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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ISLAND FC 24
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez slips under a jab from Jhonson.
Jhonson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jhonson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Jhonson unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jhonson jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Jhonson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick
and Jhonson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Felipe Alvarez has been cut.
No joy there for Jhonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Jhonson misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Jhonson, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Jhonson against the cage but Jhonson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jhonson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses
letting Jhonson counter with a right hand.
Jhonson throws a one two combo.
Jhonson blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jhonson counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Jhonson to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jhonson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jhonson tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jhonson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Jhonson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jhonson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Felipe Alvarez's cut is getting worse.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses
and Jhonson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Alvarez to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Jhonson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adrubale Jhonson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrubale Jhonson waved his t-shirt featuring Clearance sale's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Deleon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nichols shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nichols dives in for a single leg takedown but Deleon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Deleon misses its target.#CL2#
Nichols forces Deleon back against the cage and clinches.
Nichols has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deleon after a bit of a struggle.
Nichols is struggling to control the position.
Nichols is working Deleon over against the cage.
Deleon scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deleon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nichols should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nichols throws an elbow that misses.
Nichols lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Nichols tries to throw a body punch but Deleon avoids it by throwing Nichols back against the cage.
Nichols stalling in the clinch.
Deleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Nichols uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nichols lands a right hand.
Nichols lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaias Deleon has been cut.
Nichols looking to throw knees to the head but Deleon is blocking nicely.
Nichols misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deleon.
Deleon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nichols changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deleon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Isaias Deleon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Nichols.
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deleon.
Nichols misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deleon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Deleon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Deleon throws the kick towards the body but Nichols avoids it.
Blake Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Nichols working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nichols obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols working Deleon over with knees to the body.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deleon avoids it.
Deleon blocks an elbow strike.
Nichols lands a nice knee to the body.
Nichols tries a body shot but Deleon blocks it.
Deleon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deleon is trying to force a seperation but Nichols has the dominant position.#T3#
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Deleon is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nichols.
Oh Deleon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deleon is breathing heavily.
Nichols pushes Deleon against the cage. Nichols is working some dirty boxing. Nichols pushes off with a quick right hook! Deleon goes down! Deleon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nichols moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Nichols!
Blake Nichols looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'ARGGGGGG! BALDERDASH!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez blocks the body kick.
Alvarez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a low kick but Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
#T1#
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvarez misses.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Alvarez gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Alvarez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvarez.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bert Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
We've been informed that Alvarez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Alvarez is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#KD#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Alvarez tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Alvarez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Felipe Alvarez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvarez.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Jackson.
#T2#
Alvarez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Jackson looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
#KD#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Alvarez tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Alvarez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Felipe Alvarez's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Jackson.
#T4#
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bert Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felipe Alvarez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Alvarez's leg. Alvarez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bert Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Bert Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Alvarez.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##CL#
Jackson rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alvarez up against the cage.#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Jackson.
#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Alvarez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Alvarez's leg but Alvarez calmly moves out of range.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Jackson.
Alvarez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alvarez avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Alvarez takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bert Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Alvarez flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Felipe Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bert Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bert Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Crayewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crayewski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Crayewski.
Crayewski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Felipe Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crayewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Crayewski, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Crayewski against the cage but Crayewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Crayewski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grzegorz Crayewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Crayewski sprawls well.#T1#
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Crayewski is avoiding it.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Crayewski circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Crayewski misses the target.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crayewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crayewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crayewski but Crayewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crayewski's waist but Crayewski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side. #TD2#
Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crayewski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alvarez prevents Crayewski from escaping the position.#T3#
Crayewski seems a little lost for a moment, as Alvarez dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Alvarez has hold of Crayewski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Crayewski seems comfortable defending it but Alvarez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Crayewski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Crayewski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alvarez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Alvarez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nichols lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Lawerence Hooper has been cut.#CL2#
Nichols closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Hooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nichols pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nichols clinches with his opponent.
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooper's efforts to push away.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hooper is trying to push Nichols away but Nichols has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nichols working Hooper over with knees to the body.
Hooper is breathing heavily.
Nichols stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichols lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Nichols has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hooper is trying to keep an underhook but Nichols manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Nichols looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hooper taking some punishment here, with Nichols in his half guard.
Hooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nichols sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooper defending well though.
Well, if Nichols 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.
Hooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nichols.
Nichols thows a huge punch but Hooper dodges it nicely.
Nichols seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nichols is taking a breather. Hooper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Hooper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nichols.
Nichols moves nicely into side control.
Nichols working the ground and pound but Hooper is defending the strikes.
Nichols is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hooper will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3##SUB2#
Nichols tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nichols has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nichols misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Nichols thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nichols creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hooper sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nichols.
The ground and pound from Nichols seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichols throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Nichols looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Nichols closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooper wants to sweep but Nichols has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Nichols dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lawerence Hooper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nichols lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Nichols has Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nichols.
A frustrated look appears on Hooper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nichols lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Nichols wants the takedown. Hooper is fighting it off but Nichols persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hooper's guard against the cage.
Hooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nichols on the ground.
Nichols 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.
Nichols has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Nichols decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Nichols closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Nichols gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nichols perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nichols throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nichols sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooper defending well though.
Nichols is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nichols moves nicely into side control.
Nichols has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Nichols working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blake Nichols has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Nichols stands up and beckons Hooper to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Hooper tries to sprawl but Nichols drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nichols controlling the action here.
Nichols missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nichols. #T3#
Nichols thows a huge punch but Hooper dodges it nicely.
Nichols throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hooper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nichols.
Nichols is taking a breather. Hooper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nichols throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nichols thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hooper's head.
Nichols seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Nichols has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Nichols moves into range and clinches up with Hooper.
Nichols lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards. #TD2#
Nichols turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hooper parries the strikes from Nichols easily there. Nichols is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hooper to escape.
#SU2#
Nichols decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Nichols pushes Hooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Nichols pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Nichols is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hooper can't fight it off and eventually Nichols manages to take the fight to the floor. Hooper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hooper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Nichols decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Nichols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lawerence Hooper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nichols drives through and clinches with Hooper against the cage.
The referee calls for Nichols to work.
#TD2#
Nichols has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hooper clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nichols struggling to land strikes to the head as Hooper covers up.
Nichols has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper covering up well and avoiding damage. #T1#
Nichols throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nichols is riding his opponent, not letting Hooper buck him off. #SUB2#
Hooper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nichols.
Nichols missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Nichols looking for the RNC.
Nichols missing with punches from the back. #T2##SUB2#
Nichols is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hooper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Nichols is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hooper knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hooper for a finish.
Even with his hooks in, Nichols manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nichols throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T3##SUB2#
Nichols tightening his grip on Hooper, looking for the choke.
Hooper covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Nichols looking to break Hooper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hooper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nichols will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Nichols is looking for the choke from the back position but Hooper is controlling his hands well.
Nichols throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hooper could be in trouble here!
Nichols really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hooper.
Nichols's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blake Nichols is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nichols somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nichols biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Nichols comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nichols has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Nichols!
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