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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#2
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Chontamenti.
Chontamenti feints and then cracks Nikolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nikolas down.
Nikolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chontamenti throws a lazy right hand but Nikolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Chontamenti pushes Nikolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Chontamenti working aggressively here.
Chontamenti scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike.
Chontamenti lands a body punch.
Nikolas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nikolas wants to break free but Chontamenti has control.
Chontamenti tries to throw a body punch but Nikolas avoids it by throwing Chontamenti back against the cage.
Nikolas is looking to break free of the clinch but Chontamenti has double underhooks.
Nikolas is trying to push Chontamenti away but Chontamenti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chontamenti is pushing Nikolas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chontamenti misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Chontamenti pushes Nikolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chontamenti lands a nice uppercut.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chontamenti stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nikolas blocks an uppercut.
Nikolas can't break the clinch.
Nikolas tries to break free but Chontamenti pushes him back against the cage.
Nikolas can't find room to land a body shot as Chontamenti controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nikolas tries to circle away but Chontamenti has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chontamenti.
Nikolas prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chontamenti prevents Nikolas from breaking the clinch.
Chontamenti gets through Nikolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Chontamenti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chontamenti.
Nikolas is breathing heavily.
Chontamenti lands a body punch. #T2#
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Nikolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikolas's gas tank.
Chontamenti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
Chontamenti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Chontamenti. #ROC2#Nikolas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Nikolas has been cut.
Chontamenti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Nikolas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chontamenti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikolas seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards.
Chontamenti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chontamenti lands with a left to the head.
Chontamenti is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chontamenti digs a right hand into Nikolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikolas's gas tank. #T3#
Chontamenti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikolas or not.
Chontamenti lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
Nice body punch from Chontamenti - that landed with a thud.
Chontamenti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chontamenti.
A right handed body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Chontamenti.
Chontamenti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards.
A hook to the body from Chontamenti.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chontamenti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chontamenti as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chontamenti. #T4#
Chontamenti lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nikolas to his knees! Chontamenti keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhishma Chontamenti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bhishma Chontamenti waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolas.
Nikolas walks into a stiff left hand from Name.#CUT#It looks like Pierre Nikolas has been cut.
Nikolas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Name cracks Nikolas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nikolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.
It seemed like Nikolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Name misses with a looping right.
Name throws a hook but Nikolas blocks it.
Name with a hook.
The fighters circling - Name throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Nikolas misses.
Nikolas 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.
Name keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Name lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Name uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Nikolas is rocked!
Name swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like First Name has been cut.
Name is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Nikolas throws a body punch but Name moves out of range.
Nikolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Name scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nikolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Name finish him?
Nikolas slips under a jab.
Nikolas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nikolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Name throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Name cracks Nikolas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nikolas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Name finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.
It seemed like Nikolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Name throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Pierre Nikolas's cut even more.
Name throws a sloppy body shot
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolas ducks right into an uppercut from Name.
Name looks to land a right hand but Nikolas moved out of range.
Name missing with a left hand there. Nikolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolas! But no joy.
Name takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Name rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolas moves out of range as Name strikes.
First Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name lands a jab to Nikolas's midsection.
Name is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nikolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Name throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Name counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Name.
Name lands a hook to the side of the head.
Name is leaning against Nikolas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Name scores with a shot to the side of Nikolas's head.
Name makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Name throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Name lands a nice uppercut.
Name throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolass head.
Name lands a nice uppercut.
Name scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Name's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Name lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards. #T3#
Name digs a right hand into Nikolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikolas's gas tank.
Name lands with a right to the head.
Name presses Nikolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Name.
Nikolas looks winded!#KD#
Name lands a big left hand right to the temple and Nikolas goes down! #CUT#The cut above Pierre Nikolas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Name postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nikolas to stand up.
Name looks to throw the jab but Nikolas is out of range.
Name fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nikolas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nikolas looks to clinch but Name throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nikolas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). First Name!
First Name very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 3
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callegari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Pierre Nikolas has been cut.
Nikolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikolas blocks a jab.
Callegari misses with a double jab
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Callegari throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikolas swings widly with a right hand
and Callegari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolas swings for the body but Callegari moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nikolas lands with a cross.
Callegari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Callegari throws a combination that misses
and Nikolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nikolas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Callegari throws a body shot but no joy.
Callegari swings for the body but Nikolas moves out of range.
Nikolas misses with a double jab
and Nikolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Callegaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Nikolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callegari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Callegari misses with a double jab
and Nikolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Callegari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Callegari throws a nice looking combination but Nikolas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Nikolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Callegari throws a left that rocks Nikolas and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Callegari dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nikolas regain composure!
#ROC#Nikolas is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Callegari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Callegari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolas under the eye.
Nikolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Callegari finish him?#T3#
Callegari throws a series of punches but Nikolas avoids them all with ease.
Nikolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Callegari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nikolas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nikolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikolas.
Nikolas cracks Callegari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Callegari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolas.
A nice side step and Nikolas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Raffaele Callegari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Nikolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callegari.
Callegari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Callegari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callegari throws a right and a left that Nikolas avoids nicely.
Nikolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolas throws the left hand but Callegari avoids the punch easily.
Nikolas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Callegari misses the jab.
Nikolas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nikolas throws an off balance right hand
enabling Callegari to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Callegari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Nikolas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nikolas connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Callegari misses.
Nikolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Callegari is looking to wear down Nikolas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Callegari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Callegari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolas can do to turn this around?
Nikolas loads up on a big right hand but Callegari slips the punch.
Callegari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Callegari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callegari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Callegari.#CUT#That has opened up Pierre Nikolas's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Callegari.
Nikolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callegari.
#T1#
Nikolas jabs Callegari right on the nose. Callegari blinks but takes it well.
Nikolas scores with a jab to the body.
Raffaele Callegari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolas jabs at Callegari's body.
Callegari ducks under a wild hook from Nikolas.
Nikolas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Callegari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikolas counters with a straight right hand.
Callegari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikolas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Callegari has time to react.#T2#
Nikolas throws a right hand that Callegari ducks under and follows up with a left that Callegari also avoids with ease.
Callegari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Nikolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Nikolas.
Callegari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callegari moves away from the strike by Nikolas.
Callegari throwing a counter right hand but Nikolas manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nikolas throws a right hand that misses
and Callegari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callegari was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolas.
Nikolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Callegari misses with a series of wild punches.
Callegari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolas! But no joy.
Raffaele Callegari is winning the standup battle so far.
Callegari dodges the punch combination from Nikolas.
It looked like Callegari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nikolas.#T4#
No joy there for Nikolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolas throws a series of strikes that have Callegari backpedaling.
Nikolas throws a hook but Callegari blocks it.
Nikolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Callegari.
Nikolas misses with a body shot
and Callegari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callegari throws a nice looking combination but Nikolas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Nikolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nikolas throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Nikolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pierre Nikolas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Callegari misses with a hook to the body
and Nikolas counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Raffaele Callegari has been cut.
Callegari throws a body punch but Nikolas moves out of range.
Callegari misses with a hook. Nikolas ducked under it nicely.
Nikolas dodges the punch combination from Callegari.
Nikolas scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Callegari. #T1#
Callegari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolas under the eye.
Jab, jab by Nikolas - just one landing.
Callegari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Callegari misses with a double jab
enabling Nikolas to counter with a crisp jab.
Callegari throws a body punch but Nikolas moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Nikolas.
Callegari swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Nikolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Callegari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callegari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Callegari.
Nikolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Callegari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Callegari misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Callegari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callegari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Callegari ducks under a wild hook from Nikolas.
Nikolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Callegari.
A swing and a miss from Callegari.
Callegari connects with a crisp jab.
Nikolas lands with a good body shot.
Callegari sizes up Nikolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Nikolas slips a straight right by Callegari.
Callegari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikolas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Callegari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nikolas to score with a decent uppercut.
