Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Nickle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Hassan cracks Nickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Nickle moves his leg out of the way.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickle. Nickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Hassan throws a wild body kick that Nickle sees coming a mile off.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Nickle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nickle.
Hassan missing with knees to the body.
Hassan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hassan is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickle gets an underhook and turns Hassan into the cage.
Nickle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hassan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Hassan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickle's face.
Hassan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickle takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickle.
Hassan with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickle. #TD2#
Nickle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Hassan being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Nickle controlling from the top position. #T3#
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickle looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Nickle is working an open guard so Hassan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan feints and then cracks Nickle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickle down. #TD2#
Hassan gets caught napping as Nickle dives in and scores a takedown. Hassan manages to retain guard.
Nickle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickle forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan misses with an uppercut
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Hassan closes the distance and clinches.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
Nickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan leaning against his opponent.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hassan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nickle blocking some punches.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nickle has Hassan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nickle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hassan tumbling to the mat - Nickle dives into Hassan's guard.
Nickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Hassan keeping full guard, as Nickle tries to pass.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hassan is keeping the position for now.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickle is controlling him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hassan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle checks a leg kick.
Nickle blocks a jab.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Hassan blocks nicely.
Nickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Hassan wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Nickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hassan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickle prevents Hassan from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nickle trying to control from half guard but Hassan is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hassan tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Nickle shakes it off.
Nickle lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hassan.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickle. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan misses with a leg kick
and Nickle counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Nickle moved away.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Nickle darts in and clinches Hassan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Hassan manages to get underhooks.
Hassan stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickle.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T1#
Hassan trying to stall but Nickle improves his position.
Hassan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickle avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land.
Nickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hassan backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hassan prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hassan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickle avoids the damage to the body.
Nickle avoids the elbow strike from Hassan, against the cage.
Hassan working Nickle over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Nickle successfully pulls guard.
Hassan won't allow Nickle to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle trying to keep a closed guard but Hassan is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Hassan wants to stand but Nickle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle looking to control. #SU#
Hassan stands up from Nickle's guard - Hassan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nickle slips under a jab from Hassan.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan scores with a hook.
Nickle tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks. #T3#
Nickle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hassan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Hassan as Nickle shoots in.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
Hassan digs a good body shot into Nickle's ribs.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Nickle looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan jabs Nickle right on the nose. Nickle blinks but takes it well.
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!
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.#CL#
Hassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickle, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hassan.
Hassan trying to land knees to the body.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hassan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Nickle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hassan is not content to let Nickle control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Lang
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Hiro looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
We've been told by Hiro's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hiro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Nickle gets a clinch.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiro pushes Nickle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Hiro working aggressively here.
Hiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiro stops a takedown attempt from Nickle.
Nickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiro backwards. #TD2#
Nickle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nickle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Hiro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle staying out of range there.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle moves forwards but Hiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiro.
Hiro with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Nickle wants to counter with a clinch but Hiro pushes him away.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Nickle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Nickle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Hiro misses the jab.
Hiro scores with a punch to the head.
Nickle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiro defends it well.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hiro avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiro. That's going to slow Nickle down.
Hiro throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiro. Hiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiro takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hiro misses with a looping left.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nickle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiro can pounce on him.
Nickle takes one to the side of the head.
Nickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiro.
Nickle slips a jab from Hiro.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
Nickle blocks a low kick nicely.
Hiro lands a right hook to the body.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiro defends it well.
Hiro cracks a nice hook into Nickle's ribs.
Nickle tries to clinch but Hiro is having none of it. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Nickle misses the target.
Hiro connects with a body shot.
Nickle moves out of range of the body kick from Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Hiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Hiro scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hiro finds it's way through Nickle's defenses.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiro.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiro jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Nickle sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Hiro misses with a body shot
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickle's head.
Hiro motions for Nickle to come forward. Hiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickle.
Hiro pushes Nickle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nickle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nickle takes a little break here. Hiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiro is not content to let Nickle control the position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickle throws a counter combo.
Nickle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hiro pinned against the cage. Hiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle needs to keep his hands up - Hiro had a free shot at his head there.
Kuromiya Hiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickle slips a jab from Hiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro lands a leg kick that knocks Nickle off balance momentarily.
Hiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
Nickle swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickle's head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiro misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickle feints the counter takedown.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nickle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickle prevents Hiro from escaping the position.
Nickle working the ground and pound but Hiro is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle wants to control but Hiro is keeping him busy.
Hiro is pushing Nickle's head away, looking to escape. Nickle manages to hold on to the position though.
Nickle slows the pace down.
Hiro is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Hiro sneaks out the side door and pushes Nickle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
Hiro with a nice calf kick.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickle staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickle checks a leg kick.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Hiro shakes him off and moves away.
Nickle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiro can pounce on him. #TD2#
Nickle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickle is in Hiro's guard.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hiro keeps moving.
Hiro wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Hiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickle prevents Hiro from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Nickle cracks Hiro with a solid left hand.
Nickle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hiro's guard. #SUB2#
Nickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Hiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickle.
Hiro is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiro defending well though.
Nickle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hiro wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Hiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nickle keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hiro lands an uppercut.#T4#
Nickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle can't get the takedown.
Hiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiro tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickle controls his hands.
Hiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickle.
Hiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickle can't find room to land a body shot as Hiro controls the action.
Nickle blocks an uppercut.
Nickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiro stalling in the clinch but Nickle improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickle checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickle checks it well.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiro.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hiro avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nickle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickle tries to work over Hiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle looking for a takedown.
Nickle misses with a body punch.
Nickle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hiro is defending well.
Hiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickle up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle tries to move into range but Hiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hiro.
Hiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Hiro lands a right hook to the body.
Kuromiya Hiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiro lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiro as he avoids it easily.
Nickle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiro scores with a nice right hand.
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickle misses the jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickle momentarily.
Hiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiro cracks Nickle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiro lands a nice shot that snaps Nickle's head back.
Nickle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiro is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Hiro and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Hiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Hiro shakes him off and moves away.
Hiro lands a jab to the nose.
Hiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickle looks for a takedown but Hiro sprawls well.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Hiro with a hook.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Nickle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickle checks a leg kick.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Nickle throws out a counter right but Hiro avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Hiro misses.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hiro lands with a hook. Nickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro throws a hook but Nickle blocks it.
Nickle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Nickle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Hiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickle.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiro missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dill Nickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Hiro tries to keep at a distance but Nickle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hiro tries to stall but Nickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuromiya Hiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiro, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuromiya Hiro!
After the big win, Kuromiya Hiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Drago
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Hassan misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nickle.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hassan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickle.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Nickle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hassan.
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!
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Nickle.
Hassan scores with a spinning back kick!
Hassan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickle looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan throws a right hand that misses
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hassan.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Hassan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hassan catches Nickle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Nickle. Those never looked like landing.
Hassan looks to clinch
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hassan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hassan.#T2#
A shot to the body from Hassan misses
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Hassan with a nice cross.
Hassan tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Nickle is rocked!
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle misses with an uppercut.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Nickle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
As Hassan looks to move away, Nickle throws a big counter combo but Hassan just gets out of the way.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickle moves out of range as Hassan throws a body kick.
Hassan defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
Nickle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nickle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nickle!
Nickle slips under a jab.#T3#
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Nickle tries to counter by clinching up but Hassan breaks away and moves out of range.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nickle is out of range.
Hassan scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickle should have avoided that one.
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickle misses its target.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hassan.
Hassan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Hassan tenderised Nickle's leg. Nickle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan throws a jab when Nickle was well out of range.#T4#
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Nickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hassan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hassan misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle moves out of range as Hassan throws a body kick.
Nickle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hassan tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickle misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nickle throws a series of punches but Hassan avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there
and Nickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickle.
Hassan tries to land a leg kick but Nickle saw it coming and moves away.
Nickle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hassan manages to circle out of the way.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickle has time to react.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
Nickle misses with a hook
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
Hassan throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickle checks it well.
Nickle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Hassan misses
and Nickle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a left and a right that stings Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hassan misses with a hook.#T1#
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
Hassan misses with a body shot
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Hassan is rocked!
Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nickle finish him?
Nickle pounces like a tiger and cracks Hassan with a vicious hook! Hassan is down but not out! Nickle follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Barkley
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Nickle misses with an uppercut.
Meine misses with a straight left.
Meine throws a leg kick which misses Nickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickle tries to avoid it.
Meine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meine throws a leg kick which misses Nickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickle tries to avoid it.
Meine throws the kick towards the body but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle misses with a hook. Meine ducked under it nicely.
Meine throws a counter high kick but Nickle was just alert enough to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Nickle blocks the low kick.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meine moves out of range as Nickle strikes.
Meine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickle checks it well.
Meine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meine misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meine throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickle.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meine's corner calls for a 1-2. Meine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Meine pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Meine scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle looks to land a right hand but Meine moved out of range.
A low kick lands for Meine.
Meine throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nickle blocks the low kick.
Meine scoring well with a low kick there.
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Nickle blocks the low kick.
Nickle throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
Meine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Meine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickle wants to counter with a clinch but Meine pushes him away.
Meine with a hook.
Nickle misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Meine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickle scores with a punch to the head.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Meine lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickle off the cage and back into range.
Meine takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meine throws a leg kick but Nickle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Meine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Meine does no damage.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nickle misses with a wild combination.
Meine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meine connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meine.
Meine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Nickle blocks a head kick by Meine.
Meine throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meine. Meine obviously looking to wear him down.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
As Meine backs off Nickle throws a huge counter combo but Meine manages to avoid it all.
Meine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meine avoids the body shot from Nickle.
An inside leg kick from Meine misses.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle cracks a nice hook into Meine's ribs.
Nickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meine jabs at Nickle's body.
Meine lands a right hook to the body.
Nickle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Meine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickle.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Nickle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickle with a hook.
Meine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Meine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickle has time to react.
A jab from Meine does it's job there.
Meine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meine defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
Meine takes one to the chin there.
Nickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Meine dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickle avoids the body shot from Meine.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meine is looking to wear down Nickle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nickle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meine misses the shot to the body.
Nickle throws out a counter right but Meine avoids it with no problem.
Meine misses with a wild body shot.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Meine misses the target.
Meine misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Meine, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Nickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meine.
Meine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Nickle as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine throws a chopping leg kick but Nickle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickle throws a counter combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meine.
Meine scores with a hook.
Meine throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meine throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Meine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meine throws a nice looking combination but Nickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meine tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meine throws a nice looking combination but Nickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meine misses with a straight right.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Nickle misses.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Meine throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
Meine misses with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nickle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Meine has got the better of the exchanges.
Meine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meine with a body shot.
Meine throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Rudolf Meine is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Meine throws a combination that misses
and Nickle counters with a left and a right that stings Meine.
Nickle slips a straight right by Meine.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Meine misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meine throws a solid leg kick but Nickle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickle throws out a counter right but Meine avoids it with no problem.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Meine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Meine. Those never looked like landing.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle unleashes a big counter combination but Meine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meine looks for the body kick but Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
A solid body kick from Meine.
