Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mesquita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Nichols finds it's way through Mesquita's defenses.
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nichols moves away.#CL2#
Nichols moves into the clinch.
Nichols tries to circle away but Mesquita has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Nichols has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mesquita slips a jab and a cross from Nichols.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nichols.
Nichols thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nichols throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nichols throws a right hand that Mesquita ducks under and follows up with a left that Mesquita also avoids with ease.
A big right from Nichols misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Nichols throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Mesquita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nichols's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nichols can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita postures up in Nichols's guard and throws a big left but Nichols blocks it.
Mesquita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nichols avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Mesquita is in close to Nichols's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nichols is looking to stand up but Mesquita isn't so interested in that idea.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mesquita postures up and lands a big shot to Nichols's brow.
Mesquita is working Nichols over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Nichols really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita stops Nichols from standing up.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mesquita stops Nichols from standing up.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nichols swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita distracts Nichols with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nichols has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita advances position into side control!
Mesquita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Mesquita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Mesquita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Mesquita wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita tries to move into range but Nichols moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nichols throws a looping overhand right but Mesquita ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Nichols does it's job there.
Nichols throws a body kick that misses
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Mesquita decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Nichols defends it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nichols with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mesquita trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nichols won't allow Mesquita to pass to mount.
Ian Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Mesquita trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to mount his opponent but Nichols defends it. #T3#
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nichols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nichols taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nichols with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mesquita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4##SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Nichols is defending it quite comfortably.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nichols can do to turn this around?
Mesquita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nichols is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Nichols tries to kick Mesquita off but Mesquita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nichols is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Mesquita dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Nichols lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.
Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nichols.
Nichols wants to land a leg kick but Mesquita is out of range.
Nichols just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul Nichols seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nichols loads up on a big right hand but Mesquita slips the punch.
Nichols moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Nichols misses with a looping left.
Mesquita was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nichols jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nichols moves forwards but Mesquita connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nichols misses the shot to the body.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Nichols is just out of range.
Nichols avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita jabs at Nichols's body.
Mesquita misses with a hook. Nichols ducked under it nicely.
Nichols has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nichols there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nichols might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Nichols's ribs.
Mesquita defending well as Nichols loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nichols throws out the jab.
Nichols avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
Nichols unleashes a big counter combination but Mesquita bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita moves out of range as Nichols strikes.
Mesquita dodges the punch combination from Nichols.
Nichols fails to land with a series of punches.
Mesquita slips a jab from Nichols.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Nichols's ribs.
Nichols takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nichols looks to land a combination but Mesquita avoids it well.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.
Nichols throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Mesquita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nichols tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mesquita is in Nichols's guard.
Nichols is looking to stand back up but Mesquita counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nichols.
Nichols takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nichols defending well though. #T2##SUB#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nichols sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nichols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mesquita with shots to the head and body - Nichols looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Mesquita is landing with some decent strikes but Nichols is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mesquita lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Mesquita working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mesquita unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mesquita cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mesquita loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nichols scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mesquita land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mesquita stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Mesquita!

