Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 368
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Puff looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolau is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikolau misses.
Puff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolau moves away.
Nikolau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puff misses with a hook
and Nikolau counters with a left and a right that stings Puff.
Puff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolau counters with an inside leg kick.
Puff misses with a wild body shot.
Puff misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikolau misses.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau slips a jab from Puff.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powder Puff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puff throws a hook but Nikolau blocks it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Puff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puff throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolau! But no joy.
Puff lands a nice shot to the body.
Puff lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikolau's head.
Puff misses the jab.
Nikolau is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Puff needs to keep his hands up - Nikolau had a free shot at his head there.
Puff misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolau.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Nikolau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puff.
Nikolau throws a counter combo.#T2#
Puff throws a jab when Nikolau was well out of range.
Puff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Nikolau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Puff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puff misses with a few strikes there.
Nikolau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puff throws a leg kick
and Nikolau counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Nikolau.
Nikolau counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Puff misses. #T3#
Nikolau keeps Puff at a distance using the push kick.
Puff misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nikolau counter with a right hand.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Puff.
Puff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolau jabs Puff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puff is breathing heavily.
Puff misses with a right hand
and Nikolau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolau connects with a leg kick.
Puff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolau counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puff.#T4#
Puff misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a crisp right that sends Puff to the canvas! Nikolau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Our winner, Panagiotis Nikolau, 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.
In defeat, Powder Puff stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe I lost to that little piece of shit. I'm retiring.'.

Event: RFL 12
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Nikolau misses with a hook. Knudsvig ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau connects with a jab.
Nikolau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knudsvig will feel that in the morning.
Knudsvig takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Knudsvig gets tackled into the cage by Nikolau. Nikolau maintains the clinch.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Knudsvig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knudsvig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knudsvig is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Knudsvig's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
Knudsvig blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau gets through Knudsvig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Knudsvig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Knudsvig controls his hands.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knudsvig's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Knudsvig fails to land.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knudsvig seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Knudsvig blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knudsvig lands an uppercut.
A short right from Knudsvig on the inside.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Knudsvig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knudsvig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
Knudsvig scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land. #T2#
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knudsvig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knudsvig has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Knudsvig controls the action.
Knudsvig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knudsvig throws a head punch that misses.
Knudsvig has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Knudsvig blocks it.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Knudsvig.
A short right from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with some punches. #T3#
Nikolau digs a right hand into Knudsvig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Knudsvig's gas tank.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Knudsvig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Knudsvig misses with the head strike.
Nikolau lands with a left to the head.
Knudsvig tries to throw a body punch but Nikolau avoids it by throwing Knudsvig back against the cage.
Nikolau digs a right hand underneath Knudsvig's ribcage. Knudsvig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
A short right from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Knudsvig swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Knudsvig throws a head punch that misses.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knudsvig struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsvig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau 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#
Knudsvig avoids the body shot from Nikolau. #CL#
Knudsvig moves into range and clinches up with Nikolau.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsvig lands an uppercut.
Knudsvig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knudsvig.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Knudsvig fails to land.
Knudsvig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsvig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau. #T1#
Knudsvig misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knudsvig's elbow.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knudsvig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
Knudsvig tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Nikolau is leaning against Knudsvig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Knudsvig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knudsvig.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knudsvig misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Nikolau as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knudsvig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Knudsvig's head.
Knudsvig misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Knudsvig tries to throw a body punch but Nikolau avoids it by throwing Knudsvig back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Knudsvig fails to land.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Knudsvig's head.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Knudsvig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knudsvig backwards.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knudsvig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolau is working Knudsvig over against the cage.#T3#
Nikolau gets through Knudsvig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the side of Nikolau's head.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knudsvig backwards.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knudsvigs head.
Knudsvig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knudsvig takes a shot to the head.
Nikolau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knudsvig.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Knudsvig controls his hands.
Knudsvig takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Knudsvig with a big uppercut! Knudsvig tries to clinch up but Nikolau pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Knudsvig to the mat! Knudsvig covers up and Nikolau unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panagiotis Nikolau!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFL 8.1
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nikolau finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Nikolau avoids nicely.
Nikolau with the inside leg kick.
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikolau has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Nikolau 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.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Nikolau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anstey under the eye.
Nikolau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Nikolau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Nikolau pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Anstey takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nikolau. Nikolau obviously looking to wear him down.
Anstey misses with a combination
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey moves out of range as Nikolau strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Anstey misses the body punch
and Nikolau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nikolau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Nikolau throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Nikolau ducks down to avoid it.
Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolau.
A low kick from Anstey misses
and Nikolau counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anstey tries to move into range but Nikolau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikolau throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Nikolau avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Anstey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nikolau avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Nikolau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nikolau dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Panagiotis Nikolau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Anstey.#T3#
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anstey's head.
Nikolau throws a low kick but Anstey moves out of range easily.
Nikolau throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolau slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Nikolau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nikolau wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolau throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolau stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Panagiotis Nikolau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.#T4#
Nikolau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nikolau!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Nikolau has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Nikolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolau cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Nikolau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Nikolau moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau. #TD2#
Anstey pulls guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nikolau here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nikolau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nikolau wants to get up but he can't break Anstey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau postures up.
Nikolau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nikolau postures up. #T1#
Nikolau wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Nikolau sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Nikolau misses its intended target.
Nikolau scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Nikolau.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anstey staying out of range there.#T2##TD2#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nikolau is looking to get back to is feet but Anstey passes into side control.
Nikolau is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Anstey grinds an elbow into Nikolau's temple.
Nikolau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nikolau is avoiding damage well.
Anstey is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey gets to mount! Nikolau was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Anstey trying to control but Nikolau is having none of it.
Nikolau wants to control but Anstey is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anstey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nikolau is trying desperately to improve position.
Nikolau tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away. #T4#
Anstey lands a couple of good shots and Nikolau has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Nikolau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikolau is keeping busy.
Anstey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nikolau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nikolau's head.
Anstey connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Nikolau to escape the position.
Anstey lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Nikolau's cut.
That's time! Nikolau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey throws a front kick aimed at Nikolau's knee but Nikolau avoids it well.
Nikolau slips under a jab.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nikolau takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Anstey and sends Nikolau crashing to the mat! Anstey follows him down to the mat - Nikolau regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau is looking to get back to full guard here but Anstey has managed to pass to side control instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Nikolau is right now.
Nikolau is looking for a sweep.
Nikolau isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Anstey controls the position.
Nikolau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anstey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nikolau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anstey on the ground.
Anstey lands a big elbow.
Nikolau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Nikolau to control.
Nikolau is working to get back to half guard.
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Anstey landing shots from mount.
Anstey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anstey landing punches. #ROC2#Nikolau is rocked!
Anstey postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nikolau badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Anstey around the waist but Anstey pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Anstey is the winner by TKO! Anstey jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!

Event: RFL Connected - 5.2
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Tama fails to land the takedown.
Nikolau throws a head kick that misses.
Nikolau leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nikolau tried to counter with a leg kick but Tama avoided it.
Nikolau throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Nikolau drops Tama with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tama looks back up at him and smiles so Nikolau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama moves away.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama dives in for a single leg takedown but Nikolau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolau is looking for a counter combo.
Panagiotis Nikolau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama slips under a jab.
Tama shoots in and drives through. Nikolau sprawls well.#CL2#
Tama forces Nikolau back against the cage and clinches.
Tama leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tama blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Tama blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Tama has had enough of the clinch but Nikolau keeps him there for the moment.
Nikolau has a couple of punches blocked by Tama.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Tama.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to work over Tama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nikolau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikolau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tama fails to pull guard.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Tama avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Tama jumps guard but Nikolau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Tama is trying to pull guard but Nikolau has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau tries to work over Tama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tama.
Tama tries to circle away but Nikolau has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Tama is trying to pull guard but Nikolau has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Tama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nikolau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tama on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau continues to stall.#T3#
Tama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikolau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nikolau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tama is trying to control the position but Nikolau postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nikolau is looking to stand up but Tama won't let him. #SUB2#
Tama looking for a triangle here. Nikolau is fighting it but it looks tight! Tama pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nikolau is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nikora Tama!