Meine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Meine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Meine throws a shot to the body.
Nickle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickle.
Nickle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle slips a jab and a cross from Meine.
A punch lands to the side of Nickle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meine misses the shot to the body.
Nickle steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Meine. That one must have hurt.
Meine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Nickle.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.#T4#
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Meine throws a sloppy head kick and Nickle moves out of range easily.
Meine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickle checks it well.
Meine takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meine misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A good leg kick by Meine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickle moves out of range as Meine throws a body kick.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Nickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Meine shakes him off and moves away.
Meine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meine throws a body kick that misses
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Meine.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meine throws a low kick, looking for Nickle's leg but Nickle calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolf Meine dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Meine lands a front kick.
Meine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meine. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Meine.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Meine misses
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Meine tenderised Nickle's leg. Nickle is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle checks a low kick from Meine.
Meine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Meine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Meine misses with a series of wild punches.
Meine tries to land a body kick
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meine avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Meine lands with a good body shot.
Nickle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nickle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Meine throws a leg kick but Nickle sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick lands for Meine.
Meine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Meine.
Meine dodges the punch combination from Nickle. #T2#
Nickle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Meine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickle is able to avoid easily.
Nickle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meine with a body shot.
Nickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickle needs to keep his hands up - Meine had a free shot at his head there.
A clash of legs there as Nickle blocks the low kick.
Nickle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nickle moves out of range as Meine throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Meine misses its intended target.
Nickle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meine scores with a punch to the head.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Meine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meine looks to land a right hand but Nickle moved out of range.#T3#
Nickle dodges the punch combination from Meine.
Meine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meine cracks Nickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meine moves away from the strike by Nickle.
A low kick lands for Meine.
A jab from Meine does it's job there.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Meine finds it's target.
Meine throws out a leg kick but Nickle moves out of range and Meine only half commits.
Meine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickle avoids the head kick by Meine.
Meine looks to land a combination. Nickle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Meine throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meine circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters circling a little - Meine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Meine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meine throws a low kick, looking for Nickle's leg but Nickle calmly moves out of range.
Meine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickle moves out of range as Meine strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickle misses.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meine.
Meine feints and then cracks Nickle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickle down.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Meine.
Nickle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Meine throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dill Nickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Meine misses
and Nickle counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Meine!

Event: SMASH: Talvela vs Ruttu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Lutang lands a jab to the nose.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lutang misses its target.
Lutang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lutang throws a chopping leg kick but Nickle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
Nickle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crunch! Lutang slams his shin into Nickle's torso.
Nickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Lutang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lutang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lutang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickle throws a hook but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang lands a right hook to the body.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lutang lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Nickle misses with a hook.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang throws a jab when Nickle was well out of range.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
Lutang jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Nickle slips under a jab from Lutang.
Lutang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lutang misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lutang digs a good hook to Nickle's body.
Nickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Lutang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lutang swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Lutang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickle counters with a nice body shot.
Nickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lutang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lutang.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Nickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lutang doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Lutang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickle misses.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Lutang throws a solid leg kick but Nickle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lutang.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lutang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
Nickle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lutang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lutang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lutang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Nickle lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nickle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lutang has got the better of the exchanges.
Nickle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lutang missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.#T1#
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
A slow jab from Lutang misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang misses with a body shot
and Nickle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickle drops his hands momentarily and Lutang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutang with a hook.
Lutang jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lutang lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Nickle moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Lutang there.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutang throws a chopping leg kick but Nickle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lutang scores with a head kick. Nickle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lutang jabs at Nickle's body.
Nickle misses with a straight left.
Lutang jabs Nickle right on the nose. Nickle blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Nice shot by Lutang.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nickle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickle defending well as Lutang loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the body from Lutang misses
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickle takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.
Lutang throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lutang is looking to land body kicks.
Lutang with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Nickle moved out of range.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Lutang throws a hook but Nickle blocks it.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
Lutang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Lutang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang 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#
Lutang throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Lutang misses with a kick to the body.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Lutang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang moves out of range as Nickle strikes.
Nickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickle.
Lutang lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Lutang throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lutang swinging wildly here. #T1#
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutang throws out the jab.
Nickle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
Lutang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Lutang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Lutang and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang connects with the punch.
Lutang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Lutang connects with a single shot there.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang throws the left hand but Nickle avoids the punch easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nickle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickle throws a counter combo.
Lutang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutang swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Nickle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lutang tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle lands with a left to the head.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickle misses with a body punch.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nickle. #T3#
Lutang tries a body shot but Nickle blocks it.
Lutang gets through Nickle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutang misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lutang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lutang scores with a shot to the body.
Lutang misses with an uppercut.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang misses with a straight right.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Nickle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lutang throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nickle misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Lutang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lutang defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nickle back to the cage. Lutang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sun Lutang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang lands with a straight right. Nickle didn't see that one coming.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickle has time to react.
Lutang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lutang misses the jab.
Lutang misses with a straight left.
Dill Nickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutang misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lutang, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Veainu
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Gable closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickle circles away.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gable avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickle as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Gable looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle pushes Gable off but Gable dives into side control.
Gable moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nickle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gable is controlling him well.#T1#
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickle keeps working.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.
Gable tries to score with some ground and pound. Nickle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Gable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickle tries to escape but Gable is in control. #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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable looks for a takedown but Nickle sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickle throws out the jab.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Gable clobbers Nickle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gable throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a right hand to the body.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown but Nickle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gable's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickle lands with a shot to the body.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Gable moved out of range nicely.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickle lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickle pinned against the cage. Nickle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickle wants to counter with a clinch but Gable pushes him away.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gable throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickle's waist but Nickle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gable off to one side. #TD#
Gable closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nickle quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle is trying to stand.
We've been hearing that Gable has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nickle lands a body shot.
Gable gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Nickle takes a swing at Gable's ribcage but misses.
Gable tries to counter with a takedown but Nickle is quick to defend against it.
Gable is looking to slow Nickle down with leg kicks.
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable fails with the takedown.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gable falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Gable changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Nickle.
Nickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gable appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gable avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gable misses with a looping left.
Gable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.#T2#
Nickle throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Gable counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickle!
Nickle is pushing Gable's head away, looking to escape. Gable manages to hold on to the position though.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gable tries for a kimura but Nickle is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Nickle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gable throwing shots but missing, from side control. #ES2#
Nickle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice takedown defense from Nickle. No joy for Gable on that attempt.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Gable throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nickle was covering up waiting for the punch and Gable finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nickle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable shoots in for a double leg but Nickle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dill Nickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gable slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gable or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickle, which made it look bad.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gable rather than just go for the knockout.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
Gable changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickle punishes Gable's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gable or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickle, which made it look bad.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickle sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gable doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickle counters with a left to the body.
Gable shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickle pinned against the cage. Nickle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Gable moved out of range nicely.
Gable attempts a counter takedown but Nickle avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Gable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gable tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nickle swivels and escapes.
And Nickle tries to counter it with a takedown but Gable pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gable wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickle lands a nice shot that snaps Gable's head back.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Gable bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.#SUB#
Gable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickle, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Gable landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gable in side control, throwing shots but Nickle defends.
Nickle tries to escape but Gable is in control.
Gable tries to score with some ground and pound. Nickle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but Gable drags him back down.
Gable postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nickle bucks up and tries to throw Gable off but instead Gable has got his back!#ES2#
Nickle is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gable off. It looks like it's working - Gable slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Nickle displaying calm under pressure there.
Gable looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.#T3#
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Gable backs off Nickle throws a huge counter combo but Gable manages to avoid it all.
Nickle tries to bum rush Gable with a series of wild strikes but Gable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickle as he avoids it easily.
Nickle is looking for the big counter here.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Gable is out of range.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickle tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gable tries to move into range but Nickle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Nickle stuffs the takedown attempt from Gable. Gable gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickle scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle scores with a decent looking hook.
Dan Gable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gable bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Nickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickle 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Williams dives in and grabs Nickle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickle pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickle misses its target.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams jumps guard but Nickle stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Nickle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Nickle with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams is trying to keep Nickle in close.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickle distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams has his hands on Nickle's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Nickle postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle 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.
Williams looking to control.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nickle throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. #SUB#
Williams stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nickle has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Williams manages to get his head free but now Nickle has transitioned to an armbar! Williams grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nickle! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aydin but Aydin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Aydin.
Aydin throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nickle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily. #T1#
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Aydin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Nickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aydin has momentary wrist control but Nickle slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Aydin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickle is aware though and is defending well.
Nickle works over Aydin with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickle trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Nickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nickle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle. #SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Aydin is retaining full guard.
Nickle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle passes into half guard.
Aydin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aydin.#SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Aydin.#T4##SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nickle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aydin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aydin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aydin! #REVB#
Nickle stops Aydin from passing to mount.
Nickle is trying to control Aydin's posture but Aydin avoids it. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harun Aydin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Aydin tries to keep at a distance but Nickle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickle managing to block the knees to the body from Aydin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aydin. #TD2#
Aydin manages to pull guard.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Nickle postures up.
Harun Aydin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle postures up in Aydin's guard and throws a big left but Aydin blocks it. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.#SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nickle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aydin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aydin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickle has control of Aydin's left arm, preventing Aydin from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Nickle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aydin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom.
Aydin preventing the sweep.
Aydin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a triangle but Aydin pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickle is keeping the position for now.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Nickle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nickle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aydin uses it to pass to side control.
Nickle tries to bench press Aydin off him but Aydin keeps the position. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nickle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickle throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Aydin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nickle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aydin's guard! Nice work there by Nickle! #T4##SUB2#
Aydin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickle has picked Aydin up and slammed him! Aydin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickle manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Aydin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.
Nickle advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aydin is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Aydin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickle's head backwards.#TD#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control.
Nickle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aydin to see if he's OK.
Aydin struggling a bit here.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Aydin is rocked!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?
A big shot lands for Nickle! That's hurt Aydin! Will he recover? Nickle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 132:Queiroz v Karjalainen
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws the left hand but Nickle avoids the punch easily.
Nickle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Nickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Nickle counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Nickle has hold of one of Cruz's legs. Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but Nickle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickle passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any 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!
Nickle missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nickle not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
Nickle is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickle prevents Cruz from standing back up. #SUB#
Nickle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickle wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickle is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz is trying to stand back up but Nickle is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickle wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz is pressing down on Nickle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Nickle postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
It looked like Nickle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a jab when Nickle was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickle momentarily.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nickle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pablo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle digs a good hook to Cruz's body. #T4#
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Nickle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Nickle 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.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Cruz jabs at Nickle's body.
We've been told by Nickle's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Nickle slips under a jab from Cruz.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pablo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Cruz throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle slips under a jab from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Jab by Cruz.
Nickle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Nickle ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz. #T1#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nickle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nickle tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Nickle drops back down to his feet.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Nickle avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickle blocks a body shot from Cruz.