Event: FCL - 56
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Nichols misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryden swings for the body but Nichols moves out of range.
Ryden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nichols manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Ryden's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nichols just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryden blocks a jab.
Nichols lands an overhand right.
Nichols walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nichols scores with a jab. Ryden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nichols has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ryden looks to land a right hand but Nichols moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nichols misses.
Ryden cracks Nichols with an open hand slap.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryden. That snapped Nichols's head back.
Ryden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryden keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Ryden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nichols at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols blocks a jab.
Nichols takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ryden staying out of range there.
Nichols is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nichols looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nichols.
Nichols throws a lazy right hand but Ryden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Ryden. #T1#
Nichols lunges at Ryden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryden's hand.
Nichols looks to land a left hand but Ryden moved out of range nicely.
Nichols on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ryden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Ryden misses.
Good work by Ryden as he checks the leg kick.
Nichols lands a jab to the head.
Ryden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nichols moves away.
Ryden misses with a straight left.
Nichols fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nichols.
It looked like Ryden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryden swings for the body but Nichols moves out of range.
Ryden misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols connects with a looping right hand.
Ryden loads up on a big right hand but Nichols slips the punch.
Nichols closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryden slips under a jab.#T2#
Ryden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nichols.
Nichols throws a head kick but Ryden moves out of range.
Ryden looks to land a combination but Nichols avoids it well.
Ryden's corner calls for a 1-2. Ryden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nichols finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryden's head.
Nichols pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Nichols.
Ryden throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
Ryden misses with a two punch combination.
Ryden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nichols jabs Ryden right on the nose. Ryden blinks but takes it well.
Nichols has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Ryden's head back.
Nichols slips a straight right by Ryden.
Nichols fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nichols.
Ryden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nichols throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryden throws a hook but Nichols avoids it easily.
Ryden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryden chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Ryden swinging wildly here.
Nichols avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nichols is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Nichols.
Nichols misses with a two punch combination.
Nichols is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ryden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nichols misses with a few strikes there.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryden throws a body punch but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols feints a counter leg kick.
Nichols keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Nichols. #ROC2#Ryden is rocked!
Ryden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Ryden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichols connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ryden! He's out on his feet! Nichols rushes in and drops Ryden with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Nichols!
After the fight, Paul Nichols was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick.
Howlett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nichols wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nichols misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.#CL#
Nichols rushes Howlett and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nichols 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.
Nichols looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Nichols.
Howlett feints the counter takedown.
Nichols tries to work over Howlett's front leg with a kick but Howlett checks it.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Nichols.
Nichols tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Nichols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Nichols. Those never looked like landing.
Nichols lands a nice shot that snaps Howlett's head back.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Nichols throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
Howlett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1##TD2#
Howlett feints and as Nichols raises his hands in defense, Howlett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Nichols is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nichols manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Nichols's guard.
Howlett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Howlett is pressing down on Nichols's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nichols is holding on for now.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howlett on the ground.
Howlett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working. #T2#
Nichols is looking for a sweep. Howlett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howlett moves nicely into side control.
Nichols is trying to get back to half guard.
Nichols is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Howlett is controlling him well.
Nichols is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is dominant here and he's now got Nichols's back!#T3##SUB2#
Howlett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Howlett tightening his grip on Nichols, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Howlett working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Nichols is doing well to defend. Howlett seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Nichols is forced to tap and this one is over!

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

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Talvela
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Nichols keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekbomb.
Nichols throws a leg kick but Ekbomb moved away.
Nichols throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nichols swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nichols tries for a takedown but Ekbomb circles away easily
and Ekbomb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nichols misses with a body kick.
Ekbomb scores with the left hand. Nichols knows he should have avoided that one.
Nichols walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekbomb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nichols throws a shot from downtown. Ekbomb moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
It seemed like Ekbomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekbomb dodges the punch combination from Nichols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb slips under a jab.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nichols.
The fighters circling - Nichols throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nichols misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Nichols toppling to the canvas! Nichols scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!#ROC2#Nichols is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekbomb staying out of range there.
Ekbomb flicks out a counter leg kick but Nichols steps away.#T1#
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekbomb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nichols has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nichols lands with a nice combination. Ekbomb backs away looking to recover.
Nichols misses with a body shot.
Ekbomb thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Nichols on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb throws a series of punches but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols throws an overhand right that lands on Ekbomb's shoulder, as Ekbomb tries to avoid the shot.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nichols throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Nichols toppling to the canvas! Nichols scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!
Oh Nichols is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 low kick from Nichols misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ekbomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Nichols leaves his chin hanging out and Ekbomb seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nichols crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Bonaparte
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Momoji catches Nichols right on the button with a cross.
Nichols keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momoji.
Momoji moves away from the strike by Nichols.
Nichols has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nichols throws a series of punches but Momoji avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Momoji misses its target.
Momoji swings for the body but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols throws a hook but Momoji blocks it.
Nichols moves away from the strike by Momoji.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Momoji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nichols looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nichols is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Momoji content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Momoji thows a huge punch but Nichols dodges it nicely. #T1#
Momoji trying to control the pace.
Momoji trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Momoji has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Momoji wants to control the pace but Nichols is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Momoji looking to control and managing it successfully.
Momoji with good strikes from the mount here!
Momoji controlling from the full mount.
Nichols tries to hold on but Momoji postures up.
Momoji controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Momoji looking to control but Nichols is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Momoji controlling his opponent.
Momoji throws some wild stikes that Nichols manages to avoid easily.
Nichols avoids a series of strikes thrown by Momoji.
Momoji lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Momoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Momoji with good strikes from the mount here!
Momoji misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Momoji connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Momoji scoring with strikes but Nichols is staying in there.
Momoji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Momoji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Momoji looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Momoji lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Nichols is rocked!
Nichols really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Momoji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Momoji with a couple of short strikes.
Nichols is still in real trouble! Can Momoji finish him?
Momoji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Momoji drops a big elbow. That's hurt Nichols! More shots from Momoji and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taromaru Momoji!