Callegari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikolas lands a nice hook to Callegari's body. Callegari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre Nikolas.
I think Nikolas 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Nikolas!
A very excited looking Pierre Nikolas 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. |
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Event:
Checkmate Hunting Gold RD#1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tested doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nikolas counters with a series of strikes. Tested will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikolas lands a slapping body shot.
Tested with a poor takedown #KD#
and Nikolas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tested! Nikolas lets Tested back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolas jabs Tested to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikolas with a hook.#ROC#Tested is rocked!#KD#
Nikolas lands a big right hand that sends Tested crashing to the mat! Nikolas stays standing though and waves Tested back to his feet!
Tested is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolas finish him?
Nikolas pounces like a tiger and cracks Tested with a vicious hook! Tested is down but not out! Nikolas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pierre Nikolas!
Pierre Nikolas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Nikolas lands a lovely overhand right.
Vos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierre Nikolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolas sizes up Vos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolas. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nikolas misses with an uppercut
and Vos counters with a thumping low kick.
Nikolas misses the shot to the body.
Vos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nikolas defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikolas lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Nikolas - just one landing. #T1#
Vos shoots in and drives through. Nikolas sprawls well.
Nikolas throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Vos counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vos tries to stand but Nikolas is controlling his head.
Vos is looking to take a break and control but Nikolas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nikolas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Vos!
A victorious Marc Vos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Whipper misses with a body punch
and Nikolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Whipper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolas.
Whipper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nikolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Whipper is just out of range.
Whipper misses with a right hand
and Nikolas counters with a right hand to the body.
Whipper defending well as Nikolas loads up on a big left hand.
Whipper digs a good body shot into Nikolas's ribs.
Whipper scores with a jab. Nikolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pierre Nikolas has been cut.
Whipper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whipper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whipper lands with a hook. Nikolas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Whipper.
Nikolas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Whipper misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikolas misses.
Whipper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Nikolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whipper.
Whipper is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Whipper misses the target.
A slow jab from Nikolas misses its intended target.
Nikolas slips under a jab.
Nikolas walks into a stiff left hand from Whipper.
Whipper tests Nikolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikolas lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nikolas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Crampy Whipper has been cut.
Nikolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whipper cracks Nikolas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whipper thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Nikolas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whipper throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolas's shoulder, as Nikolas tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolas! But no joy.
Nikolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whipper rather than just go for the knockout.
Whipper avoids the body shot from Nikolas.
Whipper lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikolas's head.
Nikolas cracks a nice hook into Whipper's ribs.
Nikolas ducks under a wild hook from Whipper.
Crampy Whipper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolas slips under a jab from Whipper.
Whipper scores with a body shot.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolas. Whipper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Whipper catches Nikolas right on the button with a cross.
Nikolas cracks Whipper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Whipper coming out on top.#ROC#
Nikolas is rocked!
Whipper cracks a nice hook into Nikolas's ribs.#T2#
Nikolas misses with an uppercut. Whipper saw that one coming.
Nikolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whipper.
Whipper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikolas jabs Whipper right on the nose. Whipper blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Whipper cracks Nikolas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nikolas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Whipper finish him?
Nikolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Whipper finish him?
Whipper throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikolas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nikolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whipper was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolas.
Nikolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whippers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nikolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Nikolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whipper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nikolas slips under a jab.
Nikolas cracks Whipper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whipper misses with a left hand
and Nikolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Whipper misses with an uppercut.
As Whipper backs off Nikolas throws a huge counter combo but Whipper manages to avoid it all.
Whipper throws an off balance right hand
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolas misses the target.
Whipper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Whipper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whipper missing with a left hand there. Nikolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Nikolas does no damage.
Whipper swings for the body but Nikolas moves out of range.
Whipper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolas.
Whipper lands a really nice looking cross but Nikolas seems unphased.
#CUT#
That has opened up Pierre Nikolas's cut even more.
Whipper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whipper cracks Nikolas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nikolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whipper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolas.
Whipper defending well as Nikolas loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Whipper misses.