A short left from Nickle.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nickle prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Nickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Cruz works on Nickle's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nickle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Nickle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickle is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickle blocking some punches.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickle controls his hands.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Nickle.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Nickle's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nickle can't get the takedown.
Nickle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Cruz is stalling here.
Nickle wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickle controls his hands.
Nickle lands with a left to the head.
Nickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Nickle's takedown attempt. #T4#
Nickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Pablo Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Nickle controls the action.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nickle is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Cruz has his feet on Nickle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jab from Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz lands with a hook. Nickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Nickle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickle counters with a nice body shot.
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Nickle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Nickle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Nickle pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickle with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Nickle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Nickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Nickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickle moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control.

Cruz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nickle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dill Nickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Nickle drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickle is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head. #T2#
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickle.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes.
Nickle misses with a head shot. Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz pulls Nickle in to control the position. #T3#
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nickle throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickle's guard. Nice move by Cruz!#REVB#
Nickle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR#
Nickle trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Nickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickle is looking to pass into half guard but Cruz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cruz is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Nickle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Nickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Nickle shoots in.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Nickle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz slips under a jab from Nickle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Cruz!
Pablo Cruz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers tries to clinch but Nickle moves away #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickle cracks Rivers with a solid left hand.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Nickle pushes his legs off easily.
Nickle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
Nickle with a nice head shot there.
Nickle distracts Rivers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rivers has his foot on Nickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickle works his way back into a safe position though.
Nickle landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Rivers is rocked!#T1#
Nickle arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rivers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 115: Vinge v Vale Queiroz
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prince but Prince pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nickle tries to move into range but Prince moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickle dodges the punch combination from Prince.
Prince tries to score with a low kick but Nickle moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Prince misses.
We've been told by Nickle's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Prince. Those never looked like landing.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Nickle counters with a shoot takedown. Prince fights it but they end up in guard.
Nickle throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nickle is looking to sweep but instead, Prince has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince prevents Nickle from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Nickle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prince pulls his head out easily.
Nickle tries to roll over but Prince keeps him under control.
Nickle wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prince sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #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.
Prince performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prince is working away from the top position though.
Nickle gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Nickle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prince preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nickle looking to control. #SUB#
Nickle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prince has picked Nickle up and slammed him! Nickle can't keep hold of the triangle and Prince manages to pass to side control!
Nickle is looking to reverse the position.
Prince gets to mount! Nickle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nickle is just holding on here. Prince manages to take his back.
Nickle trying to control but not successfully.
Nickle is really stuck here. #T4#
Good control from Prince.
Nickle is in bad spot here.
Prince is not going to allow Nickle to sit and survive in this position.
Nickle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickle wants to hold on but Prince pushes him away.
Nickle is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Prince keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Nickle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prince did well to prevent Nickle getting side control.#SUB#
Nickle is looking for a kimura but Prince is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickle to get the leverage.
Prince gets full guard.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince pulls Nickle in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickle is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickle is one step ahead there.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickle throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nickle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nickle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Prince uses it to pass to side control.
Nickle is looking to regain half guard here but Prince keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nickle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickle tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nickle is desperately trying to improve his position but Prince has a good base and remains in mount.
Prince is looking to stand but Nickle has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Nickle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nickle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prince pulls his head out easily.
Prince tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Prince prevents Nickle from improving his position.
Nickle misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickle wants to improve his position but Prince is controlling well.
Nickle is trying to control but can't.
Prince passes to side control.
A control attempt from Nickle but he's now mounted!
Prince controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickle has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Prince thows a leg kick but Nickle checks it #TD#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prince!
Nickle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nickle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nickle throws an elbow but Prince slips to the side and avoids it well.
Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickle working away.
Prince parries the strikes from Nickle easily there. Nickle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Prince to escape. #SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Prince is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle trying to control the action but Prince is working from the bottom.
Prince is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nickle connects with a decent elbow. #T1##SUB#
Nickle swings around for an armbar but Prince sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nickle's guard.#SUB#
Nickle is looking for a triangle here but Prince uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nickle looking for a sweep but Prince has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nickle is trying to reverse the position but instead Prince has taken his back - oops!
Prince keeps control of the position as Nickle tries to break free. #T2#
Prince doesn't have the hooks in and Nickle manages to turn into his guard.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prince manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nickle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prince passes into half guard.
Nickle is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Nickle is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prince is looking to stand up but Nickle won't let him. #SUB#
Nickle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Prince is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nickle.
Nickle gets back to half guard.
Prince seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Prince prevents Nickle from improving his position.
Nickle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Prince jumps into side control!
Nickle looks to move to half guard but instead Prince has passed into mount! Damn!
Nickle gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle is looking for a sweep. Prince is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nasir Prince.
Well Prince has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Prince!

Event: SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterling is just out of range.
Sterling goes for a double leg but Nickle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickle continues to drive forward.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Nickle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sterling manages to circle out of the way.
Sterling misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Nickle shoots in and gets a takedown into Sterling's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.#T1#
Nickle scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Nickle pushes his legs off easily.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Sterling blocks nicely.
Nickle is in close to Sterling's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickle stacks Sterling 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 Nickle!
Sterling is looking to reverse the position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Nickle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sterling takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Sterling is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickle is working away from the top position though.
Nickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
Nickle working Sterling over with strikes. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!#T3#
Ground and pound from Nickle.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?#SUB#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nickle working Sterling over with strikes. #SUB#
Nickle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterling wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling is still trying to improve position.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Sterling's hands, connecting with Sterling's forehead.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickle lands a big elbow - Sterling is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nickle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle unleashes a big counter combination but Richardson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Richardson takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Nickle tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Nickle takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson throws a hook but Nickle blocks it.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickle should have avoided that one.
Nickle connects with a body shot.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson. #CL#
Richardson has Nickle up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Richardson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Richardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richardson lands a nice shot to the body.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson scores with a shot to the side of Nickle's head.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickle letting Richardson take a breather here.
Richardson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickle.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickle takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Richardson manages to get underhooks.
Nickle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richardson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nickle can turn it around.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Richardson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Nickle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickle is working for takedown but Richardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Richardson manages to get underhooks.
Nickle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richardson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickle blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Richardson.
Nickle wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Richardson.
Nickle looks winded!
Richardson scores with a hook to the body.
Nickle blocks an uppercut.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richardson. #TD2#
Nickle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Richardson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Richardson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richardson takes a little break here. Nickle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Richardson tries to advance to mount but Nickle denies him.
Nickle misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nickle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Richardson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickle's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickle wants to control but Richardson postures up.
The referee asks Richardson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Richardson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Richardson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Richardson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickle tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Richardson working away.
Richardson advances nicely into full mount.
Richardson controlling the pace for now.
Richardson trying to control but Nickle is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Richardson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickle tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richardson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richardson defends it well.
Richardson throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Richardson keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Richardson throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.#CL#
Richardson has closed the distance and engaged Nickle in a clinch.
Nickle blocking some punches.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richardson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Nickle drags the fight down to the ground.
Richardson pushing down on Nickle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Richardson controlling the pace.
Richardson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Richardson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Nickle trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
Richardson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Richardson is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Richardson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickle!
Rick Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson content just to control the position here.
Nickle is desperately trying to improve his position but Richardson has a good base and remains in mount.
Nickle wants to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Richardson controlling the pace for now.
Nickle working to try and regain half guard.
Richardson controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richardson tries to control but Nickle wriggling away.
Richardson content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Richardson tries to clinch up.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Nickle clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Richardson wants to stall.
Nickle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richardson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richardson cracks Nickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Richardson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Nickle can't get the takedown.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richardson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rick Richardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickle blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson trying to stall but Nickle improves his position.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickle scores with a shot to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson takes a shot to the head.
Nickle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
Richardson prevents Nickle from breaking the clinch.
Nickle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Richardson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Richardson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Richardson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
Richardson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickle wants to clinch.
Nickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
A big left from Nickle misses.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Rick Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
As Richardson backs off Nickle throws a huge counter combo but Richardson manages to avoid it all.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Nickle takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nickle.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson gets through Nickle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nickle blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richardson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richardson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nickle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Richardson.
Nickle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richardson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richardson tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Nickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nickle is working for takedown but Richardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson lands with a right to the head.
Nickle takes a shot to the head.
Dill Nickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickle can't find room to land a body shot as Richardson controls the action.
Nickle can't find room to land a body shot as Richardson controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Storm vs Tosen 2
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Nickle avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Shredder missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shredder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Nickle walks into a stiff left hand from Shredder.
Shredder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shredder takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shredder takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Shredder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shredder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shredder is keeping the position for now.
Nickle trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom.
Nickle with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Shredder wants to stand but Nickle is controlling the position.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shredder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickle trying to control but Shredder is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle won't allow Shredder to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickle misses.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shredder enables Nickle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shredder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickle postures up in Shredder's guard and throws a big left but Shredder blocks it.
Nickle passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Nickle connects with a nice short shot to Shredder's temple.
Shredder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickle.
Shredder tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Shredder dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shredder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shredder defends it well.
Shredder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Nickle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shredder is trying to stand up here but Nickle is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle wants to control but Shredder is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shredder circles away.
Nickle walks into a left hand.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shredder throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle feints the counter takedown.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Slash Shredder is winning the standup battle so far.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Nickle knows he should have avoided that one.
Shredder slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickle slips a straight right by Shredder.
Nickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shredder tries to avoid it but Nickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shredder to the ground. Shredder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shredder misses the jab.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shredder takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Shredder misses with an uppercut.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Shredder misses the target.
Nickle fails to land the takedown.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shredder misses with a body shot.
Nickle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shredder.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Shredder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
And Nickle tries to counter it with a takedown but Shredder pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shredder enables Nickle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shredder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Shredder has wrist control.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Shredder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shredder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle looking to sit in guard and control but Shredder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickle striking off his back but it's not causing Shredder any problems.
Shredder wanted to stand there but Nickle had control of the position. #SUB2#
Shredder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shredder has managed to get both his arms back between Nickle's legs - danger averted.
Nickle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Shredder wants to stand but Nickle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nickle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shredder passes into side control.
Shredder tries to stand but Nickle is controlling his head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shredder presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nickle can't escape the position.
Nickle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nickle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shredder is staying active.
Nickle is looking to improve his position but Shredder isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle tries to lock up and control but Shredder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickle is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Despite the aggression on Nickle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Nickle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Nickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Shredder.
Nickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Shredder avoids it easily.
No luck for Nickle with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle shoots for a takedown but Shredder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shredder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Shredder.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shredder dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickle misses.#T1#
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Shredder throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder keeps the fight on the outside.
Shredder throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Shredder. That snapped Nickle's head back.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shredder jabs at Nickle's body.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Shredder punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Shredder tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Shredder catches Nickle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nickle walks into a left hand. #T2#
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder connects with a looping right hand.
Shredder slips a jab from Nickle.
Shredder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Shredder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Shredder misses the jab.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shredder throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Shredder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shredder leaves Nickle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T3#
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder works Nickle's body with a nice hook.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Shredder. No joy for Nickle on that attempt.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder stuns Nickle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shredder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Shredder shakes him off and moves away.
Shredder misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle wants to counter with a clinch but Shredder pushes him away.