Event: HRL87
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Nichols scores with a nice head shot.
Gaines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nichols cracks Gaines with a good jab.
Nichols pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gaines back to the cage. Nichols follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nichols throws a good cross that connects.
Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Nichols shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaines's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines working a defensive guard here.
Nichols content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Gaines is working an open guard so Nichols takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nichols bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaines's head backwards.#T1##TD#
Nichols closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaines did well to prevent Nichols getting side control.
Gaines is trying to maintain the position but Nichols is very close to passing his half guard.
Nichols wants to pass the guard but Gaines is defending well.
Nichols controlling the action here. #SU#
Nichols gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Nichols.#T2#
Nichols turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaines. That did some damage!
Gaines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nichols scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaines drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Nichols.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nichols scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaines should have avoided that one.
Nichols is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice uppercut there from Nichols.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Gaines is rocked!
Nichols lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gaines can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nichols and Gaines drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nichols.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HRL84
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Nichols 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.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Nichols does it's job there.
Kidd takes a swing at Nichols's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
Nichols misses the jab.
Kidd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nichols 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.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
Nichols half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nichols fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
Nichols tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Nichols.
Nichols scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nichols misses the shot to the body.
Kidd let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nichols feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kidds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nichols connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kidd tries to bum rush Nichols with a series of wild strikes but Nichols uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kidd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nichols motions for Kidd to come forward. Nichols throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kidd slips under a jab from Nichols.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Kidd is just out of range.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd moves out of range of the leg kick from Nichols.
Nichols throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
It seemed like Kidd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nichols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Nichols moves away and avoids it.
Nichols misses with a combination
and Kidd counters with a series of strikes. Nichols will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kidd lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd tries to move into range but Nichols moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Kidd is rocked!
Nichols drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kidd's head, knocking him out cold! Nichols is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Nichols scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nichols throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Nichols misses.
Nice cross by Nichols.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Nichols misses.
Campbell wants to counter with a clinch but Nichols pushes him away.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nichols.
Decent striking displayed by Nichols there.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell defending well as Nichols loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols is looking to score with low kicks.
Nichols sets himself, and Campbell steps forward looking for the clinch! Nichols avoids it this time.
Nichols throws a combination. Campbell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nichols feints a jab promting Campbell to slip. Nichols then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campbell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Nichols.
Campbell tries to counter with a clinch but Nichols shakes him off and moves away.
Nichols catches Campbell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nichols fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nichols lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nichols scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nichols thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Nichols misses.
Nichols keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campbell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nichols throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nichols throws the kick towards the body but Campbell avoids it.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Campbell counters by clinching up.
Campbell jumps guard but Nichols stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nichols wants to break free but Campbell has control. #TD2#
Campbell pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Campbell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nichols is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Campbell.
Campbell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nichols's best efforts.#SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard but Nichols has mounted him!
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
Nichols content just to control the position here. #T3#
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Campbell has his foot on Nichols's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nichols works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet. #SUB2#
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nichols wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Campbell has his feet on Nichols's thighs here. He's pushed Nichols off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nichols screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell!

