Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 427 -
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Lui misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Nickels has Lui up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lui is defending well.
Lui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Lui misses with the head strike.
Nickels wants a takedown.
Nickels keeps control of Lui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nickels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luk Lui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels keeps control of Lui as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lui throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickels.
Lui fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Nickels works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nickels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Nickels stands and steps away. Lui gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Lui with a nice cross.
Nickels misses with a shot to the body
and Lui counters with a left to the body.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown. Lui tries to sprawl out of it but Nickels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lui jabs Nickels right on the nose. Nickels blinks but takes it well.
Lui falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Nickels moves into the clinch.#T2#
Nickels has Lui pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lui manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nickels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lui tries to get to full guard but Nickels has control of the leg.
Nickels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lui tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nickels has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3##SUB2#
Nickels has control of Lui's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lui regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Nickels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lui looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickels content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nickels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nickels content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lui tries to hold on but Nickels pushes him away.
Lui tries to improve his position but instead Nickels has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Nickels tries to counter it with a takedown but Lui pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nickels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Lui. Beautiful body shot.
Lui uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lui scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
Nickels slips under a jab from Lui.#TD2#
Nickels gets a double leg takedown into Lui's 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!
Lui working a defensive guard but Nickels manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lui is being controlled here. #T1#
Nickels landing strikes.
Nickels staying calm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lui tries to bench press Nickels off him but Nickels keeps the position.
Nickels landing a few strikes.
Nickels lands a nice forearm strike. #SU2#
Nickels stands up and beckons Lui to his feet.
Luk Lui is winning the standup battle so far.
Lui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown but Lui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lui fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickels steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lui.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lui thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lui throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Nickels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lui tries to avoid it but Nickels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lui to the ground. Lui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lui was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luk Lui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.#TD2#
Nickels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lui has a hand on Nickels's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nickels takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nickels with a couple of short strikes.
Lui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lui tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickels pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Lui reaches up to try and control the position but Nickels seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lui rolls and tries to escape and now Nickels has his back!
Lui is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nickels is landing with strikes. Lui can't take much more of this.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lui trying to control the hands but Nickels breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Lui's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nickels controls the position.#SUB2#
Nickels looking to break Lui's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lui remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nickels will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nickels is hanging on to Lui's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickels tries for a takedown but Lui circles away easily
and Lui makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickels gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lui.
Lui loads up on a big right hand but Nickels slips the punch.
Lui lands a body shot.
Lui lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickels off the cage and back into range.
Nickels has his takedown stuffed
and Lui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lui is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luk Lui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Lui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Lui throws the left hand but Nickels avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into Lui's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lui can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickels slips a nice elbow through Lui's hands, connecting with Lui's forehead.#SUB2#
Nickels seems to be looking for submissions.
Lui is looking to improve his position.
Nickels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nickels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Nickels prevents Lui from improving his position.
Nickels content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nickels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lui has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Lui is trying to get back to full guard.
Lui is looking to control Nickels's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lui avoid being mounted?
Nickels passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nickels postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lui looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Nickels controlling from mount.
Lui is trying to reverse the position but instead Nickels has taken his back - oops!
Jimmy Nickels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lui tries to escape but Nickels has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nickels is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Lui is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: AF4
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Wesley with a poor takedown
and Bilesdon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wesley looks winded!
A low kick from Wesley is predictable there #TD#
and Bilesdon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wesley won't be happy with that.
Bilesdon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU#
Bilesdon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wesley tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Bilesdon counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Bilesdon pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Bilesdon is pulling down on Wesley's head. It's preventing any offense from Wesley, at least for the moment.
Wesley stopping the sweep attempt from Bilesdon.#SUB#
Wesley stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bilesdon throws up his legs and catches Wesley in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Wesley tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bilesdon! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Omnicron Bilesdon!
After winning the bout, Omnicron Bilesdon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 421 - Knox Vs Nik
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Nickels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lama throws a low kick, looking for Nickels's leg but Nickels calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Lama is predictable there #TD2#
and Nickels counters with a takedown into side control.
