Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Azaryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Nickoson in the body.
Azaryan tries to work over Nickoson's front leg with a kick but Nickoson checks it.
Nickoson attempts a counter takedown but Azaryan avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nickoson.
Azaryan with a hook.
A good leg kick by Azaryan.
Azaryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Azaryan as he connects with a hook.
Azaryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nickoson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nickoson dives in and grabs Azaryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azaryan pushes down on Nickoson's head and hops out.
Brodie Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson tries a low kick but Azaryan avoids it.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Azaryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nickoson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azaryan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azaryan connects with a body shot.
Nickoson looks to land a left hand but Azaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nickoson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azaryan.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azaryan dips to his left and cracks Nickoson with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Azaryan.
Nickoson moves out of range of the leg kick from Azaryan.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Azaryan with a jab.#T1#
Nickoson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azaryan tries to avoid it but Nickoson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azaryan to the ground. Azaryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Nickoson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Nickoson's ribs.
Azaryan slips a straight right by Nickoson.
Azaryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickoson's head.
Artur Azaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Azaryan tenderised Nickoson's leg. Nickoson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Azaryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickoson tries a low kick but Azaryan avoids it.
Azaryan with a nice cross.
Nickoson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azaryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickoson misses with an uppercut. Azaryan saw that one coming.
Azaryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickoson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azaryan pinned against the cage. Azaryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickoson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azaryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickoson's knee momentarily.
Nickoson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickoson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickoson slips a jab and a cross from Azaryan.
Azaryan slips a straight right by Nickoson.
Azaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azaryan digs a good body shot into Nickoson's ribs.#T2#
Azaryan cracks Nickoson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Azaryan.
Nickoson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azaryan motions for Nickoson to come forward. Azaryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azaryan jabs Nickoson right on the nose. Nickoson blinks but takes it well.
Nickoson misses with a hook.
Nickoson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azaryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickoson somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nickoson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azaryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azaryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azaryan lands a head kick. Nickoson smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Nickoson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Azaryan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nickoson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Azaryan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Azaryan lands an elbow just above Nickoson 's eye.
Nickoson jumps guard but Azaryan stands there with Nickoson around his waist. Nickoson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azaryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickoson is defending well for now.#T3#
Nickoson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Azaryan lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Azaryan manages to break the clinch.
Nickoson misses with a straight left.
Nickoson throws out a loose jab but Azaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickoson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickoson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickoson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickoson throws a hook but Azaryan blocks it.
Nickoson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickoson.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azaryan but Azaryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azaryan lands a two punch combo. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azaryan throws a front kick that sends Nickoson stumbling back into the cage.
Azaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickoson.
Azaryan scores with a head kick. Nickoson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nickoson misses with a body punch
and Azaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickoson.
Azaryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickoson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickoson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azaryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Azaryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nickoson has a takedown stuffed.
Azaryan throws out a counter right but Nickoson avoids it with no problem.
Nickoson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickoson with a poor takedown
and Azaryan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
Nickoson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azaryan manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickoson.
The crowd cheers as Azaryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickoson doesn't seem phased though.
Nickoson is looking to chop away at Azaryan's legs.
Azaryan avoids the head kick by Nickoson.
Nickoson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azaryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Azaryan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickoson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azaryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nickoson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azaryan lands a nice hook to Nickoson's body. Nickoson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azaryan avoids the body shot from Nickoson.
Azaryan defending well as Nickoson loads up on a big left hand.
Azaryan connects with a jab.
Azaryan scores with a nice head shot.
Azaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickoson.
Azaryan digs a good hook to Nickoson's body. #TD#
Nickoson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Nickoson crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azaryan prevents Nickoson from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azaryan keeps working.
Azaryan is looking to get back to his feet here but Nickoson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Azaryan's back.
Nickoson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Azaryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Nickoson misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Nickoson looking for the RNC.
Azaryan prevents Nickoson from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking to control the hands but Nickoson breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brodie Nickoson!
A very excited looking Brodie Nickoson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Nickoson misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nickoson shoots in but no luck this time.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Nickoson's belly button to the back.
Nickoson fails to land the takedown.
Nickoson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Locke as he avoids it easily.
Mallador Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Nickoson.#TD2#
Nickoson shoots in and bounces Locke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nickoson is fighting to break Locke's control of his arms but Locke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Locke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickoson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Locke 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Locke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Locke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickoson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nickoson wants to take a breather but Locke is having none of it.
Locke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickoson is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickoson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Locke 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.