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hussin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Hussin's head back.
Nichols misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hussin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nichols sees it coming and defends easily.
Hussin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nichols doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussin.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hussin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hussin is working for a kimura but Nichols is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussin is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nichols keeping hold of Hussin's head, controlling as best he can.
Nichols looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nichols is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nichols lands with a right hand.
Nichols scores with a jab. Hussin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hussin shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Nichols thuds a left hand into Hussin's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nichols.
Nichols looks to land a combination. Hussin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Nichols throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
Hussin trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussin landing with the ground and pound.
Nichols can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussin controls the pace.#T4#
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussin stops Nichols from standing up.
Hussin stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols wants to stand and escape but Hussin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nichols connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hussin drives through and clinches with Nichols against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichols.
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 Paul Nichols will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nichols throws a one two combo.
Paul Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
Nichols stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Hussin moves into the clinch.
Hussin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussin dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols tries to stall but Hussin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Nichols manages to pull guard.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussin.
Hussin lands a couple of elbows.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussin on the ground.
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!
Hussin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Nichols tries to get to full guard but Hussin has control of the leg.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Nichols on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nichols tries to get out of the position.
Nichols is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Nichols's temple.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up. #T2#
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Still in half guard, Hussin seems content to control.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Hussin working Nichols over with strikes.
Hussin working over Nichols with some ground and pound. Nichols looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin stalling.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Well, if Hussin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nichols wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hussin in particular looking to stall.
Hussin trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nichols throws a right and a left that Hussin avoids nicely.
Hussin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hussin misses with a takedown
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nichols lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nichols's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nichols duly obliges.
Nichols cracks Hussin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Nichols catches Hussin right on the button with a cross.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nichols throwing a counter right hand but Hussin manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hussin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hussin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anwar Hussin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Hussin controlling the action here.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hussin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nichols is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nichols is looking to escape.
Nichols trying to control here.
Nichols is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hussin prevents Nichols from improving his position.
Nichols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hussin wants to take a breather but Nichols is having none of it.
Hussin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Nichols is predictable there #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Hussin tries to advance to mount but Nichols denies him.
Hussin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussin cracks Nichols with a big right hand but Nichols just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Hussin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hussin trying to control the position but Nichols is working away. #T4#
Hussin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nichols haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichols has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nichols managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hussin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HRL65
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Nichols stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliviera checks a leg kick.
Nichols throws a series of punches but Oliviera avoids them all with ease.
Oliviera ducks right into an uppercut from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a few strikes there.
Oliviera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nichols.
Nichols fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nichols tries to bum rush Oliviera with a series of wild strikes but Oliviera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliviera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nichols manages to circle out of the way.
Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nichols lands a jab to Oliviera's midsection.
Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nichols digs a good hook to Oliviera's body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Oliviera. #TD#
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nichols postures up. #SUB#
Oliviera is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nichols frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliviera has switched to an armbar! Nichols is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
Santino Oliviera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
Nichols misses with a hook. Muckerberg ducked under it nicely.
Muckerberg with a hook.
Nichols works Muckerberg's body with a nice hook.
Muckerberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Nichols instigates a clinch.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Muckerberg lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols misses with a body punch.
Muckerberg dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
A hook to the body from Muckerberg.
Nichols wants to stall.
Nichols leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Muckerberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nichols fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nichols misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muckerberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nichols.
Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muckerberg avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Nichols tries to work over Muckerberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nichols throws an elbow but misses.
Nichols misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichols.
Nichols misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Muckerberg pulls guard successfully.
Muckerberg is trying to hold Nichols in close to prevent damage but Nichols has managed to pass into half guard.
Muckerberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nichols's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nichols's back!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muckerberg keeps control of the position easily here as Nichols tries to buck him off.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Muckerberg is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Nichols taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Muckerberg.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zark Muckerberg!
Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, 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: HRL57
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Faroshev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nichols wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faroshev with a poor takedown
enabling Nichols to counter with a crisp jab.
Faroshev has his takedown stuffed
and Nichols counters with a straight right hand.
Faroshev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nichols connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daroshev Faroshev.
Faroshev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nichols counters with a stiff right hand.
Faroshev darts in trying to clinch
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Faroshev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Faroshev head around and knocks him out cold! Nichols hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 13
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Nichols lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doomwood misses with a left hand
and Nichols counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tarquin Doomwood has been cut.
Nichols avoids the body shot from Doomwood.
Doomwood cracks Nichols with a good jab.
Nichols uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doomwood.
A quick step to the side and Nichols tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doomwood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nichols counters with a straight right hand.
Nichols darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Doomwood is rocked!
BOOM! Nichols lands a beautiful left hook that drops Doomwood. Doomwood tries to recover but Nichols is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Doomwood lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!
Tarquin Doomwood was interviewed post fight and said 'Big No!'.