Lama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lama controlling the action here. #SUB#
Lama seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lama stops Nickels from getting back to his feet.
Nickels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickels tries to get to full guard but Lama has control of the leg. #T1#
Lama controlling the action here.
Nickels wants to control but Lama is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lama has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nickels defend it? Lama steps over the head and cranks it - Nickels is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AF2: Minoru v Caruga
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Enlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wesley's waist but Wesley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enlow off to one side.
Enlow shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Enlow with that takedown attempt.
John Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.#TD#
Wesley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enlow did well to prevent Wesley getting side control.
Enlow trying to hold on to Wesley's head to control him but Wesley postures up.
Well, if Wesley 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesley wants to pass the guard but Enlow is defending well. #T1#
Enlow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wesley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wesley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wesley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Enlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wesley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Enlow is trying to maintain the position but Wesley is very close to passing his half guard.
Wesley seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Enlow is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wesley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Enlow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wesley controlling the action here. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Enlow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wesley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Enlow tries to sprawl but Wesley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Enlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wesley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Enlow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wesley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Enlow sees it coming and defends easily.
Enlow gets back to full guard. #T4#
Enlow trying to control the position.
Wesley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wesley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Enlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Wesley pushes Enlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Enlow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wesley prevents it.
Enlow wants a takedown.
John Wesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenlow Enlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Enlow gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Wesley manages to pull guard. #T1#
Enlow passes into half guard. #SUB#
Wesley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wesley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Enlow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wesley defending well though. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wesley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wesley.
Wesley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Enlow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wesley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wesley is looking to sweep but instead, Enlow has passed into half guard.
Wesley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wesley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Enlow can do to turn this around?#T3#
Enlow throwing strikes but missing.
Wesley is pulling down on Enlow's head. It's preventing any offense from Enlow, at least for the moment.
Enlow wants to control from the top but Wesley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wesley is looking to clinch.
Wesley wants to clinch.
As Wesley backs off Enlow throws a huge counter combo but Wesley manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wesley throws a series of punches but Enlow moves out of range.
Wesley wants to clinch.
Enlow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Wesley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wesley wants to free his trapped foot but Enlow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wesley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Wesley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Enlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wesley circles away.
Enlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Wesley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wesley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Enlow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wesley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Enlow for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Wesley lands an elbow.
Enlow wants to control but Wesley postures up.
The referee asks Wesley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wesley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wesley advances to full mount.
John Wesley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wesley is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Wesley controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Enlow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Enlow tries to hold on but Wesley pushes him away.
Wesley controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Wesley lands a big elbow.
Wesley controlling from mount.
Wesley continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Enlow reaches up to try and control the position but Wesley seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Enlow rolls and tries to escape and now Wesley has his back!
Wesley has the hooks in. Enlow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Enlow fending off the submission attempt from Wesley.
Enlow is holding onto Wesley's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wesley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wesley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wesley!
Kenlow Enlow spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to still thank HXF for the support.'.

Event: BE 12: Antony vs Juniorss
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Cabral avoids the head kick by Immanuel.
Cabral lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Immanuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabral is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cabral fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Immanuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabral connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabral moves out of range of the body kick.
Cabral scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Immanuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Immanuel looks winded!#KD#
Cabral drops his shoulder and cracks Immanuel with a huge uppercut! Immanuel goes down! Can Cabral finish him? #CUT#It looks like Yeshua Immanuel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabral postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabral landing with the ground and pound.
Cabral throws a big elbow that misses.
Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabral postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabral throwing strikes but missing.
Cabral throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Cabral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabral connects with a couple of short punches.
Cabral stands up over Immanuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cabral connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Immanuel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabral loads up on a big left hand. Immanuel felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cabral looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Immanuel can't hide his disappointment, as Cabral celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emberson Cabral!
Yeshua Immanuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: OFK 415 - Orsic Vs Mangold
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Nickels shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atkins's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkins is on top in guard. #REVR#
Atkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nickels keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins 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.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving. #T1#
Nickels trying to control the position.