Shredder scores with a body shot. #T4#
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shredder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Shredder moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Shredder.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shredder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
Nickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shredder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shredder 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Erminus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickle under the eye.
Nickle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erminus.
Nickle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erminus defends well and Nickle ends up having to push Erminus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nickle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erminus.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Erminus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Erminus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickle circles away.
Erminus lands a jab to Nickle's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Nickle does no damage.
Nickle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erminus circles away.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T1#
Erminus keeps the fight on the outside.
Erminus feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickle tries to clinch up.
Erminus throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control.
Nickle is trying to ground and pound but Erminus uses the momentary lack of control by Nickle to regain half guard.
Erminus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erminus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickle trying to control the action but Erminus is working from the bottom.
Nickle uses his free foot to push down on Erminus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Erminus. #T2#
Nickle cracks Erminus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle wants to control the pace but Erminus is squirming around nicely.
Nickle working Erminus over with strikes here.
We've been hearing good reports from Erminus'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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erminus blocking the ground and pound.
Nickle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Erminus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nickle looking to control but Erminus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Erminus regains half guard.#T3#
Nickle thows a huge punch but Erminus dodges it nicely.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Erminus's hands, connecting with Erminus's forehead.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erminus is trying to maintain the position but Nickle is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickle is trying to control. Erminus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes.
Nickle working over Erminus with some ground and pound. Erminus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erminus is positioning himself well to prevent Nickle advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Nickle seems to be working for a kimura but Erminus defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Erminus won't allow Nickle to pass to mount.
Nickle working over Erminus with some ground and pound. Erminus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erminus's head.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Erminus defending well though.
Erminus is holding on to half guard well.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erminus wants to control but Nickle is keeping busy.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickle misses with a double jab.
It looked like Erminus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erminus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Nickle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Erminus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erminus fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickle.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##TD2#
Nickle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erminus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
Erminus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Erminus has wrist control.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickle won't allow Erminus to sweep him here.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erminus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickle trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nickle slips nicely into half guard.
Erminus is looking to control Nickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erminus avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erminus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Erminus is looking to control Nickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erminus avoid being mounted?
Nickle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Erminus is looking for a sweep. Nickle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Erminus defends it well. #T3#
Nickle throwing shots but Erminus is blocking nicely.
Erminus wants to control but Nickle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nickle wants to clinch up but Erminus keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Erminus both land. Nice combination.
Erminus lands a jab to Nickle's midsection.#CL2#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickle has Erminus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Erminus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nickle can't get the takedown.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T4#
Nickle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erminus has Nickle pressed against the cage, preventing Nickle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Erminus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nickle is keeping busy.
Nickle is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Erminus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Erminus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickle misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Erminus looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Erminus shakes him off and moves away.
Erminus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Erminus tries to counter with a takedown but Nickle is quick to defend against it.
Nickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erminus needs to keep his hands up - Nickle had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Nickle closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Erminus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nickle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nickle is trying to drag Erminus to the mat but Erminus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T1#
Nickle tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nickle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickle can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Nickle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erminus with a jab.#CL2#
Nickle moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Nickle is working for takedown but Erminus is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Nickle. #BC#
Erminus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickle avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erminus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Erminus throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
Nickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Erminus misses the shot to the body.
Erminus misses with a wild combination.
Nickle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickle tries to clinch but Erminus is having none of it. #T4#
A good leg kick by Erminus. #CL2#
Nickle clinches up with Erminus and pushes him back against the cage.
Erminus stops a takedown attempt from Nickle.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erminus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nickle tries to clinch there but Erminus circles away.
Jetmir Erminus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erminus lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Nickle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Erminus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erminus is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jetmir Erminus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erminus is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dill Nickle.
I've got Nickle 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Nickle wants to clinch
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses.
Nickle shoots and misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Lutang as Nickle shoots in.
Lutang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lutang punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Lutang defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lutang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Lutang throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lutang paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutang.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Nickle's head.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Nickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lutang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutang tries a body shot but Nickle blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lutang. #T2#
Lutang scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle blocking some punches.
Nickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Nickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Nickle is trying to trip Lutang. He has hold of a leg but Lutang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lutang controlling the position.
Nickle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lutang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Lutang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nickle throws a strike but Lutang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lutang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Nickle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lutang passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lutang in particular looking to stall.
Nickle wants to control but Lutang is keeping busy. #SUB#
Nickle actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Lutang seems content to control.
Lutang is thwarting Nickle's attempts to control the position.
Lutang controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nickle wants to get back to full guard.
Lutang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lutang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutang loads up on a big right hand but Nickle slips the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lutang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nickle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's time! Nickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lutang misses with a hook.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lutang sprawls and moves away.
Lutang scores with a jab to the head.
Nickle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lutang.
Lutang cracks Nickle with a good jab.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Lutang circles away easily
and Lutang counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lutang but Lutang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lutang throws a counter combo.#T1#
Nickle shoots for a takedown but Lutang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickle shoots in for a double leg but Lutang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lutang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lutang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lutang counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Nickle is rocked!
Nickle looks to clinch
and Lutang counters with a big left hand that crumples Nickle! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sun Lutang!
A very excited looking Sun Lutang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Osiris vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Pendragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Pendragon throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Nickle feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Nickle moves into the clinch successfully.
Nickle wants a takedown but no success here.
Pendragon prevents the takedown attempt.
Pendragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nickle has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Nickle takes one to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws out a leg kick but Nickle moves out of range and Pendragon only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon sizes up Nickle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pendragon defends it well.
Pendragon throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Nickle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pendragon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickle is in Pendragon's guard.#T1#
Pendragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pendragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pendragon wants to stand up but Nickle is controlling him.
Nickle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Pendragon pushes Nickle off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nickle or perhaps it was just good defense by Pendragon, which made it look bad.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pendragon circles away.#TD2#
Nickle shoots in and gets a takedown into Pendragon's guard.
Pendragon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pendragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendragon pulls Nickle in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Pendragon keeping full guard, as Nickle tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon has momentary wrist control but Nickle slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nickle throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickle's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pendragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pendragon trying to control the action but Nickle is working from the bottom.
Nickle is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Pendragon working away.
Pendragon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SU#
Pendragon decides to stand back up.
Nickle slips a jab from Pendragon.
Nickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pendragon throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Pendragon throws a leg kick which misses Nickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickle tries to avoid it.
Pendragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Pendragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pendragon thuds his shin into the meat of Nickle's side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pendragon!
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon with the inside leg kick.
Pendragon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pendragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pendragon lands a leg kick that knocks Nickle off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pendragon misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Nickle moves in looking to clinch but Pendragon pushes him off.
Pendragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Nickle. Nickle gets slowly back to his feet.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickle.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickle dives in for a single leg takedown but Pendragon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pendragon scores with a hook.
Pendragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Nickle is looking to clinch.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickle's head backwards.
Nickle wants to clinch.#T2#
Nickle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a hook but Nickle blocks it.
Pendragon works Nickle's body with a nice hook.
Nickle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pendragon can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nickle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pendragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Nickle finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Pendragon pushes Nickle off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Nickle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Pendragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pendragon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pendragon won't allow Nickle to pass to mount.
Nickle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pendragon won't allow Nickle to pass to mount.
Pendragon trying to control but Nickle postures up. #SUB2#
Nickle seems to be working for a kimura but Pendragon defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pendragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Pendragon keeping full guard, as Nickle tries to pass.
Pendragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pendragon tries to buck Nickle off but Nickle is having none of it.
Pendragon gets back to half guard.
Nickle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pendragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Pendragon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lewis Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely.
Pendragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickle defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Nickle shoots for a double leg takedown but Pendragon sprawls well. He's pushed Nickle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pendragon - the referee stops the clock and Nickle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pendragon. Nickle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon lands with a straight right. Nickle didn't see that one coming.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pendragon.
Nickle defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nickle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickle blocks a jab.
Pendragon throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
Nickle feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Nickle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pendragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Pendragon sneaks out the side door and pushes Nickle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lewis Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Pendragon as he connects with a hook.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pendragon scores with the left hand. Nickle knows he should have avoided that one.
Pendragon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pendragon scores with a nice body kick.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Nickle instigates a clinch.
Pendragon gets underhooks to prevent Nickle's takedown attempt.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle tries to score a body lock takedown but Pendragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nickle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pendragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses. #T3##BC#
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle dives in and grabs Pendragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pendragon pushes down on Nickle's head and hops out.
Nickle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Pendragon.
Nickle wants to clinch.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pendragon - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Pendragon is predictable there
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Nickle clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickle goes for a double leg but Pendragon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pendragon continues to drive forward.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Nickle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Pendragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pendragon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Pendragon!

Event: SMASH: Schrodinger vs Donovan
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Ivkov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Nickle counters with a single leg into guard. Ivkov didn't expect that.
Nickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nickle postures up and lands a big shot to Ivkov's brow.
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivkov trying to control the position.
Ivkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ivkov wants to sweep here but Nickle controlling him for the moment.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ivkov is trying to control Nickle's posture but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickle lands an elbow. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivkov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Nickle scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nickle prevents Ivkov from escaping the position.
Ivkov is trying to control Nickle's posture but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Nickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Nickle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ivkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nickle but great work by Ivkov.
Ivkov wants to control but Nickle is keeping him busy. #T3#
Nickle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ivkov is looking to take a break and control but Nickle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ivkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ivkov is staying active underneath Nickle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nickle seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Nickle not doing much here. #SUB#
Nickle is working for a kimura but Ivkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle is keen to just control but Ivkov is a slippery customer.
Ivkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickle prevents Ivkov from improving his position.#SUB#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Ivkov.
Nickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses
and Nickle counters with a right hand to the body.
Nickle shoots for a takedown but Ivkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ivkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ivkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nickle blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivkov throws a series of strikes that have Nickle backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle has a takedown stuffed.
Ivkov throws a nice looking combination but Nickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Nickle scores with a jab to the head.
Ivkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aleksandar Ivkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivkov throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ivkov!
Sloppy strikes there by Nickle.#SUB#
Nickle is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ivkov is trying to escape and Nickle transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ivkov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nickle! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Black Terror vs Boomer
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Masters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Masters 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.
Good shot there by Nickle.
Masters tries to clinch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickle swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Masters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Masters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickle sprawls well initially but Masters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nickle is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Masters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Nickle is defending well.
Nickle is looking to get back to is feet but Masters passes into side control. #SUB2#
Masters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickle is pushing Masters's head away, looking to escape. Masters manages to hold on to the position though.
Masters tries to move to mount but Nickle blocks the move with his legs.
Nickle tries to escape but Masters is in control.
Nickle seems a little lost for a moment, as Masters dominates the positioning.
Masters trying to control the action but Nickle is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nickle stops Masters from passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Nickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Masters should have avoided that one. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nickle enables Masters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Nickle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nickle scores with the left hand. Masters knows he should have avoided that one.
Masters has a takedown stuffed.
Masters takes one on the button.#T4#
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nickle defends it well.
Nickle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nickle throws a lazy right hand but Masters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masters tries to clinch there but Nickle circles away.
