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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Budd scores with a hook to the body. Welkers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Budd rushes Welkers and presses him up against the cage.
Welkers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Budd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budd gets through Welkers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Welkers is breathing heavily.
Welkers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Budd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Welkers backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budd.
Budd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Welkers is looking to control Budd's arms but Budd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Welkers has his back to the cage.
Budd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Budd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
Peoples Welkers's cut is getting worse.
Budd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Budd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Budd cracks Welkers with a nice body shot.
Budd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A hook to the body from Budd.
Budd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budd lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Welkers is rocked!
Budd throws a big uppercut that drops Welkers! More strikes from Budd and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Welkers lies dazed against the cage as Budd celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Budd!
Bubba Budd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Damme motions for Welkers to come forward. Van Damme throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Van Damme slams his shin into Welkers's torso.
Welkers fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Van Damme releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Damme gets through Welkers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Welkers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damme just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Damme gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Peoples Welkers has been cut.
Welkers fails to pull guard.
Welkers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Damme to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peoples Welkers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Welkers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Welkers is trying to stall.
Van Damme unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
A hook to the body from Van Damme.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Welkers throws an elbow but it misses.
Welkers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Welkers is breathing heavily.
Van Damme lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Van Damme. Those never looked like landing.
Welkers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Damme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Welkers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Damme throws a nice head kick!
Van Damme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Welkers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Damme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Welkers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
Peoples Welkers's cut is getting worse.
Chuck Van Damme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Welkers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Damme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Damme feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welkers's calf.
Welkers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Damme. Van Damme obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
As Van Damme tries to get set, Welkers tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Damme manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Welkers or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Damme, which made it look bad.
Van Damme throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Welkers's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Damme!
#T3##CL2#
Van Damme clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Damme.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Welkers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme cracks a nice hook into Welkers's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Damme.
Welkers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Damme. Van Damme obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Damme lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Van Damme clinches up with Welkers and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Welkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Damme throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Van Damme takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Welkers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Welkers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Damme.
Crunch! Van Damme slams his shin into Welkers's torso.
Van Damme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Van Damme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peoples Welkers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Damme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Welkers looks for a takedown but Van Damme sprawls well.
Peoples Welkers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Welkers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Welkers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Welkers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Welkers is rocked!
A good leg kick by Van Damme.
Oh Welkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Damme closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Welkers! Van Damme dives in looking to finish! Welkers is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Van Damme!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Warner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomu Gana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warner misses with a punch to the body.
Tomu Gana tries for a takedown but Warner manages to get underhooks.
Warner tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomu Gana avoids the damage to the body.
Tomu Gana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Warner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fredick Tomu Gana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tomu Gana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tomu Gana takes a little break here. Warner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomu Gana tries to move to mount but Warner blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Tomu Gana taking a breather here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tomu Gana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walter Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredick Tomu Gana.
Tomu Gana doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Warner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warner tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomu Gana avoids the damage to the body.
Tomu Gana is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Warner pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomu Gana passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T3#
Tomu Gana slows the pace down in half guard.
Warner missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Tomu Gana seems content to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tomu Gana works his way into side control.
Warner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tomu Gana.
Tomu Gana controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomu Gana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredick Tomu Gana dominated that round.
That's time! Warner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Warner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Warner is pressed up against the cage. Tomu Gana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warner down to the mat. Warner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomu Gana dives in for a single leg takedown but Warner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tomu Gana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tomu Gana somewhat.
Walter Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredick Tomu Gana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tomu Gana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Warner strikes from the bottom but Tomu Gana uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Warner is not content to let Tomu Gana control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here.
More stalling from Tomu Gana.#T3#
Tomu Gana gets to mount! Warner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tomu Gana controlling the position easily from mount. #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.
Tomu Gana moves to the back position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tomu Gana. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredick Tomu Gana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Warner clinches with his opponent.
Tomu Gana is trying to drag Warner to the mat but Warner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tomu Gana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Warner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tomu Gana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Warner is wriggling around but Tomu Gana manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Tomu Gana passes to side control.
Tomu Gana slows the pace down.
Warner tries to bench press Tomu Gana off him but Tomu Gana keeps the position. #T2#
Tomu Gana controls the position.
Tomu Gana moves into full mount!
Tomu Gana looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Tomu Gana is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tomu Gana blocks Warner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tomu Gana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tomu Gana with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Walter Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredick Tomu Gana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredick Tomu Gana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomu Gana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredick Tomu Gana!
Fredick Tomu Gana 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sandakain closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the cage.
Nichols fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nichols is looking for a takedown.
Nichols could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nichols controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Sandakain pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Nichols decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nichols checks a low kick from Sandakain.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandakain!
#CUT2#
It looks like Zachariah Nichols has been cut.