Nickels has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atkins has passed into side control.
Atkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickels is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels is not content to let Atkins control the position.
Nickels is looking for a sweep.
Nickels stops Atkins from passing to mount.
Nickels is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nickels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Atkins advances nicely into full mount.
Atkins prevents Nickels from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Atkins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nickels can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Atkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nickels wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Nickels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Atkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Atkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nickels because Atkins loaded up on that one.
Atkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Nickels has left one of his arms exposed and Atkins doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nickels screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Atkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Atkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 405 -
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Nickels scores with a head kick. Ritola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ritola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritola wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Ritola has Nickels up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ritola after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritola. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Nickels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ritola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ritola is pulling down on Nickels's head to control his posture.
Nickels trying to control but Ritola is working from the bottom.
Ritola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ritola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels.
Nickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ritola trying to keep a closed guard but Nickels is proving a slippery customer.
Nickels tries to free his leg and advance position but Ritola is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ritola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickels.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Ritola going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T2#
The referee asks Nickels politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickels prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nickels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritola to see if he's OK.
Ritola is looking for a sweep.
Ritola wants to control but Nickels postures up.
Nickels trying to control the position but Ritola is working away.
Ritola parries the strikes from Nickels easily there. Nickels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ritola to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ritola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickels taking a breather here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Nickels decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Nickels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Nickels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Nickels stands and steps away. Ritola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nickels dives in and scores a takedown into Ritola's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickels tries to land a body kick
letting Ritola counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Ritola lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into Ritola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ritola is keeping the position for now.
Ritola pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage.
Nickels controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickels is continuing to stall.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving.
Nickels looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ritola stuffs the takedown.
Ritola quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Nickels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ritola sprawls well initially but Nickels persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Ritola is trying to control but can't.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Ritola is working away.
Ritola is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Ritola is working away.
Ritola controlling the position well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Nickels controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ritola pinned against the cage. Ritola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Nickels closes the distance and pushes Ritola back into the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ritola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickels tries to score a body lock takedown but Ritola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ritola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nickels.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ritola is defending well.
Ritola lands with a left to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Nickels.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
That's time! Ritola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Ritola.
Ritola throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nickels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Ritola counters with a nice right hand that sends Nickels toppling to the canvas! Nickels scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ritola finish him?!#ROC#Nickels is rocked!
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ritola.
Ritola pushes Nickels against the cage. Ritola is working some dirty boxing. Ritola pushes off with a quick right hook! Nickels goes down! Nickels tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ritola moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 399 - Wright Vs Edmonds
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickels misses with a double jab. #CL#
Nickels gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Nickels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Nickels avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Nickels manages to break the clinch.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickels on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Nickels tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Billy Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Williams has Nickels up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickels gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Nickels is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Williams. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch. #T1#
Williams throws a nice head kick!
Williams digs a good hook to Nickels's body.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Williams gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
Nickels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Williams swinging wildly here.
Nickels drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Billy Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nickels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Williams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams has Nickels pressed against the cage, preventing Nickels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Williams scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Nickels. #CL#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Nickels.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Williams.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Jimmy Nickels's cut even more.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Nickels looks winded!
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Nickels - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Jimmy Nickels's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4##TD2#
Nickels lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nickels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Nickels is controlling him
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickels on the ground.#ES#
Williams kicks off Nickels and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Nickels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Williams throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Nickels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams is looking to stand up but Nickels isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Nickels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up. #T1#
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickels has wrist control.
Williams tries to stand but Nickels is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams tries to clinch but Nickels is having none of it.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickels has a takedown stuffed.
Nickels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nickels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Nickels shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
A low kick lands for Williams.
Nickels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nickels gets slowly back to his feet.
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Nickels gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickels counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams is wriggling around but Nickels manages to pass to half guard.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickels can do to turn this around?#REVR#
Nickels trying to control the pace. #T4#
Williams is trying to stand up here but Nickels is controlling him well.
