PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arne Weisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weisse's entrance music is David Guetta - Im in Miami Beach. A fine choice. Vasilios Nicko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Weisse
vs
Nicko

175 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
165 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Control Nutrition

Spartan Fight Gear - Tokyo Defiance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arne Weisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasilios Nicko!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Weisse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nicko napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Weisse working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Weisse swings around for an armbar but Nicko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weisse's guard.
Nicko tries to free his leg and advance position but Weisse is retaining full guard.
Nicko slips nicely into half guard.

Weisse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Nicko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weisse is refusing to be controlled, as Nicko sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko wants to pass the guard but Weisse is defending well.

Weisse looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weisse is not content to let Nicko control the position.

Nicko seems to be looking for submissions.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Nicko. No joy for Weisse on that attempt.
Weisse shoots in for a takedown but Nicko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Weisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weisse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicko misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weisse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weisse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weisse is defended easily by Nicko.
Nicko slaps away a takedown attempt from Weisse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weisse is breathing heavily.
Weisse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weisse manages to avoid it.
Weisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicko misses with a few strikes there.
Nicko misses with the combination.
Weisse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nicko sprawls well. Nicko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weisse gets slowly back to his feet.
Nicko moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weisse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nicko as he avoids it easily.
Weisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicko.
Weisse shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nicko scores with a punch to the head.
Nicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Weisse.

Weisse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nicko's half guard.
Weisse is stalling here. Nicko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Weisse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nicko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Weisse is looking for a sweep.

Nicko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weisse, who protects the arm well.

Nicko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Weisse rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nicko's guard! Nice work there by Weisse!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weisse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nicko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nicko wants to get back to his feet but Weisse passes into half guard.

Weisse is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicko is just riding it out for now. Weisse eventually gives up the hold.
Weisse is keen to just control but Nicko is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Nicko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Nicko does no damage.
Weisse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicko lands the left hand.
Weisse tries to clinch up but Nicko circles away and keeps his distance.
Weisse shoots in and drives through. Nicko sprawls well.
Nicko throws a combination. Weisse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nicko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilios Nicko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicko scores with a jab to the body.
Weisse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nicko misses with a double jab.
Nicko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weisse's head backwards.
Nicko slaps away a takedown attempt from Weisse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Weisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Nicko.
Nicko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weisse.
Weisse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Weisse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicko is not content to let Weisse control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weisse passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nicko!
Nicko is squirming around, avoiding Weisse's attempts to control the action.

Weisse goes for an armbar but Nicko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicko.

Weisse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weisse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nicko forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nicko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nicko controlling from the full mount.
Nicko wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Nicko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Weisse manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nicko tries for a kimura but Weisse is defending well.
Weisse is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nicko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nicko is pressing down on Weisse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weisse is holding on for now.

Weisse actively working from the bottom here.

Nicko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Weisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nicko pulls his head out easily.

Weisse looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nicko passes to full mount!

Nicko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weisse can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Weisse sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nicko wants to free his trapped foot but Weisse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weisse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weisse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nicko's guard.

Weisse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nicko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Weisse has Nicko in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Nicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Weisse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weisse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Nicko scores with a four punch combination!
Nicko fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weisse moves away.
Weisse tries to clinch but Nicko moves out of range.
Weisse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nicko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weisse. Weisse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weisse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicko circles away.
Nicko throws a hook but Weisse avoids it easily.

Weisse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Weisse is trying to work for a kimura but Nicko is defending well.
Nicko is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weisse is trying to work for a kimura but Nicko is defending well.
Still in half guard, Weisse seems content to control.
Weisse is stalling here. Nicko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Weisse seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nicko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nicko trying to control the position but Weisse is working away.

Nicko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weisse has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weisse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nicko is looking to advance position but Weisse won't allow it.
Weisse wants to improve his position but Nicko is controlling well.

Weisse is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nicko pulls his head out easily.
Arne Weisse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nicko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weisse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weisse manages to get to full guard.
Nicko wants to control from the top but Weisse keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicko passes Weisse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nicko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Weisse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weisse looking for a sweep. Not yet Weisse, not yet.

Weisse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nicko defends well.
Nicko wants to pass the guard but Weisse is keeping the position.
Nicko advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nicko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weisse manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Weisse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weisse manages to get to full guard.
Nicko pushing down on Weisse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weisse regains full guard. Nicely done.

Weisse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nicko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vasilios Nicko.
I've got Nicko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vasilios Nicko!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vasilios Nicko!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Vasilios Nicko!

Vasilios Nicko wins by unanimous decision!