Event: CDM Round 12
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Good work by Nichols as he checks the leg kick.
Nichols throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Nichols.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nichols circles away quickly and effectively.
Nichols swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Reynolds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reynolds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nichols counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but Nichols pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Nichols misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Nichols.
Reynolds looks to clinch
and Nichols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nichols is fending him off so far but Reynolds persists. Nope, Nichols circles away and we're back to standing.
Nichols punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Reynolds is looking to chop away at Nichols's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nichols! But no joy.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nichols counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds wants to clinch but Nichols slips to the side
and Nichols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Nichols tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nichols manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nichols counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nichols works the jab nicely.#T2#
Nichols scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Nichols appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nichols throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reynolds dives in for a single leg takedown but Nichols sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Nichols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds tries to clinch up
and Nichols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Stanley Reynolds has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nichols as he jumps to the side.
Nichols is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reynolds with a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Nichols counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reynolds! Nichols lets Reynolds back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Reynolds is rocked!
Nichols lands a brutal uppercut that launches Reynolds off his feet! Reynolds tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 11
Date: Dec 21, 2023

#R1#
Kieliszkowski has his takedown stuffed
and Nichols counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kieliszkowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nichols connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kieliszkowski momentarily.
Nichols with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kieliszkowski looks winded!
Kieliszkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nichols counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kieliszkowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nichols scores with a body shot.
Kieliszkowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kieliszkowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nichols lands a body shot.
Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nichols bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kieliszkowski's head.#T1#
Nichols lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kieliszkowski head around and knocks him out cold! Nichols hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 10
Date: Dec 19, 2023

#R1#
Hussin takes one on the button.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussin is breathing heavily.
Hussin looks to clinch
and Nichols counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Nichols feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hussin sprawling to the canvas! Hussin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nichols finish him?! #ROC2#Hussin is rocked!
Nichols throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hussin clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nichols stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 9
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Oliviera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Santino Oliviera has been cut.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Nichols misses.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Nichols tests Oliviera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Oliviera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nichols breaks the clinch. #CL#
Oliviera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Nichols manages to break the clinch.
Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Nichols throws the left hand but Oliviera avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nichols.
Nichols thuds a left hand into Oliviera's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nichols digs a good body shot into Oliviera's ribs.
Nichols lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Oliviera pushes Nichols up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Nichols holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera has Nichols pressed against the cage, preventing Nichols from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nichols walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Oliviera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nichols.
Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliviera tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nichols darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Nichols throws out a counter right but Oliviera avoids it with no problem.
Nichols lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Oliviera is rocked!#CUT2#Santino Oliviera's cut is getting worse.
Nichols throws a looping overhand right but Oliviera ducks down to avoid it.
As Nichols tries to get set, Oliviera tries to push him back and clinch up but Nichols manages to avoid the attempt.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Nichols throws a hook to the side of Oliviera's head but Oliviera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nichols ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nichols dances in with a quick combination. Oliviera is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nichols snaps Oliviera's head back. Oliviera stumbles backwards against the cage. Nichols steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Oliviera's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Oliviera just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 8
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Torso ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.
Torso is looking to counter punch.
Torso is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
Nichols throws a jab when Torso was well out of range.
Nichols lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nichols.#CUT2#Mr Torso's cut is getting worse.
Torso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Torso's head back.
Good shot there by Nichols.
Nichols loads up on a big right hand but Torso slips the punch.
Torso throwing a counter right hand but Nichols manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torso ducks right into an uppercut from Nichols. #ROC2#Torso is rocked!
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torso slips a straight right by Nichols.
Oh Torso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichols closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Torso out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Nichols!