Locke wants to improve his position but Nickoson is controlling well. #T2#
Nickoson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Locke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Locke wants to get back to full guard.
Locke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Locke trying to control but Nickoson postures up.
Nickoson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Locke is not content to let Nickoson control the position.
Locke tries to roll over but Nickoson keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Locke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nickoson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nickoson is stalling in the full guard.
Locke wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickoson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nickoson trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickoson tries to score with a low kick but Locke moves his leg out of the way.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Locke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickoson.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickoson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nickoson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Locke is fending him off so far but Nickoson persists. Nope, Locke circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickoson thows a leg kick but Locke checks it #TD#
and Locke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickoson's guard.
Nickoson is trying to keep Locke in close.
Locke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Locke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Locke scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke stands up over Nickoson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Nickoson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Locke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickoson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mallador Locke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nickoson shoots in but Locke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Locke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
Locke shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickoson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Brodie Nickoson has been cut.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown. Locke tries to sprawl out of it but Nickoson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Locke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Locke moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nickoson goes down! Can Locke finish him!?#T1#
Locke throwing strikes from guard but Nickoson blocks nicely.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Nickoson.
Locke distracts Nickoson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Locke wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
Locke pushing down on Nickoson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickoson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Locke wants to control but Nickoson is keeping him busy.
Locke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Locke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickoson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Locke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickoson trying to control but Locke postures up.
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. Locke connects with a nice short shot to Nickoson's temple.
Locke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickoson is not content to let Locke control the position.
Locke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickoson tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickoson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Locke thows a huge punch but Nickoson dodges it nicely. #T3#
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working.
Nickoson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickoson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Locke.
Locke 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Locke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Locke is working Nickoson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Locke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Nickoson looking for a guillotine here but Locke defends easily.
Nickoson can't keep his opponent in guard - Locke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Locke trying to control the action but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Locke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Nickoson wants to improve his position but Locke is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Locke there.
Locke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Locke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working. #SUB2#
Nickoson actively working from the bottom here.
Nickoson is looking to improve his position.
Nickoson trying to control but Locke postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mallador Locke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brodie Nickoson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nickoson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Locke is able to avoid easily.
Locke lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Nickoson.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Nickoson feints and as Locke raises his hands in defense, Nickoson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickoson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickoson tries to free his leg and advance position but Locke is retaining full guard.
Locke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickoson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson tries to move to mount but Locke blocks the move with his legs.
Locke is looking to regain half guard here but Nickoson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Locke can't do much from the bottom here.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard.
Locke prevents Nickoson from improving position.
Nickoson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Locke struggling a bit here.
Nickoson is looking to take a break and control but Locke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Locke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Locke tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Locke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nickoson off and has taken his back!
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Locke lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nickoson trying to control the action but Locke just sinks the hooks in.
Nickoson tries to escape but Locke has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickoson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Locke.
Nickoson trying to control but not successfully.
Locke is hanging on to Nickoson's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Locke working for the choke.
Locke lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mallador Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Locke scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nickoson can't escape the position.
Locke throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Locke throwing sloppy strikes.
Locke lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC#
Nickoson is rocked!
Locke lands a good shot there. Nickoson covers up! Locke smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Nickoson to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Locke jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mallador Locke!
Mallador Locke 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.

Event: KOFC 50 - Obama vs Sionis
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickoson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wrexham throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so Nickoson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nickoson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickoson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickoson prevents Wrexham from getting back to his feet.
Nickoson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrexham wants to stand but Nickoson is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickoson controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nickoson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Wrexham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickoson tries to land a leg kick but Wrexham saw it coming and moves away.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickoson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Nickoson.
Wrexham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nickoson 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.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wrexham as he jumps to the side.
Nickoson fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Nickoson misses.
Wrexham feints a jab promting Nickoson to slip. Wrexham then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nickoson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nickoson misses with a two punch combination.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickoson is just out of range.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Nickoson saw that one coming.
Nickoson tries to bum rush Wrexham with a series of wild strikes but Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrexham lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickoson feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Nickoson looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
As Nickoson tries to get set, Wrexham tries to push him back and clinch up but Nickoson manages to avoid the attempt.
Wrexham lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickoson shoots in but Wrexham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyler Wrexham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Nickoson.
Nickoson avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Nickoson fails to land the takedown.
Wrexham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wrexham digs a good hook to Nickoson's body.
Nickoson misses with a straight right.
Wrexham is looking to counter punch.