Nikolas misses with a hook. Whipper ducked under it nicely.
Whipper misses with an uppercut. Nikolas saw that one coming.#T4#
Whipper misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolas! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whipper looks to land a right hand but Nikolas moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Whipper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Nikolas misses.
Whipper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Whipper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nikolas throws a series of punches but Whipper avoids them all with ease.
Whipper misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whipper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nikolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whipper misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Nikolas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Whipper scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikolas should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Whipper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikolas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whipper throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolas counters with a two punch combo.
Whipper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
The cut above Pierre Nikolas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nikolas lands with a good body shot.
Whipper throws a jab when Nikolas was well out of range.
Nikolas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Crampy Whipper will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nikolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whipper throws a big shot that misses.
Whipper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nikolas looks to land a combination but Whipper avoids it well.
Nikolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whipper.
Nikolas ducks under a wild hook from Whipper.
Whipper dodges the punch combination from Nikolas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikolas. Whipper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whipper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whipper throws a shot from downtown. Nikolas moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whipper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolas moves away.
Whipper swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whipper throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Whipper catches Nikolas right on the button with a cross.
Whipper misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whipper throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Whipper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikolas's head.
A swing and a miss from Whipper.
Nikolas throws a counter combo.
Nikolas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whipper throws a jab when Nikolas was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nikolas.
Whipper slips a jab and a cross from Nikolas.
Nikolas misses with a looping left.
Nikolas throws a looping overhand right but Whipper ducks down to avoid it.
Whipper throws a looping overhand right but Nikolas ducks down to avoid it.
Whipper misses with an uppercut. Nikolas saw that one coming.
Whipper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolas counters with a straight right hand.
Whipper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolas moves away.
Some wild striking there from Nikolas.
Nikolas fails to land with a series of punches.
Crampy Whipper is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolas walks into a stiff left hand from Whipper.
Nikolas defending well as Whipper loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whipper throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolas counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Whipper misses
and Nikolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolas slips a straight right by Whipper.
Whipper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nikolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whipper back to the cage. Nikolas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Whipper misses with a looping right.
Nikolas slips under a jab.
Nikolas avoids the body shot from Whipper.
Whipper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nikolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Whipper.
Whipper throws a shot from downtown. Nikolas moves away and avoids it.
Nikolas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whipper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whipper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikolas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whipper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nikolas ducks under a wild hook from Whipper.#T3#
A jab from Nikolas misses.
Nikolas scores with a three punch combo!
Whipper misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Nikolas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nikolas throws a body punch but Whipper moves out of range.
Nikolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whipper.
Nikolas moves out of range as Whipper strikes.
No joy there for Nikolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whipper missing with a left hand there. Nikolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Nikolas.
Nikolas moves out of range as Whipper strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolas misses the target.
Whipper tests Nikolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nikolas moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Whipper misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whipper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolas.
Nikolas stalks Whipper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whipper's face. Whipper staggers backwards, shaken.
Nikolas digs a good hook to Whipper's body.
Whipper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whipper.
Nikolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nikolas blocks a jab.
Nikolas blocks a jab.
Whipper slips a straight right by Nikolas.
Whipper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikolas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikolas duly obliges.
Whipper throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikolas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikolas walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Nikolas.
Despite the aggression on Nikolas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whipper takes a swing at Nikolas's ribcage but misses.
Nikolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whipper throws a shot from downtown. Nikolas moves away and avoids it.
Whipper throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Nikolas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Whipper misses with a hook.
Nikolas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nikolas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whipper throws a hook but Nikolas avoids it easily.
Pierre Nikolas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whipper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Whipper misses with a hook.
Nikolas throws out a loose jab but Whipper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolas throws a hook but Whipper blocks it.
Whipper tries to move into range but Nikolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nikolas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikolas duly obliges.
Whipper lands a right hook to the body.
Nikolas moves out of range as Whipper strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whipper takes one on the button.
Nikolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Whipper is just out of range.