Nickels working the head and body with strikes. #ES#
Williams has one foot on Nickels's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams sizes up Nickels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams wants to clinch
and Nickels counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels'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#
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Nickels dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
Nickels needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Williams forces Nickels back against the cage and clinches.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickels takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams has Nickels pushed against the cage.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Nickels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nickels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickels's defenses.
Williams lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Jimmy Nickels's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nickels blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#Nickels is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Nickels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Williams!
Billy Williams gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Ritola takes one to the side of the head.
Nickels throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Nickels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritola lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritola as he jumps to the side.
Ritola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickels throws a shot to the body.
Nickels scores with a one two! Ritola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ritola lands with a right hand.
Ritola slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ritola as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Nickels rushes Ritola and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritola throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Ritola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickels.
Ritola lands a jab.
Ritola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ritola counters with a good low kick that Nickels was not able to check.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels looks winded!#T2#
Nickels walks straight into a right hand from Ritola - that's dropped him! Ritola jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nickels from any more punishment! Nickels complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Lama gets caught napping as Nickels dives in and scores a takedown. Lama manages to retain guard.
Lama pulls Nickels in to control the position.
Lama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lama controls Nickels momentarily but Nickels frees himself. #SUB#
Lama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lama is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nickels has Lama pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Lama wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving. #T1#
Lama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lama remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom here.
Lama cracks Nickels with a big right hand but Nickels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nickels tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Lama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nickels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lama throws a strike aimed at the side of Nickels's head but Nickels avoids it well.
Lama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lama landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Lama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Nickels is looking to reverse the position.
Lama lands a few punches from side control.
Nickels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickels is looking to regain half guard here but Lama keeps moving and retains side control.
Lama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nickels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lama advances nicely into full mount.
Lama controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Nickels wants to control but Lama is having none of it.
Lama looking to finish Nickels with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nickels!
Nickels takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nickels really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Lama working for a submission but Nickels is keeping him at bay.
Lama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickels can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nickels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lama to the ground. Nickels is now in Lama's guard.#ES#
Lama uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Nickels shoots in and bounces Lama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lama has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nickels is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Lama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickels regains guard immediately.
Lama content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickels for as long as he can get away with.
Lama advances to half guard.
Nickels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lama wants to control but Nickels is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Lama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lama.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickels keeps working.
Lama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickels can do to turn this around?
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickels, not yet.
Lama tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lama forces his way into half guard.
Lama slips a nice elbow through Nickels's hands, connecting with Nickels's forehead.
Lama trying to pass the guard but Nickels defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lama connects with a nice short shot to Nickels's temple.
Lama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lama continues to stall.
Nickels is looking to control Lama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickels avoid being mounted?#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lama lands a nice short elbow.
Lama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickels can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Lama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lama.
Lama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickels wants to get back to full guard.
Nickels is controlling Lama's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lama trying to pass the guard but Nickels defending well. #T4#
Lama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nickels!
Lama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lama trying to control but Nickels is having none of it.
Lama controlling from mount.
More hug and hope from Lama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Nickels as Lama shoots in.
No joy there for Lama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lama is fending him off so far but Nickels persists. Nope, Lama circles away and we're back to standing.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickels slips a jab and a cross from Lama.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
Lama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama lands with an overhand left.
Lama tests Nickels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lama lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lama showed some decent athleticism there.
Lama is trying to control. Nickels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Nickels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickels keeps trying to improve his position.
Lama trying to mount his opponent but Nickels defends it.
Lama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickels knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Nickels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Nickels is defending well.
Lama works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Nickels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lama looking to control but Nickels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Lama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nickels manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lama taking a breather here.
Lama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lama controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Lama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Balal Lama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Lama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickels, who protects the arm well.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Lama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lama works to advance to full mount. Nickels defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balal Lama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balal Lama!
Balal Lama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1##TD#
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lama showed some decent athleticism there.
Nickels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lama.
Lama controlling the pace.