Event: RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Nikolau throws a body punch but Handerson moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
Nikolau throws a lazy body kick
and Handerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handerson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Handerson misses with a jab to the body
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handerson walks into a left hand.
Handerson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Handerson scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolau as he avoids it easily.
Handerson lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Handerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
Handerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Handerson feints a jab promting Nikolau to slip. Handerson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nikolau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nikolau swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Handerson counter with a right hand.
Handerson throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolau counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau lands a nice hook to Handerson's body. Handerson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Handerson lands with a shot to the body.
Handerson scores with a punch to the head.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Handerson moved out of range nicely.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Handerson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolau. Nikolau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Handerson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dave Handerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a hook. Handerson ducked under it nicely.
Handerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nikolau wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolau takes one to the chin there.
Handerson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handerson with a jab.
Handerson tries for a takedown but Nikolau circles away easily
and Nikolau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolau throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Handerson throws a looping overhand right but Nikolau ducks down to avoid it.
Handerson swinging wildly here.
Handerson backing away here, and Nikolau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolau slips under a jab.#TD#
Handerson drives through with a takedown into Nikolau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Nikolau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nikolau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handerson connects with a body shot.
Handerson throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handerson throws a body punch but Nikolau moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nikolau. #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!
Handerson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolau is fending him off so far but Handerson persists. Nope, Nikolau circles away and we're back to standing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nikolau 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 Handerson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handerson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Handerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolau is just out of range.
Nikolau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handerson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Handerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handerson lands a nice hook to Nikolau's body. Nikolau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Handerson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nikolau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikolau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson 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#
Handerson closes the distance and clinches up with Nikolau, looking for a takedown. Handerson pushes Nikolau against the cage but Nikolau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Handerson.
Handerson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikolau's head.
Handerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolau moves away.
Handerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Handerson.
Handerson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Nikolau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson slips under a jab.
Nikolau throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nikolau as he avoids it easily.
Nikolau looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Handerson slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Handerson looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Handerson scores with a nice right hand.
Handerson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nikolau counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Handerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handerson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolau momentarily.
Handerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a left to the body.
Nikolau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikolau throws a leg kick which misses Handerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Handerson tries to avoid it. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nikolau. Handerson shrugs it off though.
Handerson misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Handerson gets a double leg takedown into Nikolau's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handerson.
Handerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Handerson is working Nikolau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Handerson wants to control from the top but Nikolau keeps moving. #T3#
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikolau keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Handerson postures up in Nikolau's guard and throws a big left but Nikolau blocks it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing.
Handerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handerson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Handerson cracks Nikolau with a good jab.
Handerson lands with a cross.
Nikolau throws a leg kick which misses Handerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Handerson tries to avoid it.
Handerson throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Handerson slips a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Handerson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Nikolau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Handerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nikolau sprawls well initially but Handerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Nikolau has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Handerson is on him like a limpet, forcing Nikolau back against the cage.#BC#
Handerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handerson lands a jab.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Handerson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikolau won't be happy with that.
Handerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nikolau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Handerson works to advance to full mount. Nikolau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Handerson lands a couple of good shots and Nikolau has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Handerson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Handerson is landing with strikes from the back.
Handerson is hanging on to Nikolau's back as he tries to escape.
Handerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolau can do to turn this around?
Handerson trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Handerson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Handerson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nikolau knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nikolau for a finish. #T2#
Handerson is landing with strikes. Nikolau can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Handerson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Nikolau won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Handerson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Durling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikolau thinking.
Nikolau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Durling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durling feinted with a counter takedown.
Nikolau misses the body punch
and Durling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durling slips a straight right by Nikolau.
A little feinted left hand from Durling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling loads up on a big right hand but Nikolau slips the punch.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolau looks to throw a body kick
and Durling counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Durling slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolau misses with a right hand #TD#
and Durling counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Durling is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolau is defending well.
Durling misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nikolau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Durling in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nikolau is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai sizes up Nikolau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nikolau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nikolau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Nikolau ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nikolau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai jabs Nikolau right on the nose. Nikolau blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Nikolau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Nikolau looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikolau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Chai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikolau.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Nikolau. #T2#
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai is leaning against Nikolau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikolau wants to clinch.
Chai jabs Nikolau right on the nose. Nikolau blinks but takes it well.
Chai lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Nikolau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolau misses with a low kick.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
Nikolau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau misses with a body shot.
Chai walks into a left hand.
Nikolau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.#T4#
A big left from Chai misses.
And Nikolau responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
Nikolau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a hook but Nikolau avoids it easily.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Nikolau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Nikolau tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Nikolau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nikolau is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikolau is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
That kick from Chai tenderised Nikolau's leg. Nikolau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nikolau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Nikolau seems to have recovered his senses.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai lands with an uppercut that bounces Nikolau off the cage and back into range.
Nikolau slips a jab from Chai.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Nikolau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai slips a jab from Nikolau.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikolau walks into a jab.
Chai throws a leg kick but Nikolau sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nikolau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikolau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Ghost Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolau throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Nikolau tries to clinch up
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt
and as Nikolau loses concentration momentarily, Chai counters with a picture perfect head kick! Nikolau goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ghost Chai!
A relieved looking Ghost Chai 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: RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Madzarov scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madzarov.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Madzarov slips the punch.
Madzarov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Madzarov connects with a right hand. Nikolau shakes it off.
Madzarov scores with a one two! Nikolau had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Madzarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikolau, as that shot connected.
Madzarov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Madzarov looks to land a body kick but Nikolau moved away.
As Madzarov backs away, Nikolau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madzarov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
A low kick from Madzarov is predictable there
and Nikolau counters with a big head kick but Madzarov shrugs it off.
Madzarov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Madzarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Madzarov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Madzarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madzarov slips a straight right by Nikolau.
Madzarov looks for the body kick but Nikolau saw that one coming.
Madzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolau throws a sloppy body shot
and Madzarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madzarov takes a swing at Nikolau's ribcage but misses.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Madzarov.
Nikolau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Madzarov drives through and clinches with Nikolau against the cage.
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!
Madzarov gets through Nikolau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Madzarov's head.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Madzarov landing knees to the body.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikolau is defending well for now.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Nikolau avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the cage.
Madzarov has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau. #T3#
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses.
Madzarov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikolau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Madzarov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madzarov.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Madzarov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a good knee to the midsection. Nikolau won't want to take too many of those.
Nikolau is breathing heavily.
Madzarov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Madzarov.
Madzarov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madzarov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madzarov's elbow.
Madzarov working Nikolau over with knees 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madzarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands an uppercut.
Madzarov lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards. #T4#
Madzarov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Madzarov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Madzarov lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Madzarov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madzarov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikolau tries a knee to the head but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Madzarov.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Madzarov.
Madzarov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Madzarov.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Madzarov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madzarov.
A short right from Madzarov on the inside.
Nikolau avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasko Madzarov 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#
Nikolau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolau.
Nikolau throwing a counter right hand but Madzarov manages to avoid it.
Nikolau closes the distance but Madzarov moves to the side
and Madzarov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madzarov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasko Madzarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Madzarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madzarov throws a sloppy head kick and Nikolau moves out of range easily. #T1#
Madzarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madzarov swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Nikolau misses
and Madzarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolau wants to clinch but Madzarov slips to the side
and Madzarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madzarov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nikolau's knee momentarily.
Madzarov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Madzarov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Madzarov throws the kick towards the body but Nikolau avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Nikolau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madzarov misses with a body kick.
Nikolau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madzarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Madzarov finds it's way through Nikolau's defenses.
Madzarov misses with a straight left.
Nikolau throws a counter high kick but Madzarov was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Madzarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madzarov misses with a low kick.
Madzarov tries to clinch there but Nikolau circles away.
Nikolau drops his hands momentarily and Madzarov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikolau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madzarov counters with a nice body shot.
