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Event:
NYF Fight Night 63
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Gallegos.
Gallegos scores with a jab. Nielsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gallegos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gallegos duly obliges.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gallegos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gallegos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nielsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallegos, which made it look bad.
Gallegos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nielsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nielsen slips a jab and a cross from Gallegos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos connects with an inside leg kick.
Gallegos sizes up Nielsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Gallegos.#CL#
Gallegos closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallegos has double underhooks.
Gallegos gets through Nielsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Gallegos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallegos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nielsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gallegos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gallegos connects with a solid leg kick. #T1##TD#
Gallegos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nielsen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Gallegos breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Nielsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallegos's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gallegos is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Gallegos defending well.
Gallegos is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Nielsen controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallegos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallegos keeps working. #T3#
Nielsen stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gallegos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nielsen on the side of the head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gallegos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gallegos lands a jab.
Nielsen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallegos cracks Nielsen with an open hand slap.
Gallegos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gallegos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Gallegos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nielsen to the ground. Gallegos is now in Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallegos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Gallegos keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Gallegos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nielsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gallegos throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gallegos.
Nielsen throws Gallegos to one side and escapes!
Kareem Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nielsen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen ducks right into an uppercut from Gallegos.
Gallegos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Gallegos tenderised Nielsen's leg. Nielsen is trying to keep his angry face on.
It looks like Gallegos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gallegos misses with a wild combination.
Nielsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallegos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nielsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gallegos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nielsen.
#T1#
Nielsen takes one to the chin there.
Gallegos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nielsen. Nielsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gallegos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nielsen's sensitive parts.
Gallegos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gallegos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nielsen darts in looking for a takedown but Gallegos gets double underhooks and turns Nielsen into the cage.
Gallegos lands a jab to the nose.
Gallegos lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Nielsen is rocked!#KD#
Gallegos lands a left and a right that send Nielsen crashing to the mat, dazed. Gallegos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gallegos finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallegos throws a monster overhand right that drops Nielsen! Gallegos follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kareem Gallegos!
Kareem Gallegos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Nielsen tries to clinch but Martensson moves out of range.
Nielsen darts in looking for a takedown but Martensson gets double underhooks and turns Nielsen into the cage.
Martensson cracks Nielsen with an open hand slap.#CL#
Martensson rushes Nielsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Martensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nielsen uses from the top position.
Martensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Martensson keeps moving.
Martensson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martensson has Nielsen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to get up but he can't break Martensson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martensson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Martensson's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen pushing down on Martensson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Martensson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nielsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Martensson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martensson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nielsen trying to control but Martensson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martensson trying to control the position.
Martensson pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Martensson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Martensson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martensson controlling the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Martensson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen stands and throws Martensson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Martensson is right now. #T3#
Martensson is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Martensson is trying to improve his position.
Martensson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Martensson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nielsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martensson.
Martensson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nielsen pushes Martensson off, looking to escape but Martensson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Nielsen is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesper Martensson!
A relieved looking Jesper Martensson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Clay clinches.
Nielsen is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nielsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clay swats away the attempt to clinch by Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
Clay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nielsen.
#CL#
Clay forces Nielsen back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nielsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Clay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nielsen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen is looking to clinch but Clay is avoiding it.
It looked like Clay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nielsen.#T1##TD#
Clay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nielsen was covering up waiting for the punch and Clay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nielsen wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Clay forces Nielsen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Clay breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Nielsen feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Nielsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Nielsen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nielsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Clay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen has his feet on Clay's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Clay misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Clay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nielsen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Clay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clay.
Nielsen controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Clay wanted to stand there but Nielsen had control of the position.
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Clay being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Clay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen 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 Clay.
Clay is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nielsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Clay is defending well. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Nielsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Nielsen looks to clinch
and Clay counters with a one-two to the body.
Nielsen blocks a head kick by Clay.
#CL2#
Clay gets tackled into the cage by Nielsen. Nielsen maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Nielsen is trying to trip Clay. He has hold of a leg but Clay is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nielsen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Clay has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nielsen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.
Nielsen is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.#BC#
Clay breaks the clinch.
Nielsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielsen throws a head kick but Clay moves out of range.
Nielsen with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Clay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Clay counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Nielsen is working an open guard so Clay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Clay shoots in and gets a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen wants to stand and escape but Clay is having none of it.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Nielsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Clay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clay is retaining full guard.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Nielsen tries to stand but Clay is controlling from the bottom.
Nielsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nielsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Nielsen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Nielsen rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Clay pulls guard successfully.
Nielsen stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Clay is working away. #T4#
Nielsen working the body and head with strikes.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Clay is working away.
Clay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nielsen landing strikes from the mount and Clay is in trouble!
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Clay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Clay feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clay wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Nielsen stands up and beckons Clay to join him on the feet. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nielsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nielsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Clay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nielsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Clay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Nielsen stands and steps away. Clay gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ross Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Clay circles away.
#TD2#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Nielsen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clay controls his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Mathew Nielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Clay is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clay avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielsen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Nielsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nielsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Nielsen!
In defeat, Ross Clay stepped up to the mic, saying 'I really don't know how to feel, it was a good fight.. a very good fight and I think we both showed our best side out there. I hope I can come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 51
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Nielsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devaney throws a push kick but Nielsen slaps the foot to one side.
Nielsen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Devaney punishes Nielsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Devaney throws a push kick but Nielsen slaps the foot to one side.
Devaney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Devaney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Nielsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Devaney manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nielsen has Devaney in his guard.#REVR#
Nielsen has control of Devaney's left arm, preventing Devaney from doing any damage. #T1#
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen is looking to stand up but Devaney isn't so interested in that idea.
Nielsen looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nielsen holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Devaney is retaining full guard.