Event: CMD Round 7
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Faolin scores with a hook to the body. Nichols takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Faolin looks winded!
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Faolin's head back.
Nichols throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nichols connects with the punch.
Faolin walks into a stiff left hand from Nichols.
Nichols wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nichols connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Faolin throws a hook but Nichols avoids it easily.
Faolin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nichols connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Faolin scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Faolin is rocked!
and Nichols counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Faolin! He's just covering up as Nichols starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!
In defeat, Sean Faolin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fook off ye cheeky coont.'.

Event: CDM Round 6
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
Nichols cracks Nunes with a good jab.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Nichols lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Mauricio Nunes has been cut.
Nichols swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes.
Nichols now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Nunes is rocked!
Nichols cracks Nunes with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nunes falls to his knees and Nichols doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 5
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Waters takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waters looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Waters tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nichols connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Waters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waters tries to clinch but Nichols moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Waters doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters moves to clinch but Nichols breaks away
and Nichols counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nichols digs a good hook to Waters's body.
Nichols circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nichols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nichols smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Waters darts in trying to clinch
and Nichols counters with a stiff right hand.
Nichols scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Waters is rocked!
Nichols fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Nichols there.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nichols has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nichols lands a jab.#T2#
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Waters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nichols is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Waters had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Waters wants to clinch
and Nichols counters with a straight right hand.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Nichols swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nichols swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters tries to clinch up
and Nichols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters tries to clinch up.
Nichols cracks Waters on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Waters falls backwards against the cage. Nichols follows up with more strikes that drop Waters to his knees. Nichols keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Waters! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!

Event: CDM Round 4
Date: Dec 07, 2023

#R1#
Nichols fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Nichols throws a right hand that misses
and Antukis counters with a nice uppercut.
Nichols misses with a body shot
and Antukis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nichols misses with a right hand
and Antukis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nichols throws a predictable looking body shot
and Antukis counters with a straight that turns Nichols's legs to rubber! Antukis pushes forward with more strikes and Nichols goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jokubas Antukis!
After winning the bout, Jokubas Antukis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMD Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2023

