to stall.
Nicholas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nicholas landing a few strikes.
Oh Carter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicholas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Carter is letting Nicholas control him for a moment.
Jean Nicholas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nicholas working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Nicholas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nicholas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Nicholas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Freshour gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nicholas wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Freshour manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nicholas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freshour wants to stand and escape but Nicholas is having none of it.
Nicholas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freshour wants to sweep here but Nicholas controlling him for the moment.
Freshour trying to control the position.
#T1#
Freshour looking to control but Nicholas passes into half guard.
Nicholas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nicholas connects with a nice short shot to Freshour's temple.
Freshour won't allow Nicholas to pass to mount.
Freshour wants to control but Nicholas is keeping busy.
Nicholas controlling the action here.
Freshour tries to roll over but Nicholas keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freshour keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freshour on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Freshour is looking to control Nicholas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freshour avoid being mounted?
Nicholas controlling the action here.
Freshour trying to hold on to Nicholas's head to control him but Nicholas postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Freshour gets caught napping as Nicholas dives in and scores a takedown. Freshour manages to retain guard.
Nicholas lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Freshour looking for a guillotine here but Nicholas defends easily.
Nicholas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nicholas postures up.
#T4#
Nicholas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nicholas won't allow Freshour to sweep him here.
Nicholas content to stall in guard here.
Nicholas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nicholas landing with the ground and pound.
Freshour controls Nicholas momentarily but Nicholas frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freshour is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nicholas dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Nicholas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Freshour gets caught napping as Nicholas dives in and scores a takedown. Freshour manages to retain guard.
Nicholas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freshour's head.#SUB2#
Freshour has an active guard here but Nicholas has managed to pass into half guard.
Nicholas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nicholas slips a nice elbow through Freshour's hands, connecting with Freshour's forehead.
Freshour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicholas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nicholas is nestled in close to Freshour, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Nicholas slips a nice elbow through Freshour's hands, connecting with Freshour's forehead.
Nicholas is controlling the pace.
Nicholas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nicholas lands with a punch from half guard.
Freshour is trying to maintain the position but Nicholas is very close to passing his half guard.
Jean Nicholas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicholas winds up and cracks Freshour with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Nicholas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nicholas is taking a breather. Freshour says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Freshour punching from the bottom.
Freshour makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freshour.
Nicholas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nicholas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
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.
Freshour is looking to stand back up but Nicholas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Freshour.
Freshour wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Freshour misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Freshour tries to roll over but Nicholas keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nicholas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Freshour napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Freshour tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicholas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Freshour can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Nicholas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Freshour shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicholas sprawls well. Nicholas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freshour gets slowly back to his feet.
Freshour shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicholas tries to sprawl out of it but Freshour keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicholas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Freshour closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Freshour has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicholas uses from the top position.
Nicholas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freshour is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Freshour is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nicholas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freshour wants to sweep but no luck.
Nicholas landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nicholas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freshour's head.
Nicholas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nicholas is in close to Freshour's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nicholas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nicholas passes Freshour's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Nicholas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nicholas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Nicholas moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Freshour.
Freshour is letting Nicholas control him for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nicholas working away.
Nicholas controlling the position.
Nicholas landing a few strikes.
Nicholas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freshour can do to turn this around?
Freshour is letting Nicholas control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicholas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Elijah Freshour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Nicholas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicholas scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Nicholas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicholas, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Nicholas! |
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