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lama.
Lama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nickels is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nickels takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickels is squirming around, avoiding Lama's attempts to control the action.
Nickels is desperately trying to improve his position but Lama has a good base and remains in mount.
Lama unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lama is landing with some decent strikes but Nickels is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nickels taking shots to the head.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Nickels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickels for as long as he can get away with.
Lama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nickels looks a forlorn figure.
Lama lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lama controlling from the full mount.
Lama with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Lama postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nickels in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nickels to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
A left lands for Nightmare.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nightmare stuns Nickels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nightmare throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nightmare as he connects with a hook.
Nightmare lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Nickels darts in trying to clinch
and Nickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Nightmare rushes Nickels and presses him up against the cage.
Nickels stalling.
Nightmare pushes Nickels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickels looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickels prevents a body shot from Nightmare.
Nightmare pushes Nickels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nightmare lands a nice uppercut.
Nightmare lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Nightmare lands a left hand.
Nightmare lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nightmare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands a shot to the body.
Nightmare lands a body shot.
Nightmare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Nightmare - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Nightmare.
Nightmare gets through Nickels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nightmare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nightmare can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nice body punch from Nightmare.
Nightmare lands with a left to the head.
Nightmare landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Nightmare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Nightmare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Nickels can't break the clinch.
Nightmare works on Nickels's body with a couple of short punches.
Nightmare throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nightmare lands a shoulder strike.
Nightmare pushes Nickels against the cage. Nightmare is working some dirty boxing. Nightmare pushes off with a quick right hook! Nickels goes down! Nickels tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nightmare moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Last Nightmare!
After winning the bout, Last Nightmare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
Thrawn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Thrawn is looking for the big counter here.
Thrawn tries to clinch up but Immanuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Immanuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Thrawn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Immanuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrawn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Immanuel.
Immanuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrawn lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Thrawn.
Thrawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Immanuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn checks a low kick from Immanuel.
Thrawn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Immanuel backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrawn lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Thrawn instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Immanuel has had enough of the clinch but Thrawn keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Immanuel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
Immanuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Immanuel misses with an elbow over the top.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Immanuel's defenses.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrawn blocking some punches.
Immanuel is trying to break free.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Immanuel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thrawn keeps control of Immanuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Immanuel 's eye.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Thrawn. #T2#
Immanuel takes a knee right on the jaw! #ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!
Thrawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thrawn jerks Immanuel's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Immanuel drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Thrawn goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Thrawn because Immanuel was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
A determined Grand Admiral Thrawn didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: H33
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Perry throws a low kick but Telushikin moves out of range easily.
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Telushikin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Telushikin clinches up with Perry and pushes him back against the ropes.
Perry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perry throws an elbow but it misses.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Perry.
Perry lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Perry.
Perry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry working aggressively here. #BC#
Perry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perry moves away from the strike by Telushikin.
Perry throws a hook but Telushikin avoids it easily.
Perry connects with a right hand. Telushikin shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Telushikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin feints a jab promting Perry to slip. Telushikin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Telushikin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Telushikin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
Telushikin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perry.
Telushikin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Telushikin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Perry closes the distance and catches Telushikin with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Telushikin is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Telushikin is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Telushikin is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Perry takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kawainui Perry!
A very excited looking Kawainui Perry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Jameison misses with a takedown #CL#
and Nickels counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jameison as he avoids it easily.
Jameison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickels circles away.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennson Jameison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jameison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nickels is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Nickels stands and steps away. Jameison gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Nickels dives in and grabs Jameison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Nickels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameison swivels and escapes.
Jameison misses with a takedown
and Nickels counters with a three punch combo that has Jameison backing up. Jameison nods at Nickels to acknowledge the strikes.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Nickels closes the distance and pushes Jameison back into the cage.#BC2#
Jameison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Nickels rushes Jameison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels is looking for a takedown.
Nickels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jameison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison fails to land the takedown.
Nickels shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameison tries to sprawl out of it but Nickels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Nickels slips a jab and a cross from Jameison.
