PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamille Sedfenor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nickoson
vs
Sedfenor

178 cm
26
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Nickoson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedfenor looks for a takedown but Nickoson sprawls well.
Nickoson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sedfenor was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickoson.
Nickoson scores with a nice right hand.
Sedfenor shoots and misses
and Nickoson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Nickoson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickoson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sedfenor misses with a takedown attempt - Nickoson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamille Sedfenor.
Sedfenor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickoson throws a right hand that Sedfenor ducks under and follows up with a left that Sedfenor also avoids with ease.
Sedfenor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nickoson pinned against the cage. Nickoson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickoson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson throws a leg kick but Sedfenor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nickoson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sedfenor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sedfenor fails to land the takedown.
Mike Nickoson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickoson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickoson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sedfenor is out of range.
Good shot there by Nickoson.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
Mike Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sedfenor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickoson scores with a shot to the body.
Sedfenor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nickoson is fending him off so far but Sedfenor persists. Nope, Nickoson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickoson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson works over Sedfenor's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Jamille Sedfenor has been cut.
Nickoson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sedfenor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickoson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sedfenor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Nickoson does no damage.
Nickoson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sedfenor is defended easily by Nickoson.
Sedfenor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nickoson lands a jab to Sedfenor's midsection.
Nickoson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sedfenor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sedfenor.
Nickoson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sedfenor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickoson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sedfenor fails with the takedown.
Sedfenor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickoson tests Sedfenor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickoson takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor looks for a takedown but Nickoson sprawls well.
Sedfenor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickoson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sedfenor scrambles back to his feet.
Nickoson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nickoson throws a series of strikes that have Sedfenor backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickoson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sedfenor doesn't seem bothered though.
Sedfenor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Nickoson.
Sedfenor dives in and grabs Nickoson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickoson pushes down on Sedfenor's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sedfenor throws a right and a left that Nickoson avoids nicely.
Sedfenor throws the kick towards the body but Nickoson avoids it.
Nickoson catches Sedfenor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Nickoson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamille Sedfenor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sedfenor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sedfenor misses with a looping left.
Sedfenor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickoson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickoson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Nickoson does no damage.
Sedfenor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickoson scores with a jab. Sedfenor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nickoson throws a push kick but Sedfenor slaps the foot to one side.
Sedfenor fails with the takedown.
Nickoson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sedfenor ducks right into an uppercut from Nickoson.
Nickoson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nickoson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sedfenor. Sedfenor gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sedfenor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickoson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedfenor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sedfenor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamille Sedfenor.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
Sedfenor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sedfenor is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nickoson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sedfenor.
Sedfenor shoots in but no luck this time.
Nickoson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sedfenor.
Sedfenor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickoson counters with a three punch combo that has Sedfenor backing up. Sedfenor nods at Nickoson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sedfenor. Sedfenor gets slowly back to his feet.
Sedfenor is breathing heavily.
Nickoson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickoson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickoson throws a low kick but Sedfenor moves out of range easily.
Sedfenor drops his hands momentarily and Nickoson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sedfenor fails to land the takedown.
Mike Nickoson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickoson, as that shot connected.
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!
Nickoson throws a series of punches but Sedfenor moves out of range.
Nickoson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Nickoson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sedfenor. Sedfenor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sedfenor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickoson circles away.
Nickoson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickoson slips a jab and a cross from Sedfenor.
Sedfenor takes one on the button.
Nickoson lands a really nice looking cross but Sedfenor seems unphased.
Nickoson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Nickoson. Those never looked like landing.
Sedfenor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice takedown defense from Nickoson. No joy for Sedfenor on that attempt.
Sedfenor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nickoson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickoson misses with a double jab.
Nickoson digs a good hook to Sedfenor's body.
Sedfenor fails with the takedown.
Nickoson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sedfenor throws a big shot that misses.
Nickoson throws a combination that misses
and Sedfenor counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mike Nickoson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sedfenor shoots in but no luck this time.
Nickoson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Nickoson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamille Sedfenor's cut.
That's time! Nickoson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sedfenor shoots for a takedown but Nickoson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Sedfenor with that takedown attempt.
Sedfenor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sedfenor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Nickoson.
Sedfenor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamille Sedfenor.
Nickoson throws a big shot that misses.
Nickoson cracks Sedfenor with an open hand slap.
Nickoson scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Nickoson.
Nickoson throws a body punch but Sedfenor moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson throws a right and a left that Sedfenor avoids nicely.
Sedfenor looks for a takedown but Nickoson sprawls well.
Nickoson scores with a one two! Sedfenor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nickoson looks to land a combination but Sedfenor avoids it well.
Sedfenor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sedfenor shoots in and drives through. Nickoson sprawls well.
Sedfenor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickoson misses with a two punch combination.
Sedfenor throws the left hand but Nickoson avoids the punch easily.
Nickoson cracks Sedfenor with an open hand slap.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sedfenor dodges the punch combination from Nickoson.
Sedfenor defending well as Nickoson loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedfenor shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickoson sprawls well. He's pushed Sedfenor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nickoson scores with a nice right hand.
Nickoson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sedfenor circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickoson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sedfenor eats them both and turns towards Nickoson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sedfenor shoots in for a takedown but Nickoson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickoson throws a head kick that misses
and Sedfenor counters with a one-two to the body.
Nickoson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickoson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickoson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sedfenor moves forwards but Nickoson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickoson misses with a body shot.
Jamille Sedfenor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sedfenor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sedfenor is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickoson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickoson wants to control the action here but instead Sedfenor manages to pass to full mount!
Sedfenor is looking to work his way around to Nickoson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sedfenor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sedfenor trying to control but Nickoson is having none of it.
Sedfenor tries to push Nickoson's head away but Nickoson is holding on tight.
Mike Nickoson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sedfenor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nickoson because Sedfenor loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Nickoson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickoson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Nickoson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Nickoson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.