Sandakain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Sandakain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nichols jumps guard but Sandakain stands there with Nichols around his waist. Nichols gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sandakain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandakain looks to land a combination. Nichols sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandakain throws a head kick but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sandakain tries to clinch up.#T1#
Sandakain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandakain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandakain throws a right hand that Nichols ducks under and follows up with a left that Nichols also avoids with ease.
Sandakain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sandakain throws a nice looking combination but Nichols bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandakain tries to clinch but Nichols is having none of it. #TD2#
Sandakain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nichols slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nichols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Sandakain wants to stand but Nichols has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sandakain tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Sandakain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nichols is proving hard to escape from.
Nichols trying to keep a closed guard but Sandakain is proving a slippery customer.
Nichols pulls Sandakain in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Sandakain wanted to stand there but Nichols had control of the position.
Nichols 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.
Sandakain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandakain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sandakain throws an elbow that misses. Nichols uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sandakain's guard. Nice move by Nichols!#REVR#
Sandakain looking to control.
Sandakain 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#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandakain lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is trying to control but can't.
#SU2#
Sandakain stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrik Sandakain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nichols takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Derrik Sandakain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sandakain drives through with a takedown into Nichols's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sandakain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nichols is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sandakain, into his guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sandakain holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandakain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nichols. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nichols content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandakain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sandakain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SU#
Nichols stands up from Sandakain's guard - Nichols perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sandakain tries a head kick but it misses.
Sandakain is breathing heavily.
Sandakain throws a combination. Nichols tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nichols avoids the head kick by Sandakain.
As Sandakain looks to move away, Nichols throws a big counter combo but Sandakain just gets out of the way.
Nichols closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandakain circles away.
Sandakain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Sandakain. Those never looked like landing.
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick and Sandakain moves out of range easily.
Sandakain throws a push kick but Nichols slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Nichols wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandakain tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
Nichols seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nichols tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Sandakain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nichols.
Sandakain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nichols.
Sandakain stalks Nichols and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nichols's face. Nichols staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nichols.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandakain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nichols moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Sandakain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nichols to the mat! Nichols manages to get full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nichols manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nichols with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nichols lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Nichols pulls Sandakain into guard.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandakain. #T3##SU2#
Sandakain stands up from Nichols's guard - Sandakain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sandakain misses with a wild combination.
Sandakain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nichols.
Sandakain fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Nichols tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandakain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sandakain throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Nichols with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Sandakain tries to clinch but Nichols is having none of it.
Sandakain works over Nichols's head and body with a nice combination.
Sandakain tries to land a front kick but Nichols steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nichols quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Nichols pushes Sandakain up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sandakain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nichols uses from the top position.
Nichols works over Sandakain with some ground and pound from guard.
Sandakain looking to control.
Sandakain wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nichols is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrik Sandakain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Nichols's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nichols shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sandakain as he avoids it easily.
Sandakain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandakain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandakain looks to land a combination but Nichols avoids it well.
Nichols throws a big counter combination but Sandakain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Sandakain. #CL#
Nichols clinches with his opponent.
Nichols misses with an elbow strike.
Nichols fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Sandakain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nichols uses from the top position.
Sandakain looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandakain, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
Sandakain pushes Nichols off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sandakain throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
It appears Nichols was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sandakain looks to land a combination but Nichols avoids it well.
Nichols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandakain throws a combination that misses
and Nichols counters with a low kick, right behind Sandakain 's knee.
Sandakain leaves Nichols with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandakain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Nichols moves into range and clinches up with Sandakain.
Nichols creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nichols throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sandakain blocks it with crossed arms.
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandakain's efforts to push away.
Nichols is trying to pull guard but Sandakain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sandakain's efforts to push away.
Nichols using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sandakain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sandakain is trying to break the clinch but Nichols has him pressed against the cage.
Nichols tries to pull guard but Sandakain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sandakain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sandakain wants to break free but Nichols has control.
Sandakain can't break the clinch.
Sandakain tries to break the clinch but Nichols is controlling the position. #TD2#
Sandakain jumps guard.
Nichols is working Sandakain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Nichols stands and steps away. Sandakain gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sandakain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Nichols blocks a leg kick.
Nichols appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sandakain stuffs the takedown attempt from Nichols. Nichols gets slowly back to his feet.
Sandakain stalks Nichols and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nichols's face. Nichols staggers backwards, shaken.
Nichols avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Nichols drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Sandakain wriggles free and stands up.
Nichols has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandakain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4##TD2#
Sandakain gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Sandakain stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sandakain misses with a kick to the body.
Nichols swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sandakain moves forwards but Nichols connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandakain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nichols throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sandakain avoids it.
Sandakain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Sandakain looks to move away, Nichols throws a big counter combo but Sandakain just gets out of the way.
Sandakain misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrik Sandakain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sandakain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrik Sandakain!
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