Nickle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Masters to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickle throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Masters's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nickle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Masters closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nickle breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Nickle's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle looks to land a combination but Masters avoids it well.
Nickle scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickle cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle misses with a hook. Masters ducked under it nicely.
Masters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle jabs Masters right on the nose. Masters blinks but takes it well.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle walks into a jab.
Nickle falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Masters to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Masters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nickle's guard.
Masters trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES#
Nickle kicks Masters off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Masters clinches up against the cage.
Masters misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Nickle.
Nickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Masters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Masters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.#SU#
Nickle gets to his feet. Masters looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Masters is looking to clinch.
Nickle misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Masters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickle's guard.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Masters manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Masters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickle is looking to escape.
Masters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickle keeps working. #T4#
Masters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Masters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nickle is trying to escape back to his feet but Masters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masters fails with the takedown
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nickle avoids it really well and circles away.
Dill Nickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Millard Masters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters is looking to clinch.
Nickle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masters under the eye.#T1#
Nickle takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters wants to clinch up but Nickle keeps it at a distance.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Masters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nickle.
Nickle connects with a right hand. Masters shakes it off.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.#T2#
Nickle lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Nickle misses.
Masters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Masters's head.
Nickle misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters stops Nickle from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Masters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES#
Nickle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nickle lands with a nice body punch.
Masters wants to clinch
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Masters tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickle circles away.
A quick step to the side and Nickle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Masters is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nickle.
Millard Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickle lands a jab to Masters's midsection.
Nickle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickle counters with a three punch combo that has Masters backing up. Masters nods at Nickle to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickle sprawls well. Nickle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masters gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Nickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickle, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
A relieved looking Dill Nickle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.

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

#R1#
Nickle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Nickle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merel to the mat! Merel manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Merel is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nickle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Merel's body to avoid the submission. Merel has instead reached around Nickle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Merel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Merel!
An out of breath Anthony Merel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Smith
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Collins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickle throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Nickle throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Collins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Nickle off balance momentarily.
Nickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dill Nickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nickle throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.
A combination from Nickle does no damage.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Nickle misses with the combination.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Collins tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickle avoided it.
Nickle misses with a body shot
and Nickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Collins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickle throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Collins scrambles back to his feet.
Nickle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
It appears Collins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Cadence Collins has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Nickle lands a nice hook to Collins's body. Collins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Collins scores with the left hand. Nickle knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Nickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickle throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
It appears Collins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Collins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Collins throws a front kick that sends Nickle stumbling back into the cage.
Collins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickle is out of range and Collins settles back down.
Collins sets himself, and Nickle steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickle to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Nickle moves out of range as Collins throws a body kick.
Collins avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins slips under a jab from Nickle.
An attempted straight right counter from Collins misses the target.
Nickle misses the jab.
Collins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Collins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Nickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Nickle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickle avoided it.
Nickle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle moves out of range of the body kick from Collins.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickle throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Collins with a nice calf kick.
Collins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickle. That did some damage!
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch lands to the side of Collins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Collins is looking to score with low kicks.
Nickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Collins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickle scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Nickle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Nickle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a body kick.
Collins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickle checks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Nickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Collins.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins delivers a nice body kick.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
Collins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Collins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nickle takes one to the chin there.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick there by Collins.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Nickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle slips a jab from Collins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Nickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins sets himself, and Nickle steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cadence Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nickle misses with an uppercut.
Nickle throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Collins keeps Nickle at a distance using the push kick.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nickle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collins counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Nickle misses with a looping left.
Collins dodges the punch combination from Nickle. #T2#
Nickle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Collins avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Sloppy strikes from Nickle. Those never looked like landing.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nickle.
A clash of legs there as Nickle blocks the low kick.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickle misses with a straight right. #T3#
Nickle throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Collins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Collins scores with a leg kick.
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Nickle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Collins.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Collins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nickle misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Nickle.
Collins lands a leg kick that knocks Nickle off balance momentarily.
A jab from Nickle misses.
Collins with a nice calf kick.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickle throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dill Nickle just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Collins thuds a left hand into Nickle's body.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Nickle misses with a wild combination.
Nickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickle tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Nickle misses.
Some wild striking there from Nickle.
Collins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickle lands a body shot.
Nickle misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Good shot there by Collins.
Collins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Nickle misses.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Collins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickle unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nickle throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins wants to land a leg kick but Nickle is out of range.
Nickle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Collins slips a jab from Nickle.#T3#
Nickle misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Nickle 's knee.
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins cracks Nickle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Collins lands a lovely overhand right.
Collins cracks Nickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickle avoided it.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Nickle misses with a body shot. #T4#
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Collins lands a nice looking body shot.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Nickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Nickle scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nickle throws a combination that misses
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickle's head.
Nickle misses the body punch
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cadence Collins had his way with Dill Nickle in that round.
The cut man is working on Cadence Collins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Collins thumps Nickle with a low kick.
Nickle misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Nickle throws a series of punches but Collins moves out of range.
Collins lands with a right hand.
Nickle throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with an outside leg kick.
Nickle throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Collins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickle throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
Nickle misses with a shot to the body
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins cracks a nice hook into Nickle's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nickle!
Nickle walks into a left hand.
Collins is looking to land body kicks.
Nickle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickle's knee momentarily.#T2#
Nickle misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from Collins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
Collins scores with a kick to the body.
Nickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins misses with a low kick.
Nickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Collins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Collins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Collins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickle.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Collins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins cracks Nickle with a good jab.
Nickle misses with a hook. Collins ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nickle misses with a left hand
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Nickle 's knee.
Collins lands with a hook. Nickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cadence Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Collins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nickle scores with a jab.#TD2#
Nickle gets a double leg takedown into Barbosa's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nickle stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position. #T1#
Nickle forces his way into half guard.
Nickle stops Barbosa from getting back to his feet.
Nickle trying to control from half guard but Barbosa is working away.
Barbosa looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
A big left from Nickle misses.
Barbosa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickle checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Nickle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.#TD2#
Nickle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barbosa!
Barbosa tries to escape but Nickle is in control. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Barbosa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nickle has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Nickle is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nickle asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Nickle is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbosa pushes Nickle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nickle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dill Nickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nickle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nickle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Nickle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbosa to the ground. Nickle is now in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Nickle blocks the low kick.
Nickle is looking for the big counter here.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Nickle. Those never looked like landing.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to avoid it but Nickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbosa to the ground. Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Nickle swinging wildly here.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickle.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickle.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nickle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa is looking to stand up but Nickle isn't so interested in that idea.
Barbosa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Nickle throws a big elbow that misses.
Barbosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickle is controlling him.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barbosa gets caught napping as Nickle dives in and scores a takedown. Barbosa manages to retain guard.
Nickle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa is looking to stand up but Nickle isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Nickle throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nickle has a closed guard, preventing Barbosa from standing up.
Nickle seems keen to control Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard.
Nickle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickle defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Nickle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Nickle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickle shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Nickle misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.#CL2#
Nickle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickle tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Barbosa throws Nickle to one side and escapes!
Nickle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickle.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickle's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Nickle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Nickle fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Bidon Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nickle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Draganov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Draganov lands a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickle is looking to break free of the clinch but Draganov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Draganov has Nickle up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Draganov breaks the clinch.
Draganov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Draganov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickle throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been told by Nickle's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickle misses the jab.
Draganov misses with a hook to the body
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD#
Nickle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Draganov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nickle is controlling him well.
Nickle wants to stand but Draganov is controlling his arm.
Nickle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES2#
Draganov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Draganov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nickle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Draganov dives in and grabs Nickle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickle pushes down on Draganov's head and hops out.
Nickle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Draganov manages to circle out of the way.
Dill Nickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Draganov.
Draganov swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Nickle. No joy for Draganov on that attempt.
It looked like Nickle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Draganov.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickle's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draganov.
Nickle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Draganov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Draganov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draganov shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickle tries to sprawl out of it but Draganov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Nickle looks to land a combination. Draganov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Draganov closes the distance and clinches up with Nickle, looking for a takedown. Draganov pushes Nickle against the cage but Nickle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Draganov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draganov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Nickle - just one landing.
Nickle swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Draganov leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Nickle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickle swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.#T4#
Draganov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Draganov somewhat.
Draganov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Nickle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Draganov momentarily.
Draganov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draganov lands with a slapping head kick.
Draganov fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Draganov closes the distance and clinches up with Nickle, looking for a takedown. Draganov pushes Nickle against the cage but Nickle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nickle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Draganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Nickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draganov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickle as he avoids it easily.
Nickle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nickle scores with a nice strike.
Nickle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Draganov is rocked!
Nickle avoids a kick to the body.
Draganov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nickle finish him?#TD#
Nickle is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Draganov is in big trouble! Nickle is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Draganov. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Nickle blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Noriega finds it's target.#TD2#
Nickle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noriega wants to control but Nickle is keeping busy.
Noriega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nickle with the ground and pound but Noriega uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Noriega has wrist control.#SUB2#
Nickle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noriega looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noriega looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noriega! #REVR##T1#
Nickle is looking to regain half guard here but Noriega keeps moving and retains side control.
Noriega tries to move to mount but Nickle blocks the move with his legs.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noriega is working hard here to advance position.
Nickle tries to bench press Noriega off him but Noriega keeps the position.
Nickle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickle is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noriega in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Noriega pulls his head out easily.
Nickle is looking to improve his position.
Nickle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Noriega preventing the sweep.
Nickle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Nickle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nickle wants to sweep here but Noriega controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle has Noriega pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Noriega misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Noriega wants to sweep here but Nickle controlling him for the moment.
Noriega has Nickle pulled in close to control his posture.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickle trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Nickle throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Nickle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Noriega stopping the sweep attempt from Nickle.#SUB2#
Nickle working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Nickle in the body.
Noriega slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickle, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Nickle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noriega sprawls well initially but Nickle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nickle is nestled in close to Noriega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
Noriega pushes Nickle off looking to stand but Nickle dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega is refusing to be controlled, as Nickle sits in half guard.
Nickle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though. #T1#
Nickle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickle controlling the action here.
Noriega is not content to let Nickle control the position.
Noriega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickle looks to land a strike but Noriega avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nickle connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
Nickle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickle trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Noriega.
Noriega keeping full guard, as Nickle tries to pass.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Nickle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Noriega manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Noriega won't allow Nickle to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Nickle has his foot on Noriega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Noriega works his way back into a safe position though.
Noriega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickle 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.#SUB2#
Nickle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Noriega defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noriega defends well.#T4#
Nickle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Noriega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nickle 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle has a takedown stuffed.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Nickle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Noriega connects with a body shot.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a three punch combo that has Noriega backing up. Noriega nods at Nickle to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nickle feints and as Noriega raises his hands in defense, Nickle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Noriega wriggles free and stands up.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Nickle didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Noriega gets caught flat footed, as Nickle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
Nickle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noriega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Noriega controlling Nickle's posture.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickle throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickle's guard. Nice move by Noriega!#REVR#
Nickle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nickle is trying to control the action in half guard but Noriega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nickle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Noriega sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickle with the ground and pound but Noriega uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Noriega keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Noriega is keeping the position.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Noriega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nickle with a nice head shot there.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickle misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickle working the ground and pound.