Nickoson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Nickoson gets a double leg takedown into Wrexham 's guard.
Nickoson won't allow Wrexham to get back to his feet.
Nickoson trying to control but Wrexham is working from the bottom. #T3##ES#
Wrexham wriggles free and stands up.
Nickoson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nickoson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickoson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Nickoson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wrexham works over Nickoson's head and body with a nice combination.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown but Wrexham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickoson throws a leg kick
and Wrexham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wrexham 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!
Nice uppercut lands for Wrexham . That snapped Nickoson's head back. #CL#
Wrexham clinches.
Wrexham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickoson.
Wrexham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Nickoson blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickoson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickoson's elbow.
Wrexham lands a left hand.
Wrexham lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickoson backwards.
Nickoson blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickoson controls his hands.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Nickoson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wrexham clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wrexham cracks Nickoson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyler Wrexham is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickoson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrexham lands a slapping body shot.
Wrexham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickoson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nickoson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wrexham defends it well.
Wrexham lands with a hook. Nickoson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Nickoson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wrexham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickoson is in Wrexham 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nickoson pushing down on Wrexham 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nickoson content to control rather than advance.
Wrexham is trying to stand up here but Nickoson is controlling him well.
Nickoson not doing much here.
Nickoson is looking to advance position but Wrexham won't allow it.
Brodie Nickoson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickoson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wrexham is trying to stand up here but Nickoson is controlling him well.
Nickoson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wrexham is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Nickoson.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickoson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickoson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wrexham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickoson darts in looking for a takedown but Wrexham gets double underhooks and turns Nickoson into the cage.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Nickoson gets tackled into the cage by Wrexham . Wrexham maintains the clinch.
Nickoson prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to work over Nickoson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickoson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Nickoson controls the action.
Nickoson prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham stops a takedown attempt from Nickoson.
Tyler Wrexham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Nickoson.
Nickoson blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickosons head.
Wrexham tries to work over Nickoson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrexham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrexham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrexham . #T4#
Wrexham is pressed up against the cage. Nickoson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wrexham down to the mat. Wrexham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nickoson misses with a double jab.
Nickoson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Nickoson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyler Wrexham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrexham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickoson throws out a loose jab but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Wrexham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickoson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wrexham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickoson somewhat.
Wrexham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nickoson on the side of the head.
Wrexham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Wrexham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wrexham 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#
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Nickoson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wrexham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Nickoson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wrexham 's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickoson wants to pass to mount but Wrexham is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickoson in particular looking to stall.
Wrexham is staying active underneath Nickoson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrexham is trying to stand up here but Nickoson is controlling him well.
Nickoson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Wrexham is trying to stand up here but Nickoson is controlling him well.
Nickoson uses his free foot to push down on Wrexham 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wrexham .
Nickoson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickoson thowing shots but they're missing.
Nickoson looking to control but Wrexham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wrexham is trying to stand up.
Nickoson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
Wrexham wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nickoson tries to control but Wrexham wriggling away. #SUB2#
Nickoson wants to finish this one by submission but Wrexham is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nickoson.
Nickoson tries to control but Wrexham wriggling away. #T3#
Nickoson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nickoson looking to control but Wrexham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Nickoson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tyler Wrexham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wrexham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Wrexham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nickoson unloads with some shots from mount but Wrexham bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Nickoson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wrexham wants to get back to his feet.
Nickoson controlling from mount. #T4#
Nickoson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB2#
Nickoson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wrexham has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wrexham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrexham wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nickoson.
Nickoson looking to control but Wrexham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brodie Nickoson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wrexham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !

Event: LFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Opdivo misses with a double jab.
Opdivo throws a series of punches but Nickoson avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Nickoson scores with a takedown into Opdivo's guard.
Nickoson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickoson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickoson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Opdivo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Nickoson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Opdivo tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nickoson advances to full mount.
Nickoson content just to control the position here.
Opdivo's coaches at Jitsu Jim have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Opdivo is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickoson has a good base and remains in mount.
Opdivo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nickoson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Opdivo tries to roll over but Nickoson keeps him under control.
Nickoson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Opdivo!
Opdivo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Opdivo gets back to half guard.#T2#
Opdivo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickoson controlling the action here.
Opdivo moves into full guard.
Nickoson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickoson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Nickoson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Opdivo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickoson has managed to get both his arms back between Opdivo's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Nickoson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Opdivo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickoson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Opdivo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nickoson 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.