Jameison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels dives in and grabs Jameison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes down on Nickels's head and hops out.
Jameison shoots and misses #CL#
and Nickels counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
Nickels misses with a head kick.
Nickels misses with a head kick.
No luck for Nickels with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jameison clinches up with Nickels and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jameison is defending well.
Jameison is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Nickels tries to break free but Jameison pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels goes for a takedown attempt but Jameison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nickels works Jameison's body with a nice hook.
Nickels is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jameison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jameison pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A head kick from Jameison lands but Nickels takes it in his stride.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickels.
Jameison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickels tries to avoid it but Jameison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickels to the ground. Nickels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jameison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jameison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jameison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nickels defends well and Jameison ends up having to push Nickels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jameison gets caught napping as Nickels dives in and scores a takedown. Jameison manages to retain guard.
Nickels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nickels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Further stalling from Nickels.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jameison is striking from the bottom but Nickels uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nickels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Jameison makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jameison throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Nickels closes the distance and clinches.
Jameison misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameison.
Jameison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nickels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameison is looking to clinch.
Nickels feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickels darts in looking for a takedown but Jameison gets double underhooks and turns Nickels into the cage. #TD2#
Jameison gets control of Nickels's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jameison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickels stopping the sweep attempt from Jameison.
Jameison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Nickels stands up and beckons Jameison to join him on the feet. #T3#
Nickels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jameison circles away.
Jameison lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickels wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickels is looking to clinch.
Jameison tries to clinch there but Nickels circles away.
Nickels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Jameison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickels, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jameison breaks the clinch.
Jameison tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickels cracks a nice hook into Jameison's ribs.#T4#
Jameison shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Nickels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jameison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickels moves in looking to clinch but Jameison pushes him off.#CL2#
Jameison instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jameison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jameison moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jameison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Jameison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jennson Jameison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jameison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickels momentarily.
Jameison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennson Jameison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Jameison circles away.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Nickels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Nickels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickels lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels tries to break the clinch but Jameison is controlling the position.
Jameison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickels smiles and moves away.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickels counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD#
Nickels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jameison napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB#
Jameison wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Nickels has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jameison's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jameison is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Nickels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Shutes throws a front kick aimed at Immanuel's knee but Immanuel avoids it well.
Shutes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shutes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Immanuel darts in and clinches Shutes up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shutes.
Shutes throws a head punch that misses.
Shutes prevents a body shot from Immanuel.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shutes stalling against the cage.
Shutes is leaning against Immanuel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Immanuel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Immanuel.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Shutes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Shutes.
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Shutes blocking some punches.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Immanuel backwards.
Shutes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shutes trying to stall but Immanuel improves his position. #BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Immanuel has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Immanuel.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shutes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shutes working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Shutes swings wildly with an uppercut but Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Shutes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shutes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shutes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Immanuel.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Shutes.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Nice body punch from Immanuel - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shutes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shutes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shutes throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Shutes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel walks into a left hand. #T3#
Shutes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Immanuel tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shutes counters with a body kick.
Shutes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Immanuel tries to land a body kick
and Shutes counters with an outside leg kick.
Immanuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Immanuel's leg. Immanuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Immanuel counters with a left and a right that stings Shutes.
Immanuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Immanuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Shutes's head.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Immanuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Immanuel walks into a jab.
Shutes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Immanuel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shutes counters with a left and a right that stings Immanuel. #T4#
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Immanuel throws out a loose jab but Shutes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Shutes.
Immanuel throws a lazy body kick
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Immanuel misses with a hook.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Immanuel misses
and Shutes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shutes scores with a one two! Immanuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Immanuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Immanuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shutes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shutes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Immanuel. That did some damage!
Shutes lands a glancing blow to the side of Immanuel's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Immanuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Shutes throws a good cross that connects.
Shutes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Immanuel scores with a head kick. Shutes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Immanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shutes cracks Immanuel with an open hand slap.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Shutes lunges at Immanuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Immanuel's hand.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shutes slips under a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Immanuel's knee momentarily.