Noriega takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Nickle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Nickle stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dill Nickle.
I've got Nickle 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Pablo Noriega had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Santana has his takedown stuffed
and Nickle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Nickle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nickle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nickle wants to free his trapped foot but Santana is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Nickle is working for a kimura here but Santana manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nickle's guard. #SUB#
Nickle is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Santana has his hands clasped together but Nickle extends and breaks Santana's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nickle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle throws a combination. Bostic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nickle avoids the head kick by Bostic.
Good work by Nickle as he checks the leg kick.
A left and a right from Nickle both land. Nice combination.
Bostic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bostic throws a wild body kick that Nickle sees coming a mile off.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bostic throws out the jab.
Nickle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bostic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickle momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Nickle. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Bostic, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Bostic.
Bostic thows a leg kick but Nickle checks it
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Bostic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bostic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bostic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickle throws a body punch but Bostic moves out of range.
Bostic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bostic tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickle avoided it.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic moves away from the strike by Nickle.
Bostic misses with a body kick.
Nickle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Nickle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nickle wants to stand and escape but Bostic is having none of it. #T2#
Bostic landing some decent shots from guard.
Bostic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bostic advances to half guard.
Nickle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
Nickle manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bostic keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nickle.
A head punch on the inside from Nickle fails to land.
Nickle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bostic.
Nickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickle.
Bostic blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nickle scores with a shoulder strike.
Nickle lands a nice uppercut.
Bostic is trying to drag Nickle to the mat but Nickle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bostic lands with a short shot to the head.
Bostic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickle lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bostic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nickle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Bostic.
A nice left hand lands by Nickle.
Nickle misses with a body punch. #T4#
Bostic is trying to drag Nickle to the mat but Nickle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bostic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Bostic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickle blocks a low kick nicely.
Bostic slips a straight right by Nickle.
Dill Nickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bostic tries to score with a low kick but Nickle moves his leg out of the way.
Bostic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Bostic with that takedown attempt.
Nickle throws a lazy right hand but Bostic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick from Bostic, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Bostic moved out of range nicely.
Bostic misses with a series of wild punches.
Bostic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickle is out of range and Bostic settles back down.
Nickle tries to bum rush Bostic with a series of wild strikes but Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickle lands with a good body shot.
Nickle avoids a kick to the body.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Bostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bostic appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Bostic counters with a three punch combo that has Nickle backing up. Nickle nods at Bostic to acknowledge the strikes.
Good work by Nickle as he checks the leg kick.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle jabs Bostic right on the nose. Bostic blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Nickle misses with a looping left.
Bostic lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bostic.
Bostic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Bostic misses.
Bostic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickle misses with a straight left.
Bostic misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
Bostic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickle misses with a double jab
and Bostic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Bostic lands a front kick.
Bostic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Bostic catches Nickle right on the button with a cross.
Nickle misses with a combination
and Bostic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bostic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Bostic throws a leg kick which misses Nickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickle tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle lands a nice shot that snaps Bostic's head back.
Bostic lands a right hook to the body.
Nickle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bostic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Bostic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickle, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Nickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bostic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bostic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bostic tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bostic pushes Nickle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bostic tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bostic's efforts to push away.
Nickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Bostic.
Nickle has a couple of punches blocked by Bostic.
Bostic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nickle up against the cage.
Bostic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nickle fails to land.
Nickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bostic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nickle can turn it around.
Bostic lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickle misses with some punches.
Bostic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickle misses with the head strike. #TD#
Bostic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nickle uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle wants to get up but he can't break Bostic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Nickle gets to his feet. Bostic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bostic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bostic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickle has time to react.
Bostic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bostic slips under a jab.
Nickle blocks a head kick by Bostic.
Nickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bostic throws the kick towards the body but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bostic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nickle won't be happy with that.
Nickle is trying to get back to his feet.
Bostic 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.
Bostic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nickle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bostic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bostic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickle keeps working.
Nickle pushes Bostic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bostic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bostic scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Nickle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Michael Bostic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bostic working the body and head with strikes.
Nickle is trying to buck Bostic off.
Nickle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nickle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bostic is controlling him well.#SUB#
Bostic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bostic is controlling him well.#T2#
Bostic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bostic happy to just control the position for now.
Nickle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bostic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nickle is trying to buck Bostic off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Bostic grinds an elbow into Nickle's temple.
Nickle pushes Bostic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bostic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nickle is not content to let Bostic control the position.
Bostic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickle is pushing Bostic's head away, looking to escape. Bostic manages to hold on to the position though.
Nickle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bostic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet.
Bostic working the head with strikes. #T4##ES2#
Nickle bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Bostic throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Nickle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bostic throws a body kick that misses.
Bostic scores with a hook.
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!
Nickle moves out of range of the leg kick from Bostic.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bostic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bostic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bostic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Bostic!
Michael Bostic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Cowan misses.
Cowan tries a low kick but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle lands a really nice looking cross but Cowan seems unphased.
Cowan throws a head kick but Nickle moves out of range.
Cowan moves away from the strike by Nickle. #CL2#
Nickle rushes Cowan and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Nickle is trying to pull guard but Cowan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cowan takes a shot to the head.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cowan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Cowan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Nickle looks to clinch
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Cowan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bushido Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Cowan.
Cowan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cowan looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Cowan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cowan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cowan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickle. That did some damage!
Cowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Cowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickle throws a sloppy body shot
and Cowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cowan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Nickle.
Cowan throws a series of punches but Nickle moves out of range.
Cowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Cowan misses with a hook.#CL2#
Nickle has Cowan up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
A short left from Cowan.
Nickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowan or not.
Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nickle.
Nickle tries to score a body lock takedown but Cowan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nickle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cowan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nickle fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Cowan - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowan.
Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cowan blocks an uppercut.
Nickle takes a shot to the head.
Cowan digs a right hand into Nickle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickle's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Nickle misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan lands a body punch.
Cowan gets underhooks to prevent Nickle's takedown attempt.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Nickle. #T4#
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Cowan - that landed with a thud.
Nickle looks winded!
Nickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cowan scores with a hook to the body.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Cowan gets underhooks to prevent Nickle's takedown attempt.
Cowan lands with a light punch inside.
Cowan is leaning against Nickle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cowan.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Crunch! Cowan slams his shin into Nickle's torso.
Nickle misses with a combination
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan with the inside leg kick.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Cowan counters with a nice body shot.
Cowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickle off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Nickle is rocked!
Cowan pounces like a tiger and cracks Nickle with a vicious hook! Nickle is down but not out! Cowan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Alawi has his takedown stuffed
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Nickle closes the distance and pushes Alawi back into the cage.
Nickle throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Alawi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nickle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alawi to the mat. Alawi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickle wants to stand and escape but instead Alawi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nickle wants to stand and escape but Alawi is having none of it.
Alawi throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle is adopting a defensive guard.
Alawi preventing the sweep.
Nickle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickle keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi postures up.
Nickle wants to sweep but no luck.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickle is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES#
Nickle kicks Alawi off and gets to his feet.
A jab from Nickle finds it's way through Alawi's defenses.
Dill Nickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alawi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickle throws a jab when Alawi was well out of range.
Alawi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alawi somewhat.
Dill Nickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.#T3#
Alawi wants to clinch
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle lands a nice hook to Alawi's body. Alawi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alawi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alawi walks into a jab.
Nickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Nickle - just one landing.
Alawi shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickle tries to sprawl out of it but Alawi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Nickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alawi with the counter takedown but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alawi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickle scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nickle drives through and clinches with Alawi against the cage. #TD#
Nickle is trying to trip Alawi. He has hold of a leg but Alawi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Alawi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickle defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Alawi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
It looks like Nickle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nickle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dill Nickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle cracks Alawi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alawi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nickle moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nickle fails to land.
Nickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nickle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alawi is trying to keep an underhook but Nickle manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.
Nickle prevents Alawi from improving his position.
Nickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alawi can do to turn this around?
Nickle not doing much here. #T1#
Nice strikes from Nickle there.
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Nickle has control of the leg.
Nickle tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alawi.
Alawi trying to control here.
Nickle stalling.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Nickle is going to stand back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alawi tries to roll over but Nickle keeps him under control.
Nickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.
Nickle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nickle misses with a wild body shot.
Alawi feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alawi.
Alawi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickle misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Alawi darts in and clinches Nickle up against the cage.#TD#
Nickle manages to pull guard.
Alawi works over Nickle with some ground and pound from guard.
Alawi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alawi is one step ahead there.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard. #T4#
Alawi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alawi working away.
Nickle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nickle tries to improve position but can't.
Nickle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickle wants to get back to full guard.
Dill Nickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alawi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alawi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nickle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickle is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Nickle misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nickle.
Nickle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alawi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Nickle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Nickle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alawi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nickle but great work by Alawi.
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!
Nickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alawi advances to mount.
Alawi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nickle tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away. #T1##SUB2#
Alawi working for a submission but Nickle is keeping him at bay.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickle is looking to escape.
Alawi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB2#
Alawi wants to finish this one by submission but Nickle is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alawi.
Alawi tries to control but Nickle wriggling away.
Nickle is trying to stand up.
Nickle regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alawi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickle sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Nickle is trying to stand up here but Alawi is controlling him well.
Alawi is pressing down on Nickle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickle is holding on for now.
Nickle is looking to control Alawi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickle avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Alawi is working for a submission of some sort.
Alawi lands with a punch from half guard.
Alawi slips a nice elbow through Nickle's hands, connecting with Nickle's forehead.
Nickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Alawi thows a huge punch but Nickle dodges it nicely. #T3#
Nickle is trying to stand up here but Alawi is controlling him well.
Nickle is looking for a sweep. Alawi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickle is working hard here to advance position.
Nickle is trying to maintain the position but Alawi is very close to passing his half guard.
Alawi wants to control but Nickle is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Alawi is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickle moves into full guard.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alawi manages to pass to side control.
Tahboule Alawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickle tries to kick Alawi off but Alawi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickle tries to kick Alawi off but Alawi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Nickle manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Nickle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alawi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tahboule Alawi.
Well Nickle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
Our winner, Dill Nickle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 126
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Nickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickle defending well as Bremner loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Nickle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Bremner controls his hands.
Nickle wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Bremner.
Bremner throws a head punch that misses.
Nickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickle blocks an uppercut.
Bremner tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Bremner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bremner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner lands a left hand.
Bremner stalling in the clinch.
Nickle tries to score a body lock takedown but Bremner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ted Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Bremner misses with some punches.
Bremner misses with the head strike.
Bremner lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Nickle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bremner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bremner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bremner wants to slow Nickle down by chopping away at his legs.
Bremner looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Nickle is looking to clinch.
Bremner throws a right hand that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Bremner has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nickle fails to land.
Nickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickle working aggressively here.
A short right from Nickle on the inside.