Opdivo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickoson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Opdivo wants to pass the guard but Nickoson is keeping the position.
Nickoson has his hands on Opdivo's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Nickoson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Opdivo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickoson pulls Opdivo in to control the position. #SUB2#
Opdivo is sitting in close to Nickoson's body. Nickoson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Opdivo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Opdivo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nickoson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brodie Nickoson!

Event: LFC 23
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Nickoson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Nickoson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nickoson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Nickoson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nickoson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickoson passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nickoson seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickoson works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Nickoson stalls from top position.
Jones tries to escape but Nickoson is in control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickoson takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickoson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickoson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nickoson controls the position.#SUB#
Nickoson is working to tighten his grip on Jones's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jones has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nickoson is really squeezing tight and eventually Jones passes out! Nickoson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brodie Nickoson!

Event: LFC 19
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Nickoson throws a big shot that misses.
Nickoson throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickoson.
A punch combination from Nickoson misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Nickoson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickoson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickoson looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Nickoson avoids the body shot from Song.
We've been told by Song's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickoson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Nickoson misses
and Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson throws a low kick, looking for Song's leg but Song calmly moves out of range.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Nickoson manages to avoid it.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Song manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nickoson fails with the takedown
and Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Nickoson.
Song lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Song throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickoson slips a straight right by Song.
Song with a hook.
Nickoson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Song counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickoson thinking.
Song ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Song comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Song misses with a body shot.
Song is looking to wear down Nickoson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Song sizes up Nickoson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Song lands with an overhand left.
Nickoson 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.
Nickoson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Song avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Nickoson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickoson tries a low kick but Song avoids it.
Song is looking for a counter combo.
Song tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickoson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickoson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickoson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nickoson.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickoson throws out the jab.
Brodie Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown but Song shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickoson throws a leg kick but Song moved away.
Nickoson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Song throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Nickoson counters with a single leg into guard. Song didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson preventing the sweep.
Song trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nickoson won't allow Song to sweep him here.
Song keeping moving, preventing Nickoson from controlling successfully.
Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickoson tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
Nickoson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Song, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickoson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Song is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Song moves out of range as Nickoson strikes.
Song pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Song throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Nickoson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Song's guard.
Song utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickoson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Song keeping moving, preventing Nickoson from controlling successfully.
Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickoson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Min-Sik Song will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Song lands with a nice body punch.
Song leaves Nickoson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Song scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickoson in his tracks.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickoson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickoson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Nickoson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickoson is looking to pass Song's guard but actually Song recovers to full guard. #T1#
Nickoson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Nickoson 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.
Nickoson postures up in Song's guard and throws a big left but Song blocks it.
Nickoson tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brodie Nickoson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickoson trying to control but Song is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Song lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Song looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Song ducks under a wild hook from Nickoson.
It looked like Song was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickoson.
Song blocks the body kick.
Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Song tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Nickoson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickoson feints the counter takedown.
Song changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Song works the jab nicely.
Song blocks a jab.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Song looks to land a right hand but Nickoson moved out of range.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nickoson looks for a takedown but Song sprawls well.
Song stuffs the takedown.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Nickoson.
The fighters circling - Nickoson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nickoson looks to land a combination but Song avoids it well.
Song tests Nickoson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickoson swings widly with a right hand
and Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickoson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Song misses the jab.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickoson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Song counters with a straight right hand.
Nickoson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Song lands with a cross.
Song just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Nickoson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Song cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickoson has his takedown stuffed
and Song counters with a nice body shot.
Nickoson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Song - just one landing.
Nickoson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nickoson fails to land the takedown.
Nickoson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Nickoson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickoson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Song darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickoson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Song throws the left hand but Nickoson avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickoson.
Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Nickoson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Song has Nickoson pulled in close to control his posture.
Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickoson is one step ahead there.
Nickoson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickoson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nickoson is continuing to stall.
Nickoson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickoson won't allow Song to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Song moves out of range as Nickoson strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Song misses the target.
Nickoson throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Nickoson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickoson slips under a jab.
Nickoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Song defends it nicely.#T2#
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown. Song tries to sprawl out of it but Nickoson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Song scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickoson should have avoided that one.
Nickoson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickoson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickoson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
A telegraphed right hand from Nickoson misses the target.
Song appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nickoson looks to land a left hand but Song moved out of range nicely.#T3##CL#
Song closes the distance and clinches.