Nikolau wants to clinch up but Madzarov keeps it at a distance.
Nikolau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Madzarov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
The fighters circling - Madzarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madzarov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Madzarov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nikolau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Madzarov. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Madzarov.
Madzarov dips to his left and cracks Nikolau with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madzarov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasko Madzarov 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#
A nice inside leg kick there by Madzarov. That's going to slow Nikolau down.
Madzarov lands with a straight right. Nikolau didn't see that one coming.
Madzarov pushes Nikolau away with a front kick.#CL2#
Madzarov has Nikolau up against the cage in a clinch.
Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Nikolau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasko Madzarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Madzarov feints and then cracks Nikolau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikolau down.
Nikolau has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Madzarov darts in and clinches Nikolau up against the cage.#T1#
Madzarov missing with knees to the body.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Still in the clinch, Madzarov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikolau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Madzarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov lands a nice knee to the body.
Madzarov lands a left hand.
Madzarov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madzarov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikolau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikolau misses with a knee strike.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Madzarov lands a shoulder strike.
Panagiotis Nikolau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikolau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Madzarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madzarov lands a knee to the body.
Madzarov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasko Madzarov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madzarov.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolau.
Madzarov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikolau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madzarov.
Madzarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madzarov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikolau avoids the damage to the body.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau avoiding damage as Madzarov throws knees to the body. #T3#
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Madzarov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Madzarov scores a nice knee to the body.
Madzarov working Nikolau over with knees to the body.
Madzarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nikolau lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nikolau managing to block the knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Madzarov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Madzarov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Madzarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Knees to the body from Madzarov.
Madzarov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolau.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nikolau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madzarov.
Madzarov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Madzarov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nikolau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Madzarov landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madzarov.
Madzarov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Madzarov.
Nikolau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madzarov lands with a short shot to the head.
Madzarov lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Nikolau is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Madzarov obliges.
Oh Nikolau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madzarov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Madzarov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madzarov scores a nice knee to the body.
Madzarov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madzarov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikolau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Madzarov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madzarov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasko Madzarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Madzarov 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasko Madzarov!
A very excited looking Vasko Madzarov 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: RISE 192: Dustfinger v Nikolau
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Nikolau digs a good body shot into Dustfinger's ribs.
Nikolau misses with the body kick
and Dustfinger counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau throws a sloppy head kick and Dustfinger moves out of range easily.
It looked like Dustfinger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dustfinger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolau momentarily. #KD#
Dustfinger lands a left and a right that send Nikolau crashing to the mat, dazed. Dustfinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dustfinger misses with a combination
and Nikolau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.
Nikolau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dustfinger thuds a left hand into Nikolau's body.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolau.
Dustfinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Nikolau slips under a jab.#T1#
Dustfinger slips a jab from Nikolau.
Dustfinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dustfinger misses with a straight left.
Dustfinger misses with a hook.
Nikolau feints a counter leg kick.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a left to the body.
Dustfinger misses the body punch
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dustfinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Dustfinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dustfinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Dustfinger with a jab.#T2#
A low kick lands for Nikolau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dustfinger throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau defending well as Dustfinger loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Dustfinger avoids it with no problem.
Nikolau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Panagiotis Nikolau's cut even more.
Dustfinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolau.
Nikolau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
Dustfinger digs a good hook to Nikolau's body.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dustfinger misses with a wild body shot.
Dustfinger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dustfinger lands a lovely overhand right.
Dustfinger lands a hook that stumbles Nikolau back into the cage. Dustfinger follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Nikolau to the canvas! Dustfinger pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Nikolau has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
A victorious Henry Dustfinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Nikolau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikolau duly obliges.
Nikolau throws a leg kick
and Zahedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau throws a good cross that connects.
Zahedi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zahedi looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Nikolau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikolau keeps Zahedi at a distance using the push kick.
Zahedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Zahedi tries to work over Nikolau's front leg with a kick but Nikolau checks it.
Zahedi throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Zahedi throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Zahedi.
Nikolau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zahedi fails to land with a series of punches.
And Nikolau counters with a quick kick to the body but Zahedi blocks it.
Nikolau misses the body punch
letting Zahedi counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Nikolau.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau moves out of range of the body kick.
Zahedi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolau misses the target.
Zahedi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikolau is out of range and Zahedi settles back down. #T2#
Zahedi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Zahedi misses #KD#
and Nikolau counters with a crisp one two that drops Zahedi! Nikolau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zahedi to his feet! Zahedi is in big trouble!
Zahedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Zahedi backs away, Nikolau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Nikolau sends Zahedi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nikolau is motioning to the referee to let Zahedi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zahedi is rocked!
Nikolau circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Zahedi tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nikolau wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panagiotis Nikolau!
An out of breath Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Bozic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bozic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bozic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Bozic.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau connects with a right hand. Bozic shakes it off.
Nikolau takes a swing at Bozic's ribcage but misses.
Bozic moves out of range of the body kick.
Bozic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozic tries to clinch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikolau, as that shot connected.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Nikolau lands with an uppercut that bounces Bozic off the cage and back into range.
Nikolau throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Bozic clinches.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bozic tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the 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!
Nikolau is working Bozic over against the cage.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau. #T2#
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bozic is rocked!
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bozic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch. #KD2#
Nikolau drops Bozic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bozic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nikolau dips a shoulder and cracks Bozic with a mighty uppercut! Bozic falls back against the cage and Nikolau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bozic is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nikolau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Fleximario cracks Nikolau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Fleximario throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fleximario misses with a body kick.
Nikolau takes one on the button.
A clash of legs there as Nikolau blocks the low kick.
Nikolau misses with a kick to the body
and Fleximario counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fleximario moves out of range as Nikolau strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fleximario lands a head shot.
Nikolau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Nikolau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nikolau throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a nice body kick.
Nikolau looks winded!
BOOM! Fleximario lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nikolau. Nikolau tries to recover but Fleximario is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nikolau lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Fleximario!
A victorious Hawk Fleximario thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 161
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Franjic misses with a straight right.
Franjic misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Nikolau.
Franjic slips a straight right by Nikolau.
It looked like Franjic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franjic with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Franjic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2#
Nikolau lands a big head kick that sends Franjic tumbling to the mat! Nikolau takes a step backwards and waves Franjic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Franjic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.#T1#
Franjic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau misses with a kick to the body
and Franjic counters with a stiff right hand.
Franjic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franjic misses with a wild body shot.
Franjic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nikolau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikolau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nikolau throws a lazy right hand but Franjic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Nikolau looks to move away, Franjic throws a big counter combo but Nikolau just gets out of the way.#T2#
Franjic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Nikolau lands a big head kick that sends Franjic tumbling to the mat! Nikolau takes a step backwards and waves Franjic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nikolau closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolau lands a body punch.
Franjic is trying to force a seperation but Nikolau has the dominant position.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Franjic.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Franjic controls the action.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franjic lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolau lands a right hand. #T3#
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franjic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau is working Franjic over against the cage.
Nikolau pushes Franjic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franjic is breathing heavily.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Franjic misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nikolau - that landed with a thud.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franjic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Franjic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Nikolau. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franjic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau digs a right hand underneath Franjic's ribcage. Franjic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Franjic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franjic prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Franjic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franjic's elbow.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franjic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Franjic throws a shot from downtown. Nikolau moves away and avoids it.
Nikolau scores with a punch to the head.
Franjic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Franjic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franjic cracks Nikolau with a good jab.
Franjic seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikolau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Nikolau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franjic.
Franjic is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau moves out of range as Franjic throws a body kick.
Nikolau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Franjic blocks it well.#T1#
Franjic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nikolau gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Nikolau misses with a hook.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Nikolau scores with a four punch combination!
Bonney avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nikolau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
A little feinted left hand from Bonney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau slips under a jab.
Bonney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nikolau!
Nikolau is looking to clinch.
Bonney throws a hook but Nikolau avoids it easily.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonney doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikolau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolau.#T1#
Bonney avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney misses the jab.