Nikolas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whipper throws out a loose jab but Nikolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolas stalks Whipper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whipper's face. Whipper staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Nikolas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nikolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikolas moves away from the strike by Whipper.
Whipper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolas.
Nikolas misses the shot to the body.
Whipper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nikolas.
Nikolas throws a looping overhand right but Whipper ducks down to avoid it.
Whipper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikolas has time to react.
Whipper lands a jab to the nose.
Nikolas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nikolas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Whipper. That snapped Nikolas's head back.
A slow jab from Whipper misses its intended target.
Nikolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whipper misses with a looping right.
Whipper throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolas's shoulder, as Nikolas tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolas just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Nikolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whipper misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whipper misses the jab.
Nikolas works Whipper's body with a nice hook.
Whipper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikolas at a distance.
Nikolas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whipper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolas.
Whipper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nikolas counter with a right hand.
Nikolas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whipper back to the cage. Nikolas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Whipper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whipper.
Whipper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nikolas under the eye.#CUT#
Pierre Nikolas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nikolas moves away from the strike by Whipper.
Nikolas slips a straight right by Whipper.
Nikolas slips a jab from Whipper.
Whipper throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolas counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Whipper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whipper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whipper.
The fighters circling - Whipper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Whipper misses.
Nikolas's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikolas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nikolas thuds his right hand into Whipper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nikolas slips under a jab.
Nikolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whipper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nikolas lands a jab to the head.
Nikolas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikolas duly obliges.
Whipper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolas.
Whipper throws an overhand right that lands on Nikolas's shoulder, as Nikolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Whipper misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolas throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
The fighters circling - Whipper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nikolas jabs at Whipper's body.
Nikolas looks to land a right hand but Whipper moved out of range.
Whipper throws a hook but Nikolas avoids it easily.
Whipper swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whipper cracks Nikolas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nikolas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whipper was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikolas.
Whipper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whipper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Whipper.
Nikolas unleashes a big counter combination but Whipper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whipper moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolas blocks a jab.
Whipper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolas.
Nikolas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Whipper backs up against the cage.
Nikolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whipper.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Nikolas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikolas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Nikolas!
After winning the bout, Pierre Nikolas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 966 Round 4
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Marques.
Juan Marques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marques misses with a head kick.
Marques throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marques takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marques throws a head kick that misses.
Marques throws a chopping leg kick but Nikolas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marques takes one on the button.
A left and a right from Nikolas both land. Nice combination.
Marques takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Nikolas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marques drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marques just leaning against Nikolas, taking a breather.
Marques jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nikolas walks away with a smile on his face. Marques gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nikolas throws a good cross that connects.
Nikolas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolas.
Nikolas tries to bum rush Marques with a series of wild strikes but Marques uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nikolas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Marques misses with a head kick.
Nikolas blocks a head kick by Marques.
Nikolas lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Nikolas.
Marques takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikolas avoids the head kick by Marques.
Good exchange - Nikolas coming out on top.
Nikolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nikolas blocks a head kick by Marques.
Marques tries to clinch there but Nikolas circles away.
Nikolas lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marques takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nikolas connects with a right hand. Marques shakes it off.
Nikolas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Marques closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Nikolas breaks from the clinch.
Nikolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marques stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nikolas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marques had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marques needs to keep his hands up - Nikolas had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Marques tries to move into range but Nikolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikolas's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikolas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marques throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nikolas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikolas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Marques is rocked!
Marques gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nikolas.
Oh Marques is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolas cracks Marques with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Marques falls to his knees and Nikolas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Nikolas!
Pierre Nikolas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 966 Round 3
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Nikolas tries to bum rush Jetson with a series of wild strikes but Jetson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikolas throws a combination. Jetson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Perti Jetson has been cut.
Nikolas throws a right hand that Jetson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jetson also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Nikolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jetson throws a series of punches but Nikolas moves out of range.
Jetson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikolas connects with a jab.
Jetson tries to clinch up
and Nikolas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jetson thinking. #CL2#
Jetson moves into range and clinches up with Nikolas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Jetson manages to break the clinch.
Nikolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jetson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nikolas.
Jetson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolas lands a jab to Jetson's midsection.
Nikolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jetson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Jetson misses the jab.
Nikolas throws a big counter combination but Jetson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jetson misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jetson misses with a double jab
and Nikolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Jetson moves into range and clinches up with Nikolas.#BC2#
Jetson breaks from the clinch.
Nikolas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jetson is looking to clinch.
Jetson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jetson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolas connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jetson! He's out on his feet! Nikolas rushes in and drops Jetson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pierre Nikolas!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 966 Round 2
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Orto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikolas's waist but Nikolas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orto off to one side.
Nikolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Orto throws a counter combo.
Nikolas throws a looping overhand right but Orto ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolas's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikolas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Randi Orto has been cut.
Orto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nikolas tries to avoid it but Orto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nikolas to the ground. Nikolas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pierre Nikolas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randi Orto .
Orto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nikolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orto misses with a takedown attempt
and Nikolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolas digs a good body shot into Orto 's ribs.
Orto shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nikolas swivels and escapes.
Orto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orto tries for a takedown but Nikolas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Orto looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orto circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Orto 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nikolas misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Orto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nikolas defends well and Orto ends up having to push Nikolas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nikolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orto misses with a takedown attempt - Nikolas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Nikolas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orto .
Nikolas sizes up Orto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nikolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Orto shoots in but Nikolas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orto misses with a takedown
and Nikolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orto staying out of range there.
Orto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikolas but Nikolas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nikolas throws an overhand right that lands on Orto 's shoulder, as Orto tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Nikolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Nikolas catches Orto right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Orto shoots in but Nikolas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pierre Nikolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orto shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nikolas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolas looks to land a combination but Orto avoids it well.
Nikolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikolas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD#
Nikolas lands a left and a right that send Orto crashing to the mat, dazed. Nikolas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Orto is rocked!
Orto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orto is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikolas finish him?
Nikolas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orto seems to have recovered his senses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Orto or perhaps it was just good defense by Nikolas, which made it look bad. #T3##KD#
Nikolas drops Orto with a beautiful combination! Orto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nikolas is looking for the KO!#CUT#
That has opened up Randi Orto 's cut even more.
Nikolas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Orto .
Nikolas misses with a body shot.
As Nikolas backs off Orto throws a huge counter combo but Nikolas manages to avoid it all.
Orto shoots in but Nikolas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orto darts in looking for a takedown but Nikolas gets double underhooks and turns Orto into the cage.
Orto avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Nikolas backs off Orto throws a huge counter combo but Nikolas manages to avoid it all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orto .
Nikolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Orto has his takedown stuffed
and Nikolas counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Nikolas thuds his right hand into Orto 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Orto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikolas avoids it really well and circles away.
Nikolas scores with the left hand. Orto knows he should have avoided that one.
Nikolas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orto .
Orto misses with a takedown attempt
and Nikolas counters with a nice body shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Orto got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nikolas presses forward with punches and knees until Orto stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Orto closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Nikolas!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 966 Round 1
Date: Feb 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Nikolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Ogre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nikolas on his heels. He'll look to pass Nikolas's guard now, I'm sure.
Ogre wants to control from the top but Nikolas keeps moving.
Ogre stands up over Nikolas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nikolas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikolas striking off his back but it's not causing Ogre any problems.
Ogre trying to control but Nikolas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogre 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogre passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SU#
Ogre decides to stand back up. Ogre steps back and let's Nikolas get back to his feet.
Nikolas connects with a crisp jab.
Nikolas lands a two punch combo.
Nikolas throws a shot to the body.
Ogre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nikolas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Nikolas scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ogre walks into a stiff left hand from Nikolas.
Pierre Nikolas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ogres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ogre throws a head kick that misses
and Nikolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Ogre is rocked!#T2#
Nikolas thuds a left hand into Ogre's body.
Nikolas cracks Ogre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Ogre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ogre drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nikolas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ogre's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Nikolas!
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