Song lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickoson backwards.
Song lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickoson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Song.
Song scores with a nice hook to the head.
Song lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Min-Sik Song is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickoson.
Song tries a body shot but Nickoson blocks it.
Nickoson tries to score a body lock takedown but Song shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Nickoson.
Nickoson blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nickoson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Song walks away with a smile on his face. Nickoson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Song moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nickoson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickoson was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickoson at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Song. No joy for Nickoson on that attempt.
Nickoson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickoson was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Nickoson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Song counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickoson thinking.
Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickoson can do to turn this around?
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Song misses with a double jab.
Nickoson slips under a jab from Song.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brodie Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Song ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Song, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: LFC 12
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Nickoson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nickoson cracks Samorn with a big elbow.
Nickoson taking a breather here.
Nickoson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickoson'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Samorn but he's now mounted!#T1#
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
Nickoson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Samorn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Nickoson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Samorn has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Samorn is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nickoson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Samorn is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brodie Nickoson!

Event: LFC 9
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Korolyov fails with a takedown attempt.
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickoson sprawls well. Nickoson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Korolyov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickoson misses with a low kick.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Korolyov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nickoson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Korolyov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korolyov working away.
Nickoson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nickoson is avoiding damage well.
Nickoson wants to control but Korolyov postures up.
Korolyov is looking to take a break and control but Nickoson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Korolyov in side control, throwing shots but Nickoson defends.
Nickoson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Korolyov is working for an americana but Nickoson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Korolyov was thinking about the submission.
Nickoson keeping moving, preventing Korolyov from controlling successfully.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Korolyov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickoson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korolyov has managed to get both his arms back between Nickoson's legs - danger averted.
Korolyov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Korolyov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickoson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korolyov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickoson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson has control of Korolyov's left arm, preventing Korolyov from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickoson shoots in looking for a takedown but Korolyov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickoson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korolyov misses with a takedown attempt - Nickoson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brodie Nickoson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Korolyov.#TD2#
Korolyov gets a takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nickoson to regain full guard. #T3#
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Korolyov looking to sit in guard and control but Nickoson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickoson wants to control from the top but Korolyov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korolyov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korolyov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickoson looking to sit in guard and control but Korolyov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Korolyov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickoson is keeping the position for now.
Korolyov stands up over Nickoson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Korolyov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickoson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korolyov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickoson is retaining full guard.
Korolyov stays in close to Nickoson's body and controls the position.
Korolyov wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korolyov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Korolyov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Korolyov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickoson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickoson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korolyov.
Nickoson shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov shows good takedown defense.
Korolyov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nickoson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Korolyov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Korolyov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.
Korolyov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickoson wants to stand and escape but Korolyov is having none of it.
Korolyov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korolyov is looking to advance position but Nickoson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Korolyov can't escape the position. #T1#
Nickoson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
Nickoson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Korolyov because Nickoson loaded up on that one.
Korolyov is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Korolyov to control.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korolyov blocking the ground and pound.
Korolyov is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Korolyov wants to hold on but Nickoson pushes him away.
Nickoson looking to control but Korolyov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickoson throws a wild left hand from mount and Korolyov manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Nickoson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickoson is thwarting Korolyov's attempts to control the position.
Nickoson is keen to just control but Korolyov is a slippery customer.
Korolyov trying to control but Nickoson postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nickoson prevents Korolyov from improving his position.
Nickoson thows a huge punch but Korolyov dodges it nicely.
Nickoson stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickoson throws an overhand right that lands on Korolyov's shoulder, as Korolyov tries to avoid the shot.
Korolyov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Korolyov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Korolyov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Korolyov wants to control but Nickoson is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickoson is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie Nickoson dominated that second round.
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#
Nickoson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Korolyov swivels and escapes.
Korolyov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickoson.
Nickoson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korolyov avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Korolyov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Korolyov lands in his opponent's guard.
Korolyov advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolyov prevents Nickoson from improving his position.
Korolyov winds up and cracks Nickoson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Korolyov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickoson keeps working.
Korolyov thows a huge punch but Nickoson dodges it nicely.
Korolyov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickoson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Korolyov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korolyov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korolyov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Korolyov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korolyov 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.
Korolyov working over Nickoson with some ground and pound. Nickoson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Korolyov trying to control from half guard but Nickoson is working away.
Korolyov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Korolyov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickoson defending well though.