Nikolau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonney.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolau.
Nikolau defending well as Bonney loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau drops his hands momentarily and Bonney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney lands a jab to the nose.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Bonney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Bonney checks it. #CL2#
Nikolau clinches up with Bonney and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Nikolau tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Nikolau slips a jab from Bonney.
Nikolau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney throws a low kick but Nikolau moves out of range easily.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney. #T3#
Bonney cracks Nikolau with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolau. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolau is just out of range.
Bonney throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
Nikolau throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a body kick.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nikolau lands a lovely overhand right.
Nikolau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.#T4#
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonney steps away.
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!#CL2#
Bonney gets tackled into the cage by Nikolau. Nikolau maintains the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
Nikolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonney.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Bonney is out of range.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolau under the eye.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney connects with an inside leg kick.
Nikolau moves out of range as Bonney strikes.#CL2#
Nikolau drives through and clinches with Bonney against the cage.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney tries to work over Nikolau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonney. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonney.
Nikolau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonney. Bonney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Good exchange - Nikolau coming out on top.
Nikolau throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nikolau clinches up with Bonney and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau misses with a body punch.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage. #T2#
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonney gets through Nikolau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Bonney lands with a left to the head.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Bonney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Bonney tries to break free but Nikolau pushes him back against the cage.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nikolau.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with a hook to the body.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body punch.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau cracks Bonney with a nice body shot.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolau works on Bonney's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head. #T4#
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Bonney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nikolau pushes Bonney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Bonney is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Oh Bonney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Bonney takes a shot to the head.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Nikolau gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bonney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonney throws a body punch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Nikolau. Beautiful body shot.
Nikolau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolau.
Bonney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nikolau checks it well.
Bonney misses with an uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nikolau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bonney takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau tries to clinch but Bonney is having none of it.
Bonney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonney cracks Nikolau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nikolau thumps Bonney with a low 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!
Bonney looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.#T1#
Bonney attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Nikolau's head but Nikolau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bonney.
Bonney throws a shot from downtown. Nikolau moves away and avoids it.
Bonney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nikolau slips a jab from Bonney.
Bonney throws out a leg kick but Nikolau moves out of range and Bonney only half commits.
Bonney takes one to the chin there.
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Bonney checks it.
Bonney misses the jab.
Nikolau staying out of range there.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Bonney tries to keep at a distance but Nikolau has taken the fight into the clinch.
William H Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bonney fails to land.
Nikolau is working Bonney over against the cage.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
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!
Nikolau tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Nikolau. #T3#
Bonney blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolau digs a right hand into Bonney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonney's gas tank.
A short right from Nikolau.
Bonney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nikolau.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the 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!
Nikolau lands a big right hand that drops Bonney! The killer instinct kicks in and Nikolau finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nikolau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
During a confident post fight interview, Panagiotis Nikolau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 149
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller swings for the body but Nikolau moves out of range.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weismuller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nikolau. That snapped Weismuller's head back.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Weismuller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
Weismuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikolau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau presses Weismuller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weismuller lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolau with a nice calf kick.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Nikolau.
Nikolau keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Nikolau staying out of range there.
Nikolau connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Weismuller misses the target.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolau throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Weismuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Nikolau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weismuller under the eye.
Nikolau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weismuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Nikolau as he checks the leg kick.
Nikolau 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.
Nikolau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau lands with an uppercut that bounces Weismuller off the cage and back into range.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nikolau blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nikolau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weismuller.
Nikolau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Nikolau.
Nikolau misses the jab.
Nikolau throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weismuller.
Nikolau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weismuller.
Nikolau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.#T3#
Weismuller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weismuller.
Nikolau misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau connects with the punch.
Weismuller misses with a straight left.
Nikolau swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller motions for Nikolau to come forward. Weismuller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weismuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nikolau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a nice combination. Weismuller backs away looking to recover.
Nikolau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weismuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikolau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Weismuller.
Nikolau slips under a jab.
Weismuller works the jab nicely.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
Weismuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nikolau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikolau defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolau walks into a jab.
Nikolau cracks Weismuller with a good jab.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weismuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Nikolau misses.
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Weismuller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolau defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nikolau can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Nikolau misses.
Nice shot lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nikolau 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.
Weismuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau thumps Weismuller with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Weismuller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Nikolau had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikolau. That did some damage!
Nikolau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Weismuller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Nikolau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolau looks to land a combination but Weismuller avoids it well.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Nikolau circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikolau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Weismuller does it's job there.
Nikolau misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weismuller.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target.
Nikolau lands an overhand right.
Nikolau misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut. Weismuller saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Nikolau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
A low kick from Nikolau misses
and Weismuller counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left lands for Weismuller.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolau moves forwards but Weismuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Weismuller.
Nikolau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weismuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikolaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nikolau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a jab to the head.
Weismuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weismuller throws a jab when Nikolau was well out of range.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weismuller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weismuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Weismuller.
It seemed like Nikolau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolau. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Weismuller is looking to clinch.
Nikolau throws a counter combo.#T3#
Nikolau lands a glancing blow to the side of Weismuller's head.
Nikolau dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weismuller. That did some damage!
Nikolau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weismuller on the side of the head.
Nikolau moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Nikolau moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Nikolau tries to keep at a distance but Weismuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller lands with a light punch inside.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolau's elbow.
Nikolau pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikolau tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikolau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nikolau wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Weismuller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Nikolau.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Nikolau shakes it off.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Nikolau sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolau throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Nikolau scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nikolau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller throws a shot from downtown. Nikolau moves away and avoids it.
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 Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
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.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weismuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Nikolau.
Weismuller slips a jab and a cross from Nikolau.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Nikolau had a free shot at his head there.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikolau wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nikolau tries to keep at a distance but Weismuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Nikolau misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weismuller.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Nikolau. #T1#
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Nikolau swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch.
Nikolau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Nikolau drives through and clinches with Weismuller against the cage.
Nikolau gets through Weismuller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Weismuller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weismuller scores with a shot to the side of Nikolau's head. #BC#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nikolau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikolau just misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
It looked like Weismuller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nikolau.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Nikolau takes one to the side of the head.
Nikolau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weismuller's head.
Nice shot lands for Nikolau.
Nikolau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Weismuller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weismuller with a hook.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller loads up on a big right hand but Nikolau slips the punch.
Weismuller's corner calls for a 1-2. Weismuller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau lands a head shot.
Nikolau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller misses the jab.
Nikolau slips a jab from Weismuller.#T3#
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nikolau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weismuller lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nikolau.
Nikolau just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Nikolau lands but Weismuller takes it in his stride.
Weismuller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikolau on the side of the head.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Weismuller avoids it with no problem.
Weismuller misses with a looping left.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Nikolau ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Nikolau swings for the body but Weismuller moves out of range. #T4#
Nikolau misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller tried to counter with a leg kick but Nikolau avoided it.
Nikolau tries to work over Weismuller's front leg with a kick but Weismuller checks it.
Nikolau pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range and Nikolau settles back down.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Nikolau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weismuller connects with a nice looking jab.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
enabling Nikolau to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikolau checks the leg kick.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Weismuller misses the target.
Nikolau misses with a few strikes there.
Weismuller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Nikolau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikolau.
Nikolau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau throws a low kick, looking for Weismuller's leg but Weismuller calmly moves out of range.
Nikolau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Nikolau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Panagiotis Nikolau just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weismuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Weismuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weismuller with a hook.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolau scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weismuller throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nikolau to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Nikolau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Weismuller looks to land a left hand but Nikolau moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Weismuller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Nikolau didn't see that one coming.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolau counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolau.
Weismuller throws a hook but Nikolau blocks it.
Nikolau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikolau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Weismuller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Weismuller throws a solid leg kick but Nikolau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weismuller.#T2#
The fighters circling - Nikolau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Weismuller. That one must have hurt.
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!
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau lands a slapping body shot.
Weismuller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nikolau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikolau tries to clinch up.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller tries a low kick but Nikolau avoids it.