Bremner lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Nickle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bremner breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Bremner scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Nickle gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bremner fails to land. #TD2#
Nickle has hold of one of Bremner's legs. Bremner is fighting the takedown attempt but Nickle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bremner managing to control the position.
Bremner is trying to control the position but Nickle postures up.
Nickle connects with a couple of short punches.
Bremner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Nickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Nickle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bremner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Nickle 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.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bremner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nickle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bremner is looking to defend but Nickle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bremner! Nickle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bremner taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
A cross from Nickle lands.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Nickle ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Nickle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Akhtankhanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickle is in Akhtankhanov's guard.
Akhtankhanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akhtankhanov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nickle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Akhtankhanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickle's back!
Akhtankhanov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nickle.
Akhtankhanov keeps control of the position as Nickle tries to break free.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akhtankhanov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nickle turns into Akhtankhanov and is now in his guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov has his hands on Nickle's head, controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov is trying to keep Nickle in close.
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akhtankhanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickle cracks Akhtankhanov with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickle stands up over Akhtankhanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickle won't allow Akhtankhanov to sweep him here.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Akhtankhanov is pulling down on Nickle's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akhtankhanov is pulling down on Nickle's head to control his posture.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nickle tries to score with some ground and pound. Akhtankhanov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov tries to buck Nickle off but Nickle is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov trying to control but Nickle postures up.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Nickle is controlling well. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to wear down Nickle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nickle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Nickle's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickle tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Nickle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akhtankhanov is trying to improve his position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov dodges the ground and pound from Nickle.#SUB2#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well. #SUB2#
Nickle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akhtankhanov, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Nickle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nickle working the ground and pound but Akhtankhanov is defending the strikes.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control Nickle's posture but Nickle avoids it. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Akhtankhanov is right now.
Akhtankhanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickle.
Akhtankhanov dodges the ground and pound from Nickle.#T3##SUB2#
Nickle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickle working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akhtankhanov tries to buck Nickle off but Nickle is having none of it.
Akhtankhanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickle. #SUB2#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is defending well.
Akhtankhanov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking for submissions but instead, Akhtankhanov has regained full guard. #T4#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but Nickle is controlling well.
Akhtankhanov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickle's back!
Nickle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nickle is still trying to improve position.
Akhtankhanov keeps control of the position easily here as Nickle tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Nickle down with leg kicks.
Nickle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle throws a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Nickle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickle throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov. #T1#
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickle scrambles back to his feet.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nickle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Nickle down. #TD2#
Nickle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akhtankhanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Akhtankhanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akhtankhanov managing to control the position.
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akhtankhanov, not yet.
Nickle postures up in Akhtankhanov's guard and throws a big left but Akhtankhanov blocks it. #T3#
Akhtankhanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Nickle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akhtankhanov pulls Nickle in close to prevent any damage.
Akhtankhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akhtankhanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akhtankhanov trying to control the position here. #T4#
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akhtankhanov wants to stand but Nickle is controlling the position.
Nickle stands up over Akhtankhanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickle is in close to Akhtankhanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nickle works over Akhtankhanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to sweep here but Nickle controlling him for the moment.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akhtankhanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov pulls Nickle in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 121
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Nickle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Nickle looking to score a takedown here. Petrers is defending well but Nickle drives through and ends up in Petrers's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Petrers trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nickle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrers defends it easily.
Petrers won't allow Nickle to sweep him here.
Petrers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nickle 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.
Petrers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Petrers is posturing up here but Nickle has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Petrers tries to roll out but it's too tight and Petrers has to tap! Slick submission there by Nickle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Nickle!
During a confident post fight interview, Dill Nickle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 115
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Gomez thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickle misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Gomez has been cut.
Nickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickle throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickle circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickle scores with a hook.
Gomez throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Nickle counters by clinching up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Nickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickle.
Nickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomez's elbow.
Nickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez is trying to break free.#BC#
Gomez breaks from the clinch.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Dill Nickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickle.
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Nickle swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Nickle checks it.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
A big right from Gomez misses.
Jab by Gomez.
A big left from Nickle misses.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomez misses with a body shot
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickle lands a body shot.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
Good exchange - Nickle coming out on top.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.#T3#
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomez sizes up Nickle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle lands a two punch combo.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Gomez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Gomez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomez slips a jab from Nickle.
Nickle throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
A left lands for Gomez.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickle circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left and a right from Nickle both land. Nice combination.
Gomez misses with a combination
and Nickle counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Nice uppercut there from Gomez.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez throws a quick counter head kick but Nickle was just out of range.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Nickle throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Gomez finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nickle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nickle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Nickle.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez connects with a crisp jab.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Nickle swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickle lands a really nice looking cross but Gomez seems unphased.
Gomez punishes Nickle's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle lands with a nice body punch.
Nickle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomez on the side of the head.
Nickle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Nickle moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gomez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickle finds it's way round the side to connect with Gomez's head.
Gomez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Nickle throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Robert Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Nickle.
A jab from Nickle misses. #T3#
Nickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Nickle lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
Nickle connects with a body shot.
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez jabs at Nickle's body.
Gomez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Nickle tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez slips a jab from Nickle.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Nickle slips under a jab.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nickle drops his hands momentarily and Gomez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Gomez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickle takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Nice straight punches there by Nickle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickle.
Nickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomez misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez throws a head kick but Nickle moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Gomez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickle throws a looping overhand right but Gomez ducks down to avoid it.
Gomez misses with a shot to the body
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickle throws out the jab.
Gomez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickle throws out the jab.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickle cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez stalks Nickle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickle's face. Nickle staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gomez digs a good hook to Nickle's body. #T1#
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Gomez throws a low kick but Nickle moves out of range easily.
Gomez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Nickle. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickle scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Gomez loads up on a big right hand but Nickle slips the punch.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez scores with a hook.
Gomez slips under a jab from Nickle.
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a left to the body.
Nickle has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nickle misses with the combination.
Nickle avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez fails with the takedown.#T3#
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle jabs at Gomez's body.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Gomez works over Nickle's head and body with a nice combination.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Nickle slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Gomez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickle under the eye.
Nickle moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Gomez throws a wild body kick that Nickle sees coming a mile off.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickle throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nickle.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robert Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickle scores with the left hand. Gomez knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.

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 Robert Gomez.
Well Nickle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 103
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Nickle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickle misses the target.
Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Junior throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle lands a nice shot that snaps Junior's head back.
Junior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickle.
Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickle swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Nickle circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Nickle in a clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Nickle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Junior tries to pull guard but Nickle won't allow it. #T1#
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior jumps guard but Nickle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior prevents a body shot from Nickle.
A right handed body shot lands from Nickle.
Nickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickle.
Nickle presses Junior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nickle misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Junior gets control of Nickle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Junior will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nickle lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nickle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nickle's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Nickle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nickle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nickle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nickle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nickle passes Junior's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickle scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nickle lands a nice short elbow.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickle pulls his head out easily.
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nickle. #SUB2#
Nickle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Nickle there.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Nickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Nickle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nickle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickle pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Nickle working Junior over with strikes.
Nickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Junior connects with the punch.
Junior takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Junior is rocked!
Junior tries to clinch but Nickle moves out of range.
Junior tries to clinch up but Nickle circles away and keeps his distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nickle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Junior clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Junior has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nickle walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junior connects with a crisp jab.
Junior throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Junior tries to clinch but Nickle is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle misses with a hook.#T1#
Junior wants to clinch up but Nickle keeps it at a distance.
Nickle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior tries to clinch up but Nickle circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickle. That snapped Junior's head back.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickle misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mark Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior avoids the body shot from Nickle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior sets himself, and Nickle steps forward looking for the clinch! Junior avoids it this time.
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Nickle's head back.
Nickle throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Junior throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.#T2#
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Junior rushes Nickle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior tries to pull guard but Nickle holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Nickle throws a head punch that misses.
Junior tries to pull guard but Nickle won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Nickle has him pressed against the cage.
Nickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickle misses with some punches.
Junior tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickle smiles and moves away.
Nickle takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Nickle throws the left hand but Junior avoids the punch easily.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Nickle misses the jab.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Nickle misses with a double jab. #T3#
Junior tries to clinch up but Nickle circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickle circles away.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior walks into a stiff left hand from Nickle.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Nickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Junior.
Nickle lands a jab to the head.
Nickle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Junior tries to clinch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Junior scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickle throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely.
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Junior looks to land a right hand but Nickle moved out of range.
Nickle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Nickle misses with a wild body shot.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
Nice cross by Junior.
Nickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Junior ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Junior tries to clinch up but Nickle circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickle.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior tries to clinch but Nickle is having none of it.
Nickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Junior wants to clinch up but Nickle keeps it at a distance.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickle misses with a left hand
and Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Nickle blocks a jab.
Junior moves out of range as Nickle strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Junior misses the target.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Nickle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dill Nickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Nickle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Junior walks into a straight right hand from Nickle.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.#T1#
Junior tries to clinch there but Nickle circles away.
Nickle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nickle throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Junior tries to clinch but Nickle moves out of range.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickle circles away.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
Nickle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Nickle misses with a wild body shot.
Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.#T2#
Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickle finds it's way round the side to connect with Junior's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior is looking to clinch.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickle throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Nickle pushes him off.
Nickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickle takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickle misses with a wild body shot.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickle throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior wants to clinch up but Nickle keeps it at a distance.
Junior connects with a right hand. Nickle shakes it off.
Junior jabs Nickle right on the nose. Nickle blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Junior throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Junior throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Junior as he connects with a hook.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Nickle with a nice cross.
Junior tries to clinch there but Nickle circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Junior there.
Junior clobbers Nickle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickle lands a nice hook to Junior's body. Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Junior darts in and clinches Nickle up against the cage.
Nickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Junior's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Junior jumps guard but Nickle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nickle working aggressively here.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nickle just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior is trying to pull guard but Nickle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Nickle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior tries to pull guard but Nickle holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Nickle lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Nickle.
Nickle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juniors head.
Junior jumps guard but Nickle stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Junior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nickle uses from the top position. #SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Nickle defends easily.
Nickle stands and throws Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Nickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nickle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: ENIGMA 93
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickle. Nickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickle.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickle misses with a wild combination.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Nickle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickle defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickle tests Hanma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanma works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Hanma finds it's target.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Nickle slips the punch.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Hanma misses.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Nickle walks into a jab.
Hanma works Nickle's body with a nice hook.
Nickle takes one to the chin there.
Nickle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanma doesn't seem bothered though.
Nickle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickle's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hanma. Beautiful body shot.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hanma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Hanma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
Nickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma lands a really nice looking cross but Nickle seems unphased.
Hanma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickle jabs Hanma right on the nose. Hanma blinks but takes it well.
Nickle scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Nickle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nickle.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanma doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Hanma throws a series of punches but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle slips under a jab from Hanma.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Nickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Nickle cracks Hanma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanma off the cage and back into range.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Nickle swings for the body but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Nickle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Nickle.#T4#
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!
Nickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickle scrambles back to his feet.
