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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nickels but Nickels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Nickels's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Nickels misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nickels, which made it look bad.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Nickels goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Nickels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cracky Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Nickels back into the cage.
Nickels fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Nickels is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Nickels wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nickels wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickels has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Nickels's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Nickels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T3#
Nickels trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nickels to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nickels pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keith Nickels!
The defeated Cracky Johnson had this to say: 'Even the best fall down sometimes, whats important is that we all get back up.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Nickels shoots for a takedown but Morgo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Nickels was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Morgo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nickels really is a fat lump.
Morgo is thwarting Nickels's attempts to control the position.
Morgo is trying to control. Nickels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickels tries to roll over but Morgo keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is working hard here to advance position.
Nickels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickels wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Morgo is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickels takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Morgo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickels is keeping the position for now.
Morgo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickels trying to control the position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickels slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Morgo gets a takedown into half guard.
Nickels trying to control here.
Nickels looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nickels works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgo trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Morgo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nickels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
What's Nickels going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Nickels is trying to control Morgo's posture but Morgo avoids it. #T4#
Morgo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickels keeps working.
Morgo lands a nice forearm strike.
Nickels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morgo trying to control the position but Nickels is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgo just content to control the position.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Morgo 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#
Morgo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgo somewhat.
As Morgo looks to move away, Nickels throws a big counter combo but Morgo just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Morgo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nickels's half guard.
Nickels wants to control but Morgo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickels is looking for a sweep. Morgo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgo trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels wants to improve his position but Morgo is controlling well.
Nickels is trying to stand.
#T1#
Nickels gets full guard.
Nickels 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.
Morgo wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
Morgo stopping the sweep attempt from Nickels.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nickels controlling Morgo's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgo pinned against the cage. Morgo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Despite the aggression on Morgo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#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.#TD2#
Morgo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morgo staying calm.
Morgo trying to control the action but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Morgo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Morgo is putting a hurting on Nickels here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nickels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morgo is looking to take a break and control but Nickels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickels is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morgo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morgo throwing shots but Nickels is blocking nicely.
Morgo is nestled in close to Nickels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickels wants to control but Morgo is keeping busy.
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. Morgo connects with a nice short shot to Nickels's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels wants to improve his position but Morgo is controlling well.
Morgo is thwarting Nickels's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Morgo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nickels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Morgo shoots in and bounces Nickels off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nickels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgo's guard. #REVR#
Nickels is looking to stand up but Morgo won't let him.
Morgo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Morgo keeps moving.
Nickels throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgo looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgo, not yet.
Morgo keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Morgo pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Morgo working a defensive guard here.
Morgo wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment.
Jay Morgo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgo wants to stand up but Nickels is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nickels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morgo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgo controlling Nickels's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Morgo drives through with a takedown into Nickels's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Nickels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgo wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
Nickels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgo trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Morgo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nickels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgo's guard. #REVR#
Morgo keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nickels tries to stand but Morgo is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgo 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#
Nickels is looking to control Morgo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickels avoid being mounted?#ES#
Nickels pushes Morgo off and gets back to his feet.
Morgo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickels defends well and Morgo ends up having to push Nickels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morgo staying out of range there.
Nickels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgo avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##TD2#
Morgo gets a takedown into half guard.
Morgo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickels is refusing to be controlled, as Morgo sits in half guard.
Morgo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickels haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keith Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morgo wants to take a breather but Nickels is having none of it.
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 Keith Nickels.
I think Morgo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Morgo!
An out of breath Jay Morgo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 83: Knight VS Nickels
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Guilty Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nickels has eaten all the pies!
Nickels shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Nickels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guilty Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Nickels.
Nickels takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickels looks winded!
Nickels ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Nickels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Nickels takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nickels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a series of strikes. Nickels will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Nickels wants to clinch.
Knight lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nickels - he's out on his feet here! Knight follows up with another monster hook that separates Nickels from consciousness! Nickels falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Knight stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guilty Knight! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Quicky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nickels leaves Quicky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quicky throws a leg kick which misses Nickels's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickels tries to avoid it.
Nickels tries for a takedown but Quicky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quicky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickels defends it nicely.
Nickels wants to clinch.
Quicky is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Quicky. No joy for Nickels on that attempt.
Quicky throws a nice head kick!
Quicky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quicky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickels defends well and Quicky ends up having to push Nickels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keith Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trike Quicky.
Quicky throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch but Quicky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt - Quicky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quicky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nickels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quicky tries to avoid it but Nickels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quicky to the ground. Quicky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A solid body kick from Quicky.
Quicky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quicky wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickels shoots in and drives through. Quicky sprawls well.
Quicky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quicky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickels takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Quicky clinches up with Nickels and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Quicky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Quicky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Quicky looks to land a combination but Nickels avoids it well.
Nickels is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Quicky.
Quicky looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Quicky moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Quicky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown. Quicky tries to sprawl out of it but Nickels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quicky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Nickels backs off Quicky throws a huge counter combo but Nickels manages to avoid it all.
Nickels has a takedown stuffed.
Quicky tries to bum rush Nickels with a series of wild strikes but Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels misses with a combination
and Quicky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Nickels backs off Quicky throws a huge counter combo but Nickels manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Quicky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nickels as he jumps to the side.
Quicky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickels defends well and Quicky ends up having to push Nickels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nickels closes the distance and clinches up with Quicky, looking for a takedown. Nickels pushes Quicky against the cage but Quicky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Nickels dives in and grabs Quicky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quicky pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
Quicky shoots in looking for a takedown but Nickels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quicky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nickels fails with the takedown.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Quicky.#T4#
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Quicky circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nickels is defended easily by Quicky.
Nickels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nickels stuffs the takedown attempt from Quicky. Quicky gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickels wants to clinch.
Quicky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickels really is a fat lump.
Quicky slips a jab and a cross from Nickels.
Quicky keeps the fight on the outside.
Quicky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickels tries to avoid it but Quicky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickels to the ground. Nickels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickels half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trike Quicky 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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickels.
Quicky bucks up and tries to throw Nickels off but instead Nickels has got his back!
Quicky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickels lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Quicky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Quicky won't enjoy being in this position. Nickels looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Quicky is tapping - it's over boys! Nickels picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Nickels!
The defeated Trike Quicky had this to say: 'Aw man, not again. I hate losing. But I will come back stronger! '. |
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