It seemed like Nikolau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weismuller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Weismuller clinches up with Nikolau and pushes him back against the cage.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Tommy Weismuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow. #BC#
Weismuller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolau throws a solid leg kick but Weismuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nikolau.
Weismuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A leg kick checked by Nikolau.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Nikolau.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Weismuller.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the body.
Nikolau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Weismuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nikolau doesn't seem phased though.
Nikolau thumps Weismuller with a low kick.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nikolau lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikolau throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
A lazy body kick from Nikolau
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikolau.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikolau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weismuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Nikolau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Weismuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller with a jab.
Nikolau scores with a leg kick.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Nikolau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weismuller walks into a straight right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy Weismuller will probably get the nod.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Nikolau throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolau swats away the attempt to clinch by Weismuller.
Nikolau jabs Weismuller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolau throws a hook but Weismuller avoids it easily.#CL#
Weismuller rushes Nikolau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Nikolau.
A short left from Weismuller.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage. #T1#
Weismuller scores with a shoulder strike.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau misses with the head strike.
Nikolau blocking some punches. #BC#
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikolau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Weismuller lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Weismuller throws a jab when Nikolau was well out of range.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
Nikolau misses with a straight left.
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolau tries to clinch but Weismuller is having none of it.
Weismuller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikolau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolau scores with a jab. Weismuller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau slips a jab from Weismuller.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Nikolau circles away.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller defending well as Nikolau loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nikolau throws a leg kick
and Weismuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weismuller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Jab by Weismuller.
Nikolau cracks Weismuller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Nikolau scores with a decent looking hook.
Weismuller scores with a jab to the head.
Nikolau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Weismuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range.
Weismuller throwing a counter right hand but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Weismuller looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
Nikolau scores with a nice strike.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weismuller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Weismuller's shoulder, as Weismuller tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolau throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nikolau.
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Weismuller is just out of range.
Weismuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Nikolau keeps it at a distance.
Nikolau tries a quick counter leg kick but Weismuller is wise to it.
Nikolau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller throwing a counter right hand but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Weismuller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Weismuller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weismuller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nikolau blocks a head kick by Weismuller.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Nikolau checks it.
Nikolau takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Weismuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolau slips a jab from Weismuller.
A jab from Weismuller misses.
Nikolau was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Weismuller wants to clinch up but Nikolau keeps it at a distance.
Nikolau cracks Weismuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nikolau tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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 Tommy Weismuller.
I think Weismuller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller retains his light heavyweight title!
Tommy Weismuller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Nikolau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khinchegashvili throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khinchegashvili looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
Khinchegashvili attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khinchegashvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Khinchegashvili there.
Khinchegashvili missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nikolau. That's going to slow Khinchegashvili down. #CL#
Nikolau instigates a clinch.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Khinchegashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khinchegashvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikolau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Khinchegashvili moves into range and clinches up with Nikolau.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nikolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Khinchegashvili stalling in the clinch but Nikolau improves position.
Khinchegashvili blocking some punches.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Khinchegashvili is trying to maintain a safe position but Nikolau gets an underhook and turns Khinchegashvili into the cage.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Khinchegashvili looks winded!
Nikolau digs a right hand into Khinchegashvili's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khinchegashvili's gas tank.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Nikolau.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Khinchegashvili avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Khinchegashvili backwards.
Nikolau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau presses Khinchegashvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau gets through Khinchegashvili's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Khinchegashvili is rocked!
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Khinchegashvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolau finish him?
Nikolau pushes Khinchegashvili against the cage. Nikolau is working some dirty boxing. Nikolau pushes off with a quick right hook! Khinchegashvili goes down! Khinchegashvili tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nikolau moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Bonaparte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonaparte tries to clinch there but Nikolau circles away.
Nice shot lands for Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a jab to the body
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Nikolau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Bonaparte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikolau, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nikolau breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Nikolau avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Nikolau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nikolau takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Bonaparte.
Nikolau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonaparte throws out the jab.
Nikolau throws a body kick that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonaparte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nikolau 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.#T2#
Nikolau throws a head kick that misses.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikolau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nikolau avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
Nikolau throwing a counter right hand but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Nikolau misses
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikolau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nikolau misses with a straight left.
Bonaparte throws out a powerful jab.
Bonaparte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonaparte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nikolau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacques Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bonaparte swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolau counters with a good, hard body kick but Bonaparte shrugs it off.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolau. #CL2#
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Nikolau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte tries to clinch up
and Nikolau counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nikolau thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL2#
Bonaparte takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Bonaparte tries to work over Nikolau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonaparte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
Nikolau gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action.
Bonaparte is working Nikolau over against the cage.
Bonaparte lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonaparte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonaparte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Nikolau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte defending well as Nikolau loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Bonaparte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nikolau doesn't seem phased though.
Nikolau misses with a head kick.
Bonaparte swings for the body but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nikolau feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bonaparte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nikolau is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Bonaparte clinches.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Bonaparte.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands. #T1##BC#
Nikolau manages to break the clinch.
Nikolau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nikolau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Bonaparte misses its intended target.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
Bonaparte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolau counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau walks into a jab.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses
letting Nikolau counter with a right hand. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonaparte.
Nikolau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte misses the jab.
Nikolau misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonaparte on the side of the head.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
Nikolau is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
Nikolau lands a head shot.
Nikolau misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bonaparte. Beautiful body shot.
Bonaparte checks a low kick from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a right hand that misses
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bonaparte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikolau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Bonaparte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonaparte.
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!
Bonaparte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nikolau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nikolau looks to throw a body kick
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonaparte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Nikolau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nikolau misses the jab.
Nikolau takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Bonaparte lands a big head kick that sends Nikolau tumbling to the mat! Bonaparte takes a step backwards and waves Nikolau back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nikolau is rocked!
Nikolau throws a head kick that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Nikolau is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jacques Bonaparte, 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: RISE 123
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Doherty misses with a hook
and Nikolau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doherty staying out of range there.
Doherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Nikolau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doherty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nikolau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doherty with a nice cross.
Nikolau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Nikolau misses
and Nikolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty swings for the body but Nikolau moves out of range.
It looked like Nikolau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikolau throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.#T1#
Nikolau takes one on the button.
Doherty lands with an overhand left.
Doherty misses with a left hand
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doherty cracks Nikolau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doherty punishes Nikolau's body with a nice straight punch.
Doherty lands the left hand.
Doherty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes a swing at Nikolau's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Doherty misses. #T2#
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolau is looking for a counter combo.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolau lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Nikolau darts in and clinches Doherty up against the cage.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Doherty tries to circle away but Nikolau has him pinned against the cage.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Doherty controls the action.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Doherty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau prevents Doherty from breaking the clinch.
Doherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikolau won't allow it.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Doherty tries to break free but Nikolau pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doherty looks to land a left hand but Nikolau moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau throws a big counter combination but Doherty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Doherty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nikolau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doherty.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolau misses the target.
Doherty throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Nikolau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Doherty! Nikolau lets Doherty back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Doherty is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doherty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Doherty throws the left hand but Nikolau avoids the punch easily.
Doherty lands a right hook to the body.
Nikolau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Doherty. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolau is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau needs to keep his hands up - Doherty had a free shot at his head there.
Nikolau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolau is looking for a counter combo.
Doherty throws a nice looking combination but Nikolau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolau counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Doherty drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nikolau swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Doherty's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Castellanos uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Nikolau rushes Castellanos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellanos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Castellanos.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Castellanos trying to land knees to the body.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
I was talking to Castellanos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Castellanos tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Castellanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellanos tries to throw a body punch but Nikolau avoids it by throwing Castellanos back against the cage.
Castellanos blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Castellanos scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Castellanos blocks it.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Castellanos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellanos prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Castellanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Castellanos throws a head punch that misses.
Castellanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Castellanos.
Castellanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
Castellanos misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellanos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castellanos is breathing heavily.
Nikolau scores with a hook to the body.
Nikolau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Nice body punch from Nikolau - that landed with a thud.