#R1#
Turnpike slips a jab from Nichols.
Nichols defending well as Turnpike loads up on a big left hand.
Turnpike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nichols manages to avoid it.
Nichols connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turnpike momentarily.
Turnpike drops his hands momentarily and Nichols takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nichols lands with a cross.
Turnpike moves out of range as Nichols strikes.
Turnpike lands a nice hook to Nichols's body. Nichols takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turnpike slips a straight right by Nichols.
Turnpike tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nichols manages to circle out of the way.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab from Nichols.
Nichols shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turnpike eats them both and turns towards Nichols to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Nichols.
Turnpike walks into a stiff left hand from Nichols.
Turnpike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nichols.
Turnpike tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nichols manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Nichols digs a good body shot into Turnpike's ribs.
Nichols misses the jab.
Turnpike misses with a shot to the body
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnpike.
A little jabbing left from Nichols on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nichols sizes up Turnpike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turnpike slips a straight right by Nichols.
Turnpike throws out a loose jab but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Nichols releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turnpike avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nichols throws a looping overhand right but Turnpike ducks down to avoid it.
Nichols throws a hook but Turnpike blocks it.
Nichols jabs at Turnpike's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnpike. Nichols does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnpike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nichols.#T2#
Turnpike moves away from the strike by Nichols.
Nichols jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnpike misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols throws a body punch but Turnpike moves out of range.
Nichols throws out a powerful jab.
Turnpike misses with a hook. Nichols ducked under it nicely.
Nichols avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nichols is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turnpike with a body shot.
Turnpike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Turnpike does no damage.
Nichols throws a hook to the side of Turnpike's head but Turnpike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nichols throws a body punch but Turnpike moves out of range. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nichols.
Turnpike misses with a body punch
and Turnpike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nichols tests Turnpike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nichols throws a lazy right hand but Turnpike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnpike misses the shot to the body.
Turnpike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nichols is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turnpike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nichols misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Turnpike counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turnpike.
Turnpike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnpike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nichols takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nichols can't break the clinch.
Nichols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turnpike has him pressed against the cage.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Turnpike has him pressed against the cage.
Turnpike lands a nice elbow.
Nichols is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Nichols wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turnpike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichols wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turnpike gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nichols wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turnpike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nichols wants to break free but Turnpike has control.
Nichols blocks a body shot from Turnpike.
Nichols wants to get back to striking at distance but Turnpike won't allow it.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Turnpike.
A right hand to the body from Turnpike.
Nichols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turnpike has him pressed against the cage.
Turnpike misses with a body punch.
Turnpike keeps control of Nichols as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turnpike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnpike comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A body shot lands from Nichols.
Turnpike misses with the head strike.
Nichols is looking to break free of the clinch but Turnpike has double underhooks.
Nichols is trying to force a seperation but Turnpike has the dominant position.
Nichols tries to break free but Turnpike pushes him back against the cage.
Turnpike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Nichols 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#
Nichols throws the left hand but Turnpike avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Turnpike cracks Nichols with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nichols looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turnpike finish him?
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Turnpike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnpike takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnpike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nichols throws out the jab.
Nichols lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols connects with a crisp jab.
Nichols might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turnpike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turnpike scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Nichols is rocked!
Nichols is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnpike.
Turnpike's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nichols connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turnpike scrambles back to his feet.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnpike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Nichols on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Turnpike 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nichols looks to land a left hand but Turnpike moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Turnpike works Nichols's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Turnpike.
Nichols misses with a straight left.
Turnpike misses with a hook to the body
and Nichols counters with a stiff right hand.
Turnpike is looking to wear down Nichols with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nichols swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nichols waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnpike.
Nichols scores with a nice right hand.
Nichols scores with a body shot.
Turnpike throws a looping overhand right but Nichols ducks down to avoid it.
Nichols takes a swing at Turnpike's ribcage but misses.
Turnpike ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.#T2#
Nichols swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnpike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nichols circles away quickly and effectively.
Nichols dips to his left and cracks Turnpike with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnpike ducks right into an uppercut from Nichols.
Turnpike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turnpike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nichols.
Nichols jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnpike. Nichols does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Turnpike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nichols doesn't seem phased though.
Turnpike lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Turnpike misses
and Nichols counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Turnpike is rocked!
Nichols misses with a double jab #CL#
and Turnpike counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turnpike.
Turnpike keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.#T3#
Nichols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnpike.
Nichols struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnpike controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Turnpike.
Turnpike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turnpike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Turnpike scores with a shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Turnpike throws a punch but it's blocked by Nichols.
Turnpike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nichols tries to circle away but Turnpike has him pinned against the cage.
Nichols wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turnpike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turnpike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnpike tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turnpike lands with a light punch inside.
Turnpike misses with some punches.
Nichols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnpike fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Turnpike lands a left hand.
Nichols is trying to break free.
Turnpike keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.
Turnpike lands an elbow inside that Nichols shrugs off.
Nichols wants to get back to striking at distance but Turnpike won't allow it.
Turnpike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnpike.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Turnpike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nichols backwards.
Turnpike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnpike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Turnpike.
Turnpike lands a left hand.
Nichols is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnpike finish him?
Turnpike lands a nice elbow.
Turnpike creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nichols's defenses.
Turnpike creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nichols's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nichols drops to his knees and Turnpike pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jersey Turnpike!
A victorious Jersey Turnpike thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CDM Round 2
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nichols enables Cabral to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nichols manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nichols can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabral sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cabral drops back looking for a leg! Nichols is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nichols manages to kick Cabral off! Cabral jumps back into Nichols's guard.
Nichols working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabral pushes down on Nichols's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Cabral wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Cabral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Cabral is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Cabral seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Cabral seems to be working for a kimura but Nichols defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabral content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Cabral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Cabral is controlling the pace.
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cabral wants to work for an arm triangle but Nichols is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cabral seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cabral moves into full mount! Nichols won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Cabral is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nichols is surviving well by controlling Cabral's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cabral content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cabral throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nichols has his hands clasped together but Cabral breaks the hold and Nichols is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cabral!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo Cabral!