Shutes misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Immanuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Shutes keeps it at a distance.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
That kick from Shutes tenderised Immanuel's leg. Immanuel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shutes lands a nice looking body shot.
Immanuel misses with a hook
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes connects with a leg kick.
Shutes doesn't manage to clinch there - Immanuel circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shutes - that will leave a mark!
Shutes scores with a jab to the body.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shutes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shutes lunges at Immanuel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Immanuel's hand.
Immanuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Immanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
Shutes lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Shutes misses.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Shutes moves out of range. #T2#
Immanuel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shutes scores with a sloppy right hand. Immanuel should have avoided that one.
Immanuel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Shutes clinches up with Immanuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Shutes pushes Immanuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Shutes.
Shutes throws a shot to the body.
Immanuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shutes lands a front kick.
Shutes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Immanuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Immanuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Immanuel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Immanuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
Shutes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
Immanuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shutes is looking to clinch.
Shutes throws a one two combo.
Immanuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shutes was well out of range. Poor timing from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shutes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shutes lands the left hand.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses
and Shutes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shutes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Shutes darts in and clinches Immanuel up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Shutes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shutes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shutes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Shutes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Shutes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Shutes lands a head shot.
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Immanuel throws a big counter combination but Shutes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shutes throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shutes, as that shot connected.
Shutes stalks Immanuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Immanuel's face. Immanuel staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!
Immanuel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Immanuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shutes counters with a huge left! Immanuel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shutes isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Immanuel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shutes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes 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.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Telushikin gets a clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Abner tries to tie him up.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Telushikin wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Telushikin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Abner moves out of range as Telushikin throws a body kick. #T1#
Telushikin tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner staying out of range there.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Telushikin clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Telushikin blocks the leg kick.
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telushikin. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Abner. #T2#
Abner moves out of range of the leg kick from Telushikin.#KD2#
Telushikin walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Abner rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Telushikin has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Abner stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Abner looking to stall.
Telushikin letting Abner take a breather here.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
Telushikin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Cayden Abner should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Telushikin tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Telushikin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Nickels throws a head kick that misses.
Nickels throws a nice looking combination but Jameison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jameison appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickels connects with a leg kick.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt - Nickels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Jameison gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickels circles away.
Nickels feints the counter takedown.
Jameison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels throws a right hand that Jameison ducks under and follows up with a left that Jameison also avoids with ease.
Nickels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jameison will feel that in the morning.
Jameison shoots in but no luck this time.
Jameison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL#
Jameison forces Nickels back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Nickels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nickels moves into the clinch.
Jameison tries to circle away but Nickels has him pinned against the cage.
Jameison taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nickels prevents Jameison from breaking the clinch.
Nickels tries for a takedown but Jameison manages to get underhooks.
Jameison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jennson Jameison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameison tries to pull guard but Nickels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nickels blocking some punches.
Nickels is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jameison jumps guard but Nickels stands there with Jameison around his waist. Jameison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nickels. #T2#
Nickels tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jameison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nickels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jameison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Nickels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jameison's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickels connects with a nice short shot to Jameison's temple.
Nickels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Nickels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nickels cracks Jameison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nickels controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Nickels has isolated one of Jameison's arms. Jameison looking to fight him off but Nickels twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: H25
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kin looking to throw knees to the head but Telushikin is blocking nicely.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Kin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Kin misses with a knee strike.
Kin tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand. #T1#
Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin lands with a short shot to the head.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kin is trying to break free.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Telushikin drives through and clinches with Kin against the ropes.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kin is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Telushikin keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
Kin blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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##CL2#
Telushikin forces Kin back against the ropes and clinches.
Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin. #ROC2#Kin is rocked!
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kin. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin working aggressively here. #T2#
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kins head.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kin misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Telushikin 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!