Nikolau pushes Castellanos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castellanos or not.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Castellanos controls the action.
Nikolau lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Castellanos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
Castellanos throws a head punch that misses.
Castellanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellanos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Castellanos blocks it.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Castellanos avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellanos controls his hands. #T3#
Castellanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands.
Castellanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellanos working aggressively here.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castellanos backwards.
Nice body punch from Castellanos.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castellanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Nikolau. #ROC2#Castellanos is rocked!
A hook to the body from Nikolau.
Oh Castellanos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nikolau throws a big uppercut that drops Castellanos! More strikes from Nikolau and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Castellanos lies dazed against the cage as Nikolau celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Hase takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hase definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hase cracks Nikolau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikolau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikolau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hase.
Hase swings for the body but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a jab when Hase was well out of range.
Razan Hase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hase takes a swing at Nikolau's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Hase tries to keep at a distance but Nikolau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Hase is looking to break free of the clinch but Nikolau has double underhooks.
Hase takes a shot to the head.
Nikolau cracks Hase with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau digs a right hand into Hase's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hase's gas tank.
Hase is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Hase backwards.
Nikolau digs a right hand underneath Hase's ribcage. Hase let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Hase's head.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Hase takes a shot to the head.
Nikolau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hase.
Nikolau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hase.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Hase backwards.
Nikolau digs a right hand underneath Hase's ribcage. Hase let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Hase's head.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hase backwards.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Nikolau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikolau is working Hase over against the cage.
Nikolau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hase seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nikolau can turn it around.
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!
Nikolau gets through Hase's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau pushes Hase back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Nikolau - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Nikolau as the two fighters clinch.
Nikolau gets through Hase's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hase's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hase backwards.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
A short body shot lands from Nikolau as the two fighters clinch.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Hase's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Nikolau pushes Hase back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A short uppercut from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hases head.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hase's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau lands a body punch.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hases head.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Nikolau.
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hases head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the side of Hase's head.
Nikolau lands a body punch.
Nikolau lands with a short shot to the head.
Nikolau gets through Hase's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A hook to the body from Nikolau.
A short body shot lands from Nikolau as the two fighters clinch.
Nikolau scores with a hook to the body.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Nikolau.
A shot in the inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nikolau lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau digs a right hand underneath Hase's ribcage. Hase let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hase's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikolau digs a right hand into Hase's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hase's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Nikolau lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Hase is rocked!#KD2#
Nikolau drops Hase onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hase is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau 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#
Hase is holding his hands too far apart here. Nikolau throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hase is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 95: Axelsen v Kamara
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skabetti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skabetti. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolau misses the jab.
Skabetti throws a counter high kick but Nikolau was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nikolau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Nikolau misses.
Nikolau lands a jab to the head.
Skabetti misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolau! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Skabetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Skabetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body shot.
Skabetti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skabetti lands a nice shot that snaps Nikolau's head back.
Skabetti slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses the jab.
Skabetti connects with a right hand. Nikolau shakes it off.#T2#
Skabetti scores with a shot to the body.
Skabetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
Skabetti walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Nikolau. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolau blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Nikolau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut.
Nikolau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skabetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Skabetti throws a head kick but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skabetti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nikolau scores with a jab.
Nikolau misses with a straight right.
Skabetti throws a big counter combination but Nikolau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nikolau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skabetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau avoids a kick to the body.
Nikolau throws a series of punches but Skabetti avoids them all with ease.
Nikolau throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Nikolau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skabetti manages to avoid it.
Skabetti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut
and Skabetti counters with an outside leg kick.
Nikolau lands with a cross.
Nikolau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skabetti counters with a right hand 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!
Skabetti misses with an uppercut. Nikolau saw that one coming.
Skabetti looks to land a body kick but Nikolau moved away.
Nikolau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skabetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nikolau misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nikolau 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.
Skabetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nikolau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nikolau swings widly with a right hand
and Skabetti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Skabetti.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Skabetti moved out of range nicely.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Skabetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti throws a head kick that misses.
Nikolau misses with the combination. #T1#
Nikolau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A good leg kick by Skabetti.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skabetti lands with a slapping head kick.
Skabetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Skabetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.#T2#
Skabetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikolau if he has to take too many more of those.
Nikolau jabs Skabetti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Nikolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skabetti misses with a body shot.
Nikolau throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skabetti throws a sloppy head kick and Nikolau moves out of range easily. #T3#
Skabetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikolau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skabetti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skabetti blocks a low kick nicely.
Skabetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nikolau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skabetti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolau.
Skabetti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Skabetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Skabetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Skabetti throws a right hand that Nikolau ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikolau also avoids with ease.
Nikolau throws a poor cross that misses
and Skabetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skabetti, as that shot connected.
Nikolau throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Skabetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skabetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skabetti misses with a body kick.
Nikolau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nikolau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skabetti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikolau just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Metbal Skabetti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nikolau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nikolau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skabetti scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Skabetti misses.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Nikolau backs away, Skabetti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Metbal Skabetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Skabetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Nikolau does no damage.
Skabetti is looking to counter with head kicks.
Skabetti pushes Nikolau away with a front kick.
Nikolau takes a swing at Skabetti's ribcage but misses.
Skabetti throws a quick counter head kick but Nikolau was just out of range.#T1#
Skabetti moves out of range as Nikolau strikes.
Skabetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skabetti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikolau to score with a decent uppercut.
Skabetti defending well as Nikolau loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolau throws a leg kick but Skabetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nikolau misses with a left hand
and Skabetti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skabetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skabetti slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Skabetti misses its target.#T2#
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Skabetti is out of range.
Nikolau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nikolau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikolau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skabetti misses with a hook.
Nikolau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolau. Skabetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skabetti is looking to counter with a body kick.
That kick from Nikolau tenderised Skabetti's leg. Skabetti is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Skabetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skabetti jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nikolau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skabetti moves away.
Skabetti cracks Nikolau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Skabetti.
Skabetti throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Nikolau looks to land a combination but Skabetti avoids it well. #T4#
Nikolau blocks a head kick by Skabetti.
Nikolau feints a jab promting Skabetti to slip. Nikolau then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skabetti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nikolau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Skabetti is just out of range.
Nikolau throws a leg kick
and Skabetti counters with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Skabetti there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panagiotis Nikolau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikolau 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panagiotis Nikolau!
Our winner, Panagiotis Nikolau, 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: AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals A
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Nikolau moves out of range as Maki strikes.
Maki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nikolau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nikolau lands a slapping body shot.
Nikolau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Maki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a hook
and Maki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nikolau really felt that one!
Maki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikolau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maki.
A big left from Maki misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Nikolau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Nikolau.
Maki looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL#
Nikolau moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Nikolau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Nikolau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikolau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nikolau throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki moves away from the strike by Nikolau.
Nice jab there from Maki.
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 telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maki throws out a counter right but Nikolau avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Nikolau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki throws a jab when Nikolau was well out of range.
Nikolau moves out of range as Maki strikes.
Nikolau tries to counter by clinching up but Maki breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nikolau.
A counter left hand to the body from Nikolau misses its target.
Nikolau tries to clinch up but Maki circles away and keeps his distance.
Maki pushes Nikolau away with a front kick.
Maki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikolau. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Nikolau misses its intended target.
Maki tries to work over Nikolau's front leg with a kick but Nikolau checks it.
Maki is looking to chop away at Nikolau's legs.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nikolau scrambles back to his feet.
Nikolau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maki scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Nikolau misses with a body shot.
Nikolau tests Maki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikolau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maki.
A big left from Maki misses.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki moves out of range as Nikolau strikes.
Maki thows a leg kick but Nikolau checks it
and Maki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikolau misses with a straight right.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Nikolau.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikolau throws a good cross that connects.
Maki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Nikolau.
Maki moves forwards but Nikolau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nikolau misses with a looping left.
Maki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Nikolau works Maki's body with a nice hook.
Nikolau checks a low kick from Maki.