Nielsen is still trying to improve position.
Nielsen trying to control but Devaney is working from the bottom.
Devaney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nielsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devaney looking to control.
#T3#
Nielsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Nielsen.
Devaney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Devaney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nielsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Devaney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Nielsen misses with a body kick.
Devaney lands a right hook to the body.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Devaney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nielsen looks winded!#KD#
Devaney lands a left and a right that send Nielsen crashing to the mat, dazed. Devaney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Nielsen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mathew Nielsen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nielsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Devaney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nielsen sprawling to the canvas! Nielsen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Devaney finish him?!
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Devaney finish him?
Rory Devaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devaney steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nielsen is out on his feet! Devaney sets himself and nearly takes Nielsen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rory Devaney! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Myasz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Myasz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen wants to stand but Myasz is controlling the position.
Myasz with a nice head shot there.
Myasz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Myasz won't allow Nielsen to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myasz with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myasz defends it easily.
Myasz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myasz postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it. #T1#
Myasz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myasz is pushing down on Nielsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nielsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Myasz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Myasz is controlling well.
Nielsen wants to get back to his feet.
Myasz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myasz.
Myasz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Myasz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nielsen reverses the position - he's now on top in Myasz's guard.
Myasz wants to get back to his feet but Nielsen passes into half guard.
Myasz is looking to escape.#T2#
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
Myasz is trying to stand up here but Nielsen is controlling him well. #SUB#
Nielsen is trying to work for a kimura but Myasz is defending well.
Nielsen stops Myasz from getting back to his feet.
Nielsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Myasz is looking to improve his position.
Myasz tries to kick Nielsen off but Nielsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Myasz is looking to improve his position.
Myasz looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Myasz is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Myasz trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myasz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nielsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Myasz.#TD2#
Nielsen gets caught napping as Myasz dives in and scores a takedown. Nielsen manages to retain guard.
Nielsen wants to stand up but Myasz is controlling him.
Nielsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nielsen controlling the position.
Myasz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nielsen has wrist control.#T4##SUB#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Myasz from controlling successfully.
Myasz postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nielsen trying to control the position.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myasz.
Nielsen has Myasz pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myasz looking to pass the guard.
Myasz with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demien Myasz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Myasz.
Myasz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nielsen is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Myasz crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Myasz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen is looking to regain half guard here but Myasz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Myasz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myasz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Myasz wants to control for a moment but Nielsen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nielsen is pressing down on Myasz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Myasz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Myasz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nielsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nielsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nielsen! #REVR#
Myasz is breathing heavily.
Myasz wants to get back to his feet.
Mathew Nielsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myasz wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
Myasz tries to buck Nielsen off but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen controls the position.
Myasz struggling a bit here.
Nielsen looks up at the clock and then as Myasz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nielsen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2##SUB#
Nielsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myasz, who protects the arm well.
Myasz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nielsen tries to move to mount but Myasz blocks the move with his legs.
Myasz pushes Nielsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nielsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nielsen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Nielsen decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Myasz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nielsen's half guard.
Nielsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Myasz throws an elbow that misses. Nielsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Myasz's guard. Nice move by Nielsen!#REVR##T3#
Myasz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen stays in close to Myasz's body and controls the position.
Myasz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myasz is looking to stand back up but Nielsen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Myasz.
Nielsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Myasz trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
Myasz is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Myasz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nielsen controlling his opponent.
Myasz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Myasz tries to control Nielsen's body but Nielsen pushes him off. Myasz squirms to his side and now Nielsen has his back!
Myasz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nielsen biding his time, controlling Myasz. #SUB#
Nielsen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myasz is trying to get back to his feet but Nielsen has full control of the position and if anything, Myasz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Nielsen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Myasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Myasz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Myasz trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen has Myasz pulled in close to control his posture.
Myasz trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nielsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Myasz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myasz wants to stand up but Nielsen is controlling him.
Myasz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen throwing strikes from guard but Myasz blocks nicely.
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nielsen won't allow Myasz to get back to his feet.
Myasz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Myasz is keeping the position.
Myasz wants to get back to his feet but Nielsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Myasz throws out a loose jab but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nielsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myasz can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Myasz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nielsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nielsen controls the position for a moment.
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen regains half guard.
Myasz tries to pass to full mount but Nielsen defends it.
Myasz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Myasz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nielsen is just riding it out for now. Myasz eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Nielsen manages to get to full guard.
Myasz won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
Myasz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myasz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nielsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Myasz. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Myasz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Myasz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nielsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Myasz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myasz throwing strikes but missing.
Myasz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Myasz from controlling successfully.
Nielsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demien Myasz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Myasz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demien Myasz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen shoots and misses
enabling Loveless to counter with a crisp jab.
Loveless blocks a head kick by Nielsen.
It looked like Loveless wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loveless lands a lovely overhand right.
Loveless ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nielsen moves away.
Nielsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nielsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nielsen loads up on a big right hand but Loveless slips the punch.
Nielsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveless throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nielsen on the side of the head.
Nielsen throws a series of punches but Loveless moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Loveless tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Loveless as Nielsen shoots in.#T1#
Nielsen throws a looping overhand right but Loveless ducks down to avoid it.
Loveless lands a nice shot to the body.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Loveless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mathew Nielsen.
Loveless jabs at Nielsen's body.
Loveless throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Loveless fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loveless throws a right hand that Nielsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nielsen also avoids with ease.
Nielsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loveless counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loveless lands a jab to Nielsen's midsection.
Nielsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Loveless counters with a left to the body. #T2##TD2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen controlling the action here.
It looks like Nielsen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Loveless is kicking away at Nielsen from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Nielsen grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Loveless trying to push Nielsen off... Loveless taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mathew Nielsen! |
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