Event: WVT 182: Le Franc v Creed
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Immanuel with a nice cross.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Immanuel keeps it at a distance.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Immanuel tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Immanuel lands a right hand.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Immanuel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immanuel postures up. #SUB2#
Alexandrov is looking for a triangle but Immanuel pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov is pulling down on Immanuel's head to control his posture.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Immanuel is controlling him. #T1#
Alexandrov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alexandrov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immanuel throws an elbow that misses. Alexandrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Immanuel's guard. Nice move by Alexandrov!#REVB##SU2#
Alexandrov stands up from Immanuel's guard - Alexandrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a head kick!
Immanuel misses with a hook. Alexandrov ducked under it nicely.
Immanuel misses the shot to the body.
Immanuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Immanuel moves out of range. #CL#
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Immanuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Alexandrov crunches a lovely knee into Immanuel's ribcage.
Alexandrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Immanuel prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov. #TD2#
Alexandrov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexandrov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Alexandrov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Immanuel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Immanuel.
Immanuel lands a body shot.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch. #T3#
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.#CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Immanuel is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Immanuel.
Immanuel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alexandrov wants to stand up but Immanuel is controlling him.
Alexandrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alexandrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Immanuel is controlling him.
Immanuel connects with a couple of short punches.#T4##ES2#
Alexandrov pushes Immanuel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Immanuel is having none of it.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Alexandrov has Immanuel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Alexandrov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Immanuel.
Alexandrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yeshua Immanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Immanuel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Immanuel tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Immanuel back against the cage. #TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov controlling Immanuel's posture.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet but Immanuel is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Immanuel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Immanuel is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but Immanuel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandrov.
Immanuel tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Immanuel or not.
Alexandrov tries to work over Immanuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Immanuel controls the action.
Alexandrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexandrov is working Immanuel over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Immanuel controlling him for the moment. #ES2#
Alexandrov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Immanuel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up but Immanuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexandrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Alexandrov lands with a good body shot.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Alexandrov lands a big head kick that sends Immanuel tumbling to the mat! Alexandrov takes a step backwards and waves Immanuel back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Immanuel is rocked!#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Immanuel back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Immanuel tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Immanuel back against the cage.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Alexandrov.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Alexandrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Immanuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Immanuel throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Alexandrov gets to his feet - Immanuel follows without any prompting.
Immanuel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alexandrov. Alexandrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Alexandrov works Immanuel's body with a nice hook.
Alexandrov looks to land a combination but Immanuel avoids it well. #CL2#
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Immanuel against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Good body shot from Alexandrov.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Immanuel.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Alexandrov works on Immanuel's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Immanuel scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Immanuel controls his hands. #BC2#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov gets in close and tags Immanuel with a short punch that almost sends Immanuel to the mat! Oh Immanuel is in big trouble! He turns his back on Alexandrov, trying to create some distance but Alexandrov rushes him, striking wildly and Immanuel goes down! The referee tackles Alexandrov into the cage to end the fight! Alexandrov is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Alexandrov!
Alex Alexandrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Nickels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mazepin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickels moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mazepin can't do much from the bottom here.
Mazepin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin is looking to regain half guard here but Nickels keeps moving and retains side control.
Mazepin wants to control but Nickels postures up.
Mazepin tries to buck Nickels off but Nickels is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mazepin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mazepin is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickels is working Mazepin over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Mazepin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazepin is trying to control Nickels's posture but Nickels avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels controlling the position.
Nickels trying to control the action but Mazepin is working from the bottom.
Nickels is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mazepin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mazepin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mazepin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Nickels there.
Nickels controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Nickels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mazepin pushes Nickels off looking to stand but Nickels dives back in and keeps control.
Nickels content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickels pulls his head out easily.
Nickels content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nickels seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazepin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.
Mazepin moves into full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Mazepin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazepin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nickels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazepin wants to hit a sweep here but Nickels passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mazepin there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Nickels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazepin to the mat! Mazepin manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Mazepin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazepin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazepin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazepin, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mazepin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nickels doesn't defend quickly enough and Mazepin has managed to lock this one up! Can Nickels escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mazepin on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fedor Mazepin!
Fedor Mazepin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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