Nickoson is trying to get back to full guard.
Korolyov 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.
Nickoson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickoson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korolyov.
Korolyov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Korolyov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Korolyov is working Nickoson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nickoson dodges the ground and pound from Korolyov.
Nickoson tries to improve position but can't.
Nickoson can't do much from the bottom here.
Korolyov lands some shots froms side control.
Korolyov taking a breather here.
Nickoson manages to get back to half guard.
Nickoson regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Nickoson wants to sweep but no luck.
Korolyov works over Nickoson with some ground and pound from guard.
Korolyov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickoson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korolyov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Korolyov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickoson's head.
Korolyov scoring with some ground and pound.
Korolyov 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.
Korolyov throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Korolyov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korolyov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Korolyov!

Event: LFC 4
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Landings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickoson.
Landings is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Landings is trying to control Nickoson's posture but Nickoson avoids it.
Landings managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nickoson.
Landings is looking to reverse the position.
Landings is not content to let Nickoson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Nickoson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nickoson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Landings wants to control but Nickoson postures up.
Nickoson is staying tight to Landings's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Landings tries to bench press Nickoson off him but Nickoson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Nickoson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Landings is trying to control Nickoson's posture but Nickoson avoids it.
Landings is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Landings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Landings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickoson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickoson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickoson.
Nickoson pulls Landings in close to his closed guard and prevents Landings from doing any damage or advancing position.
Landings wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving. #SUB#
Landings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nickoson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Nickoson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickoson postures up in Landings's guard and throws a big left but Landings blocks it.
Nickoson throws an elbow that misses. Landings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickoson's guard. Nice move by Landings!#REVR#
Nickoson 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.
Landings is fighting to break Nickoson's control of his arms but Nickoson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Landings tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickoson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickoson is pulling down on Landings's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Landings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landings trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickoson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickoson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickoson trying to control the position here.
Landings trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickoson pulls Landings in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Landings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nickoson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Landings will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Landings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nickoson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Landings tries to sprawl but Nickoson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Landings is trying to maintain the position but Nickoson is very close to passing his half guard.
Landings wants to improve his position but Nickoson is controlling well.
Nickoson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nickoson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Landings's thigh. Landings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nickoson is pushing down on Landings's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landings is fighting to maintain full guard but Nickoson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Landings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickoson.
Landings won't allow Nickoson to pass to mount.
Well, if Nickoson 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.
Landings is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nickoson jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Landings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nickoson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Landings tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nickoson working away.#SUB2#
Nickoson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Nickoson swings around for an armbar but Landings sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nickoson's guard.#SUB#
Landings has gone for a leg lock! Nickoson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Landings's guard.#REVB#
Nickoson forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickoson in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Nickoson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickoson not doing much here.
Brodie Nickoson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickoson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landings is looking for a sweep. Nickoson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickoson trying to control the action but Landings is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Landings looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickoson is looking to advance position but Landings won't allow it.
Nickoson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickoson moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Nickoson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Landings knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickoson working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Nickoson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie Nickoson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Landings lands a nice shot that snaps Nickoson's head back.
Nice shot lands for Landings.#TD2#
Nickoson feints and as Landings raises his hands in defense, Nickoson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickoson 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.
Landings trying to keep a closed guard but Nickoson is proving a slippery customer.
Nickoson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickoson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickoson is looking to work some ground and pound but Landings has wrist control.
Landings wants to sweep here but Nickoson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Landings is trying to keep Nickoson in close.
Nickoson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nickoson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Landings.
Landings pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Nickoson tries to counter it with a takedown but Landings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Landings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Landings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landings throws a looping overhand right but Nickoson ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Nickoson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Landings!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickoson moves into full mount!
Nickoson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickoson scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Landings holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nickoson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nickoson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickoson looking to ground and pound but Landings is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickoson looking to ground and pound but Landings is blocking nicely.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Landings to control.#T3#
Landings really wants to buck Nickoson off and get back to his feet.
Nickoson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nickoson controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Nickoson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Landings has worked his arm free - good work by Landings!
Landings manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nickoson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickoson.
Landings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickoson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landings with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Landings wants to stand but Nickoson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Nickoson is looking for a triangle but Landings pushes his legs off easily.
Nickoson seems keen to control Landings's posture.
Landings trying to control but Nickoson is working from the bottom.
Landings wants to stand but Nickoson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brodie Nickoson.
I think Nickoson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Nickoson!

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