Event: CDM Round 1
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Fister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nichols cracks Fister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fister slips under a jab.
Nichols thuds a left hand into Fister's body.
Nichols misses with an uppercut. Fister saw that one coming.
Fister tries to counter by clinching up but Nichols breaks away and moves out of range.
Fister tries to clinch
and Nichols counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nichols.
Fister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nichols.
Fister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nichols missing with a left hand there. Fister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fister staying out of range there.
Fister slips under a jab from Nichols.#T1#
Nichols throws out a loose jab but Fister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols connects with a single shot there.
Nichols fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fister doesn't manage to clinch there - Nichols circles away.
Nichols walks into a stiff left hand from Fister.
Fister moves out of range of the strikes.
Nichols scores with a jab to the body.
Fister ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.
Fister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nichols.
Nichols throws the left hand but Fister avoids the punch easily.
Fister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fister slips a straight right by Nichols.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Fister.
Nice defenses there by Fister.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fister moves away from the strike by Nichols.
Fister tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nichols manages to circle out of the way.
Fister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nichols was well out of range. Poor timing from Fister.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Nichols lands with a hook. Fister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nichols jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nichols throws a hook but Fister blocks it.
Nichols throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fister is looking to counter the offense by Nichols and move into the clinch.
Nichols jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nichols misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Fister blocks a jab.
Fister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nichols looks to throw the jab but Fister is out of range.
Fister is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nichols.
Fister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nichols looks to land a left hand but Fister moved out of range nicely.
Nichols looks to throw the jab but Fister is out of range.
Nichols circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fister tries to close the distance and clinch but Nichols swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fister defending well as Nichols loads up on a big left hand.
Nichols throws out a loose jab but Fister uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Nichols misses with a hook. Fister ducked under it nicely.
Fister is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fister is looking to clinch.
Nichols looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fister tries to clinch up but Nichols circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Nichols misses.
Fister moves to clinch but Nichols breaks away
and Nichols connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fister misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fister is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nichols.
Fister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nichols is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nichols looks to land a left hand but Fister moved out of range nicely.
Fister tries to counter by clinching up but Nichols breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Nichols 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#
Nichols throws a jab when Fister was well out of range.
Fister seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nichols swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fister slips under a jab from Nichols.
Fister tries to clinch up.
Nichols misses with a hook. Fister ducked under it nicely.
Paul Nichols seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nichols paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nichols blocks a jab.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Fister wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fister staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fister tries to close the distance and clinch but Nichols swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nichols jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fister looks to throw the jab but Nichols is out of range.
Nichols lands a body shot. #T1#
Fister walks into a left hand.
Fister slips under a jab.
Fister is looking to clinch.
Nichols comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nichols throws a hook but Fister blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Fister doesn't manage to clinch there - Nichols circles away.
Fister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nichols looks to land a right hand but Fister moved out of range.
Fister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nichols might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fister ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.
Fister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nichols slips a straight right by Fister.
Fister throws the left hand but Nichols avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Nichols on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols throws the left hand but Fister avoids the punch easily.
Fister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nichols paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nichols throws out a counter right but Fister avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Nichols misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Nichols.
Fister moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nichols misses with a looping right.
Fister defending well as Nichols loads up on a big left hand.
Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Nichols works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nichols.
Nichols looks to land a combination. Fister sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nichols has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Nichols misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Fister.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fister might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fister tries to clinch but Nichols moves away
and Nichols counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Fister is rocked!
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Oh Fister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fister tries to clinch but Nichols moves out of range.
Fister gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nichols gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fister is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Nichols!

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