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nikolau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki. #CL#
Nikolau clinches up with Maki and pushes him back against the cage.
Maki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
Maki lands a nice uppercut.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Maki avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
Maki cracks Nikolau with a good jab.
Nikolau is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Maki tries to keep at a distance but Nikolau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seppo Maki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maki cracks Nikolau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maki looks to land a left hand but Nikolau moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Nikolau misses.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maki tests Nikolau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikolau walks into a left hand.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Crunch! Maki slams his shin into Nikolau's torso.
Nikolau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolau moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maki. Nikolau shrugs it off though.
Nikolau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Nikolau takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Maki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Nikolau doesn't manage to clinch there - Maki circles away.
Maki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Nikolau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nikolau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Maki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nikolau's sensitive parts.
Maki throws a body kick that misses
and Nikolau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolau is looking to clinch.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nikolau misses with a straight right.
Nikolau lunges at Maki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maki's hand.
Nikolau swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
A big left from Nikolau misses.
Maki throws out a counter right but Nikolau avoids it with no problem.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Maki is out of range.
Maki works the jab nicely.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki jabs Nikolau right on the nose. Nikolau blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikolau misses with a looping left.#T2#
Nikolau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maki.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maki 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.
Maki misses with a straight right.
Nikolau lunges at Maki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maki's hand.
Maki throws a body kick that misses.
Maki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Maki.
Nikolau misses with a body shot.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Panagiotis Nikolau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maki scores with a jab to the body.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nikolau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Nikolau swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
Maki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikolau tests Maki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Nikolau misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely.
Maki throws a leg kick but Nikolau sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Nikolau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Maki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau pushes Maki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolau's elbow.
Maki blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nikolau throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki.
Nikolau has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Maki prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Maki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Maki gets through Nikolau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Maki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Maki lands a nice uppercut.
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maki blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Maki.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seppo Maki 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Nikolau misses.
Maki is looking for the big counter here.
Maki wants to land a leg kick but Nikolau is out of range.
Maki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikolau in his tracks.
Maki misses with an uppercut.
Nikolau misses with a straight right.
Nikolau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nikolau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donk. Maki catches Nikolau right on the button with a cross.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maki works the jab nicely.
Nikolau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolau.
Nikolau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Maki swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Maki lands a nice shot that snaps Nikolau's head back.
Maki thuds his shin into the meat of Nikolau's side.#CL#
Nikolau moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Maki misses.
Maki throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
A jab from Maki misses.
Nikolau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Maki tenderised Nikolau's leg. Nikolau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maki scores with a hook.#CL#
Nikolau forces Maki back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nikolau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action. #T2#
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Maki.
Nikolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau misses with a body punch.
Nikolau misses with some punches.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Nikolau blocking some punches. #BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maki.
Maki lands with an overhand left.
Nikolau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A cross from Maki lands.#T3#
Nikolau throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Nikolau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Maki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki blocks a jab.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the body
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikolau throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki connects with a looping right hand.
Maki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maki misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Nikolau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolau throws out the jab.
Maki throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Nikolau closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Maki on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Maki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Maki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Maki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikolau.
Nikolau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nikolau misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nikolau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nikolau blocks a head kick by Maki.
Maki blocks a jab.
Nikolau misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maki 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Maki!
A relieved looking Seppo Maki 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: AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022

#R1#
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Nikolau's ribs.
Nikolau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikolau thinking.
A jab from Nikolau finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Nikolau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikolau thinking.
Nikolau lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolau throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Nikolau there.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A shot to the body from Nikolau misses
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Nikolau forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolau backwards.
A short left from Ryan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
Nikolau digs a right hand into Ryan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ryan's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Nikolau blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Ryan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Ryan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nikolau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ryan can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan is working Nikolau over against the cage.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolau controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan pushes Nikolau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikolau avoids a wild elbow strike from Ryan.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Nikolau gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan lands a right hand.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nikolau.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Nikolau blocks a body shot from Ryan.
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 Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nikolau staying out of range there.
Ryan misses with a body shot #KD#
and Nikolau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ryan! Nikolau lets Ryan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ryan is rocked!
Nikolau misses the shot to the body.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolau finish him?
Nikolau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolau drops Ryan with a naaaaasty hook - Ryan is in real trouble here! Nikolau dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
A relieved looking Panagiotis Nikolau 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: AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1#
Maki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maki.
Maki slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Nikolau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki tried to score with a low kick but Nikolau checks it.
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikolau thinking.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikolau.
Maki moves out of range as Nikolau strikes.
Maki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikolau.
Nikolau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolau throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolau.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Nikolau steps away.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikolau.
Nikolau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maki lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikolau's head.#T1#
Nikolau misses with a hook to the body
and Nikolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau looks to throw the jab but Maki is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nikolau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maki throws a shot from downtown. Nikolau moves away and avoids it.
Maki thumps Nikolau with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maki. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Nikolau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maki defending well as Nikolau loads up on a big left hand.
Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nikolau.#CL#
Nikolau has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Nikolau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki slips under a jab from Nikolau.
Maki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikolau.
Maki swings for the body but Nikolau moves out of range.
Nikolau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maki scores with a spinning back kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maki. Nikolau shrugs it off though.
Maki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nikolau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maki wants to land a leg kick but Nikolau is out of range.
Nikolau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.#CL#
Nikolau gets a clinch.
Maki blocking some punches.
Nikolau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
A short right from Maki on the inside.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolau's elbow. #T3#
Maki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maki working aggressively here.
Nikolau scores with a hook to the body.
Maki tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nice body punch from Nikolau - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau cracks Maki with a nice body shot.
Maki looks winded!
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolau lands a right hand.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Nikolau - that landed with a thud.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nikolau.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Nikolau digs a right hand into Maki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maki's gas tank.
Nikolau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maki.
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 Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod.
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#
Maki walks into a straight right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with a shot to the body.
Nikolau moves out of range as Maki throws a body kick.
Maki throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolau.
Nikolau missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolau misses the jab.
Maki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nikolau. That did some damage!
Maki looks to throw a body kick
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau takes one to the chin there.
Nikolau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maki.
Nice shot by Nikolau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nikolau throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolau misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Maki misses the target.
Nikolau looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolau misses with a straight right.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nikolau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maki moves away from the strike by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a looping right.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Nikolau is wise to it.
Nikolau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Nikolau is out of range.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Maki scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolau. Those never looked like landing.
Maki throws a push kick but Nikolau slaps the foot to one side.
Nikolau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maki finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikolau's head. #T2#
Nikolau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau wants to clinch.
Maki blocks a jab.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolau with a hook.
Nikolau tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki throws a push kick but Nikolau slaps the foot to one side.
Maki slips a straight right by Nikolau.
Maki throws out a leg kick but Nikolau moves out of range and Maki only half commits.
Maki motions for Nikolau to come forward. Maki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with an outside leg kick.
Nikolau swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Nikolau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Nikolau misses with an uppercut.
Nikolau wants to clinch
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki looks for the body kick but Nikolau saw that one coming.
It looked like Nikolau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maki pushes Nikolau away with a front kick.
Nikolau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolau tries to clinch but Maki is having none of it. #CL#
Nikolau has managed to clinch.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Panagiotis Nikolau has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Nikolau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nikolau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki misses with a kick to the body.
Maki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikolau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Maki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nikolau checks it well.
Nikolau misses with a looping left.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Nikolau is wise to it.
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Nikolau darts in and clinches Maki up against the cage.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolau's elbow.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
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 Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Maki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolau moves out of range of the body kick.
Nikolau scores with a nice right hand.
Nikolau moves to clinch but Maki breaks away
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolau.
Maki staying out of range there.
Nikolau jabs Maki right on the nose. Maki blinks but takes it well.
Nikolau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nikolau connects with a crisp jab.
Nikolau moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Maki tries to keep at a distance but Nikolau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maki's elbow.
Nikolau is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Nikolau.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maki.
Maki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikolau scores with a shoulder strike.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nikolau.