Nickle throws out a loose jab but Hanma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanma tries to move into range but Nickle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Nickle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma lands the left hand.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Nickle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Nickle's body.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
A big left from Nickle misses.
Nickle avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanma under the eye.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickle throws a right and a left that Hanma avoids nicely.
Nickle misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanma lands a jab-cross combination.
Nickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
A punch combination from Nickle misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma stuns Nickle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Nickle slips under a jab from Hanma.
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Nickle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanma pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nickle back to the cage. Hanma follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nickle slips a jab from Hanma.
Nickle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Nickle misses.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Nickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Hanma digs a good body shot into Nickle's ribs.
Hanma slips a jab from Nickle.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Nickle moved out of range.
Nickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma. #T2#
Nickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickle on the side of the head.
Hanma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Nickle walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
Nickle connects with a jab.
Nickle slips a straight right by Hanma.
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanma throws a hook but Nickle blocks it.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Hanma slips a jab from Nickle.
Nickle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickle lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanma's head.
Nickle misses with a hook. Hanma ducked under it nicely.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickle.
Nickle misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanma drops his hands momentarily and Nickle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanma misses the body punch
and Nickle counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nickle lands a jab to the nose.
Nickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickle.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Nickle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Baki Hanma is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Nickle looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
It looked like Hanma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickle.
Nickle scores with a punch to the head.
Nickle's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nickle ducks right into an uppercut from Hanma.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Nickle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
Nickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickle lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Nickle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickle's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma lands a nice shot that snaps Nickle's head back.
Hanma scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Nickle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Hanma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickle's head.
Hanma connects with a right hand. Nickle shakes it off.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickle scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.
Nickle lunges at Hanma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanma's hand.
Some wild striking there from Nickle.
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Nickle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Nickle lands with an overhand left.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Nickle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanma throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Nickle slips a jab from Hanma.
Nickle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle lands a head shot.
Hanma cracks Nickle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hanma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickle slips a jab from Hanma.
Nickle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.
Hanma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanma scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Hanma.
Nickle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Nickle. #T4#
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickle walks into a straight right hand from Hanma.
Hanma lands a body shot.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanma throws a jab when Nickle was well out of range.
Hanma cracks Nickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickle needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle lands a head shot.
Hanma throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Hanma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Nickle avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 47
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickle.
Nickle walks into a stiff left hand from Akhtankhanov.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Nickle 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.
Nickle staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Nickle moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickle.#TD2#
Nickle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akhtankhanov is trying to defend but Nickle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Akhtankhanov is trying to stand back up but Nickle is controlling him
Nickle drops an elbow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is trying to stand.
Akhtankhanov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Akhtankhanov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Torcida MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nickle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickle is nestled in close to Akhtankhanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickle prevents Akhtankhanov from standing back up.
Nickle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akhtankhanov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Nickle lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking for a kimura but Akhtankhanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickle to get the leverage.
Nickle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nickle 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.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Nickle prevents Akhtankhanov from standing back up.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is looking to escape.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Akhtankhanov's hands, connecting with Akhtankhanov's forehead.
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!
Nickle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akhtankhanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nickle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickle misses the jab.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Nickle loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Akhtankhanov as Nickle shoots in.#T1#
Akhtankhanov lands with a shot to the body.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Nickle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Nickle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akhtankhanov!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akhtankhanov to see if he's OK.
Akhtankhanov is trying to buck Nickle off.#SUB2#
Nickle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akhtankhanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akhtankhanov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Nickle is chipping away with strikes.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nickle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nickle is chipping away with strikes.
Akhtankhanov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nickle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Akhtankhanov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
Nickle shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov connects with a looping right hand.
Nickle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickle.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Nickle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov. #T1#
The fighters circling - Nickle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickle's head.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Akhtankhanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickle. That did some damage!
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickle walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nickle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.#T2#
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Nickle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Nickle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akhtankhanov's head backwards.
Nickle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Nickle's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickle misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Nickle looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Nickle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Da Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nickle lands a right hook to the body.
Nickle scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nickle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Nickle counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Da Silva! He's just covering up as Nickle starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GDL 112: Scott VS Biden
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.#CL#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nickle misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickle throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle lands with a right hand.
Nickle swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Mfer clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer presses Nickle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Nickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mfer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Mfer finds it's way through Nickle's defenses.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Nickle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickle. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nickle manages to circle out of the way.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer throws the left hand but Nickle avoids the punch easily.
Nickle throws a lazy uppercut
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Nickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Nickle misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickle backwards. #ROC#Nickle is rocked!
Mfer digs a right hand into Nickle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickle's gas tank.
Nickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Nickle is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Nickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickle seems to have recovered his senses.
Nickle goes for a takedown attempt but Mfer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ispa Mfer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Nickle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.#CL#
Mfer clinches.
Nickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickle tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickle tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD#
Mfer drops Nickle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nickle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Nickle tries to score a body lock takedown but Mfer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nickle can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer lands a big right hand that drops Nickle! The killer instinct kicks in and Mfer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mfer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!

Event: GDL 103: Killer Jr VS Tits
Date: Jun 13, 2021

#R1#
Nickle fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kojuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle shoots for a double leg takedown but Kojuro sprawls well. He's pushed Nickle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kojuro lands a really nice looking cross but Nickle seems unphased.
Nickle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kojuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickle blocks the body kick.
Nickle throws a sloppy body shot
and Kojuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kojuro scores with a punch to the head.
Kojuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Nickle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kojuro quickly recovers to half guard.
Nickle working over Kojuro with some ground and pound. Kojuro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kojuro taking some punishment here, with Nickle in his half guard. #T1##SUB#
Nickle is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle working over Kojuro with some ground and pound. Kojuro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kojuro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kojuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kojuro taking some punishment here, with Nickle in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Nickle.
Kojuro pushes Nickle off looking to stand but Nickle dives back in and keeps control.
Nickle lands with a punch from half guard.
Nickle is nestled in close to Kojuro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kojuro tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickle lands with a punch from half guard.
Nickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kojuro tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Kojuro is looking to escape.
Kojuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nickle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kojuro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickle.
Kojuro is trying to stand.
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Kojuro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kojuro wants to get back to his feet.
Kojuro is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?
Nickle is nestled in close to Kojuro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickle lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kojuro! More strikes land and this one is all over! Nickle jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
As Dill Nickle got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm a teenager out here beating grown men's asses. I'm the champ, give me a chance at the title. I'm never going to lose again.'.

Event: GDL 93: Richardson VS Nickle
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1##CL#
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Nickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Richardson manages to break the clinch.
Nickle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richardson defends it nicely.
Nickle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Nickle.
Richardson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickle's head.
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Nickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickle.
Richardson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Nickle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Nickle throws an elbow that misses. Richardson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickle's guard. Nice move by Richardson!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickle keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Richardson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard.
Richardson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Nickle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nickle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richardson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nickle.#T2#
Nickle tries to bench press Richardson off him but Richardson keeps the position.
Nickle is still trying to improve position.
The strikes coming from Richardson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nickle seems a little lost for a moment, as Richardson dominates the positioning.#SU#
Richardson stands up and beckons Nickle to his feet.
Nickle misses with an uppercut. Richardson saw that one coming.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Nickle swings for the body but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson digs a good hook to Nickle's body.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Nickle. #TD2#
Nickle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Richardson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richardson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickle keeps working. #SUB#
Richardson seems to be working for a kimura but Nickle defends the submission attempt.
Nickle is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Ground and pound from Richardson. #SUB#
Richardson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Richardson trying to control from half guard but Nickle is working away. #SUB#
Richardson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richardson controlling the pace.
Nickle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Richardson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Richardson's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nickle.
Richardson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Nickle misses
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richardson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickle at a distance.
Richardson scores with a nice head shot.
Nickle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nickle shoots and misses
and Richardson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Richardson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nickle misses with a body punch
and Richardson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richardson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickle dives in and grabs Richardson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes down on Nickle's head and hops out.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle throws an off balance right hand
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richardson gets through Nickle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Richardson.
Nickle is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richardson.
Nickle misses with some punches. #T1#
Nickle takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Richardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson scores with the left hand. Nickle knows he should have avoided that one.
Nickle throws a big shot that misses.
Nickle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Richardson scores with a hook.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Richardson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Richardson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richardson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richardson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control.

Richardson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nickle has his takedown stuffed
and Richardson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Richardson cracks Nickle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Richardson lands with a cross.
Richardson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Richardson scores with a punch to the head.
Richardson misses with a low kick.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Richardson avoids it easily.
Nickle throws a hook to the side of Richardson's head but Richardson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richardson works Nickle's body with a nice hook.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
Richardson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Richardson lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickle's head.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Nickle is rocked!
Richardson cracks Nickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickle is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Richardson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Richardson forces Nickle back against the cage and clinches.
Richardson pushes Nickle against the cage. Richardson is working some dirty boxing. Richardson pushes off with a quick right hook! Nickle goes down! Nickle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Richardson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Richardson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rick Richardson waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GDL 86: Salazar VS Clinton
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Nickle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickle showed some decent athleticism there.
Nickle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nickle tries to pass to full mount but Shadow defends it.
Nickle drops an elbow to the side of Shadow's head.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Shadow's hands, connecting with Shadow's forehead.
Nickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Shadow is rocked!
Nickle lands a big elbow - Shadow is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nickle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
In his post fight interview, Dill Nickle gave a big smile as he said 'I'm a teenager out here beating grown men's asses. I'm the champ, give me a chance at the title. I'm never going to lose again.'.

Event: GDL 82: Roughneck VS Winks
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Nickle tests Barrierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrierre looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nickle digs a good hook to Barrierre's body.
Nickle connects with a nice looking jab.
Dill Nickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrierre walks into a straight right hand from Nickle.
Nickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nickle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barrierre's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle 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.
Our spies down at at The Lions Den inform us that Barrierre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Nickle is working Barrierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickle stands up over Barrierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nickle stands up over Barrierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barrierre has momentary wrist control but Nickle slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barrierre's head.
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle content to stall in guard here.
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickle lands a couple of elbows.
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickle distracts Barrierre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickle won't allow Barrierre to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Barrierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Nickle passes Barrierre's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barrierre has hold of Nickle's hands but Nickle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Barrierre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Barrierre's hands, connecting with Barrierre's forehead.
Barrierre is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nickle lands a nice short elbow.
Nickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickle winds up and cracks Barrierre with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Barrierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickle.
Barrierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Nickle is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nickle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barrierre could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nickle has cracked it and Barrierre is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nickle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dill Nickle!
A very excited looking Dill Nickle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Chiiiisu moves into the clinch successfully.
Chiiiisu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chiiiisu as Nickle tries to tie him up.
Chiiiisu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chiiiisu misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Chiiiisu manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chiiiisu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Chiiiisu's legs - danger averted.
Chiiiisu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Chiiiisu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chiiiisu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chiiiisu keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickle content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Chiiiisu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nickle throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Chiiiisu's body to avoid the submission. Chiiiisu has instead reached around Nickle's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Chiiiisu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chiu Chiiiisu!

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