A short uppercut from Nikolau.
A right handed body shot lands from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Nikolau back against the cage.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Nikolau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head.
Nikolau blocks an uppercut.
Maki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nikolau cracks Maki with a nice body shot.
Nikolau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nikolau - that landed with a thud.
Nikolau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maki blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maki.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Nikolau pushes Maki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Nikolau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Nikolau lands with a right to the head.
Nikolau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolau blocking some punches.
Nikolau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nikolau.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Nikolau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Maki is rocked!
Nikolau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maki is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolau finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau prevents a body shot from Maki.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nikolau on the inside.
Nikolau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maki is trying to push Nikolau away but Nikolau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards. #T4#
Nikolau dips a shoulder and cracks Maki with a mighty uppercut! Maki falls back against the cage and Nikolau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nikolau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022

#R1#
Ann scores with a hook.
Ann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ann misses with a right hand
enabling Nikolau to counter with a crisp jab.
Ann misses with a looping right.
Nikolau slips a jab from Ann.
Nikolau moves away from the strike by Ann.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Ann's shoulder, as Ann tries to avoid the shot.
Ann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ann falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Nikolau moves into the clinch.
Nikolau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ann or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ann wants to break free but Nikolau has control.
Nikolau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ann wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikolau won't allow it.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ann backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land. #BC#
Nikolau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikolau slips under a jab.#T1#
Nikolau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikolau throws a lazy uppercut
and Ann counters with a straight right hand.
Nikolau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ann.
Ann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikolau at a distance.
Ann misses with a looping left.
Nikolau misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Ann throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nikolau lunges at Ann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ann's hand.
Ann misses with a looping left.
Ann moves out of range as Nikolau strikes.
Ann throws out a counter right but Nikolau avoids it with no problem.
Nikolau tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Ann counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Ann scores with a jab. Nikolau acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Nikolau is rocked!
Nikolau throws a sloppy body shot
and Ann counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Nikolau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nikolau glances at the clock... BAM! Ann nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nikolau crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nikolau is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Ann!
Jules Ann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 2 A
Date: Feb 22, 2022

#R1#
Nikolau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikolau throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams throws a hook but Nikolau blocks it.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Nikolau.
Nikolau 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.
Nikolau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nikolau scores with a nice strike.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolau. Nikolau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nikolau throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Nikolau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikolau staying out of range there.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.#T1#
Nikolau misses with a wild body shot.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams scores with a decent looking hook.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Nikolau lands.
Nikolau swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nikolau cracks Adams with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Nikolau. Beautiful body shot.
Adams throws a hook but Nikolau avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolau! But no joy.
Nikolau scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Nikolau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau misses the shot to the body.
Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolau. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice uppercut lands for Nikolau. That snapped Adams's head back.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Nikolau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolau counters with a right hand to the body.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolau misses with a hook
and Adams counters with a good low kick that Nikolau was not able to check.
Nikolau lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Nikolau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikolau to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Nikolau there.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Nikolau lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back. #T3#
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams slips under a jab from Nikolau.
It looked like Adams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nikolau.
Nikolau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams lunges at Nikolau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikolau's hand.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nikolau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Nikolau's head but Nikolau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Nikolau coming out on top.
Nikolau throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Nikolau misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau misses with a right hand
and Nikolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Adams clinches up with Nikolau and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Nikolau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams cracks Nikolau with a nice body shot.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolaus head.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikolau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nikolau lands an uppercut.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikolau.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Adams.
Nikolau struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nikolau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikolau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolau's efforts to push away.
Nikolau misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Nikolau takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panagiotis Nikolau 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#
Nikolau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Adams.
Adams misses with a looping left.
Adams connects with a crisp jab.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Adams.
Donk. Nikolau catches Adams right on the button with a cross.
Nikolau misses the shot to the body.
Adams misses with a hook. Nikolau ducked under it nicely.
Nikolau thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Nikolau scores with a nice head shot.
Nikolau throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikolau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Nikolau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolau moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolau. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nikolau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolau loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Nikolau scores with a hook.
Nikolau lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau throws a right hand that misses
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau takes one to the chin there.
Nikolau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nikolau swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nikolau misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Nikolau misses with a body punch
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Panagiotis Nikolau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolau with a jab.
A big left from Nikolau misses.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikolau momentarily.
Nikolau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams slips a straight right by Nikolau.
Nikolau punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Nikolau misses with a straight right.
Adams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nikolau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams wants to clinch up but Nikolau keeps it at a distance.
Nikolau just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolau.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Nikolau misses with a shot to the body
and Adams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nikolau swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolau misses with a left hand
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolau was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams works the jab nicely.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Nikolau slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nikolau defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Nikolau counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
Nikolau misses the shot to the body.
Adams misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Nikolau counter with a right hand.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Nice uppercut lands for Nikolau. That snapped Adams's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nikolau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolau misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nikolau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Nikolau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams moves away from the strike by Nikolau.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams throws a hook but Nikolau avoids it easily.
Nikolau throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nikolau misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Panagiotis Nikolau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolau's shoulder, as Nikolau tries to avoid the shot.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau lands a jab to the nose.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolau. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Nikolau.
Nikolau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adams wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Nikolau.
Smash Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Nikolau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Adams slips a jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau slips under a jab from Adams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Nikolau does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Nikolau.
Adams slips under a jab.
Nikolau misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolau connects with a nice looking jab.
Adams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Nikolau blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikolau as he connects with a hook.
Nikolau cracks Adams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolau.
Nikolau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.#T2#
Nikolau lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikolau manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolau! But no joy.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Nikolau slips the punch.
Good shot there by Nikolau.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Nikolau.
Nikolau lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nikolau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolau.
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.#T3#
Nikolau throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolau.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Nikolau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolau moves away from the strike by Adams.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nikolau throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Nikolau.
Adams misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Nikolau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nikolau misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Nikolau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolau.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Adams takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau lands an overhand right.
Nikolau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Nikolau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Nikolau jabs at Adams's body.
Adams avoids the body shot from Nikolau.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Nikolau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Nikolau connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Nikolau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams stuns Nikolau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panagiotis Nikolau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nikolau 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 1 B
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Nikolau.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Hart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Nikolau closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
Hart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolau tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
Nikolau pushes Hart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolau.
A short body shot lands from Nikolau as the two fighters clinch.
Nikolau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nikolau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hart misses with some punches.
Nikolau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hart has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolau.
Hart is trying to force a seperation but Nikolau has the dominant position.
Nikolau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolau controls his hands.
Nikolau digs a right hand into Hart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hart's gas tank.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolau digs a right hand into Hart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hart's gas tank.
Hart looks winded!
Good body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Nikolau.
A shot in the inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Hart is rocked!
Good body shot from Nikolau.
Hart is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolau finish him?
Nikolau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikolau throws a big uppercut that drops Hart! More strikes from Nikolau and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hart lies dazed against the cage as Nikolau celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
A victorious Panagiotis Nikolau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: 380k Test 1
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nine misses with a wild combination.
Five uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nine.
Five keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Five misses with a takedown attempt - Nine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Five misses with a takedown attempt - Nine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five looks for a takedown but Nine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Five. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five swats away the attempt to clinch by Nine.
Nine fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL#
Five has taken the fight to the clinch.
Five has had enough of the clinch but Nine keeps him there for the moment.
Five tries to score a body lock takedown but Nine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Five breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Five throws a sloppy head kick and Nine moves out of range easily.
Five fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Five. No joy for Nine on that attempt.
Five appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Nine has managed to clinch.
Nine jumps guard but Five stands there with Nine around his waist. Nine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nine.
Five controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Nine tries to pull guard but Five holds him up against the cage and eventually Nine drops back down to his feet.
Nine has Five pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Five manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Nine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Five throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nine's waist but Nine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Five off to one side.
Nine looks to land a body kick but Five moved away.
Five defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Five moves into the clinch.

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 Test Five.
Well Five 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 10:9
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Five!

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