Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Mircea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickels shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Nickels shoots in but no luck this time.
Nickels moves to clinch but Mircea breaks away
and Nickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickels takes a step back to recover.
Mircea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Nickels blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Nickels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickels walks into a left hand.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickels closes the distance and clinches up with Mircea, looking for a takedown. Nickels pushes Mircea against the cage but Mircea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickels looks winded!
Nickels shoots in and drives through. Mircea sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickels's sensitive parts.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Nickels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mircea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickels drops his hands momentarily and Mircea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mircea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickels's head backwards.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mircea scores with a nice right hand.
Nickels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy body kick from Mircea #TD2#
and Nickels counters with a single leg into guard. Mircea didn't expect that.
Nickels trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels is stalling in the full guard.
Mircea wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nickels postures up in Mircea's guard and throws a big left but Mircea blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea controlling Nickels's posture.
Nickels is looking to pass into half guard but Mircea pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mircea is in guard.#REVR#
Nickels trying to keep a closed guard but Mircea is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickels 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.
Mircea slips nicely into half guard.
Nickels trying to control but Mircea postures up.
Nickels is looking for a sweep. Mircea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nickels is concentrating on defense, preventing Mircea from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickels momentarily.
Nickels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Mircea is looking to slow Nickels down with leg kicks.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickels is out of range and Mircea settles back down.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mircea half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Nickels clinches up with Mircea and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea. #BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickels moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks Nickels with an uppercut!
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mircea.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Nickels on that attempt.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Mircea punishes Nickels's body with a nice straight punch.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mircea throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Mircea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickels goes for a double leg but Mircea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mircea continues to drive forward.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt - Mircea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickels takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nickels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Nickels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea sizes up Nickels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mircea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickels's hands.
Mircea thows a body kick. Nickels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Nickels shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mircea throws a combination. Nickels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea lands a nice looking body kick.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Mircea throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Mircea. That snapped Nickels's head back. #ROC#Nickels is rocked!#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Mircea scores with a decent looking hook.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Mircea lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
You can see that Nickels has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mircea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
BOOM! Mircea lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nickels. Nickels tries to recover but Mircea is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nickels lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 327 - Kim Vs Epolito
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Nickels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Nickels circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Ritola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ritola.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nickels wants to control but Ritola is keeping him busy.
Ritola avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickels. #SUB2#
Nickels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ritola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ritola has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Nickels decides to stand back up.
Ritola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickels shoots for a takedown but Ritola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ritola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Nickels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Nickels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Nickels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Nickels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nickels trying to mount his opponent but Ritola defends it.
Ritola wants to get back to full guard.
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Ritola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ritola is holding on to half guard well.#T3##SU2#
Nickels stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ritola enables Nickels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ritola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Nickels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ritola is looking to land body kicks.
Nickels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ritola avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.
Ritola swings for the body but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Nickels moves into the clinch successfully.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickels avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Nickels just leaning against Ritola, taking a breather. #BC2#
Nickels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Nickels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritola swivels and escapes.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickels looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Ritola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickels doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Ritola.
Ritola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ritola is fending him off so far but Nickels persists. Nope, Ritola circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritola looks for the body kick but Nickels saw that one coming.
Tommi Ritola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ritola's guard.
Ritola has his hands on Nickels's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
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.#R2#
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ritola throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ritola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ritola is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels trying to control but Ritola is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nickels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickels is continuing to stall.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickels with a nice head shot there.
Nickels looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickels tries to move into range but Ritola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Nickels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ritola!#SUB2#
Nickels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Nickels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Ritola gets caught napping as Nickels dives in and scores a takedown. Ritola manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nickels looking to pass the guard.
Nickels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Nickels stands up from Ritola's guard - Nickels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ritola lands a head kick. Nickels smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ritola scores with a hook to the body. Nickels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritola lands a front kick.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Ritola throws a solid leg kick but Nickels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritola.
Ritola throws out a loose jab but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommi Ritola is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickels goes for a double leg but Ritola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritola continues to drive forward.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritola lands a leg kick that knocks Nickels off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Ritola.
Nickels avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Nickels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ritola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ritola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Nickels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritola, pushing him back against the cage.
Nickels can't get the takedown.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickels is defending well for now.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nickels.
Nickels is trying to drag Ritola to the mat but Ritola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickels is defending well for now.
Nickels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels can't get the takedown.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Nickels avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Nickels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ritola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Ritola lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickels won't want to take too many of those.
Ritola working Nickels over with knees to the body.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Nickels avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Nickels goes for a takedown attempt but Ritola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nickels takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ritola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ritola - the referee stops the clock and Nickels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ritola. Nickels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Ritola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickels.
Ritola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels avoids a kick to the body.
You can see that Nickels has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A big left from Ritola misses.
Nickels avoids a kick to the body.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickels wants to counter with a clinch but Ritola pushes him away.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritola manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ritola gets caught flat footed, as Nickels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving. #T3#
Ritola trying to keep a closed guard but Nickels is proving a slippery customer.
Nickels throws a strike but Ritola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nickels 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#
Nickels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickels trying to control the action but Ritola is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nickels trying to mount his opponent but Ritola defends it. #SUB2#
Ritola makes his way to full guard, as Nickels worked for a kimura.
Nickels controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Ritola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ritola 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 320 - Garrincha Vs Craven
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Nickels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miettinen's head.#CUT2#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Miettinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickels stops a takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Miettinen tries for a takedown but Nickels manages to get underhooks.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miettinen tries to pull guard but Nickels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Miettinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickels regains guard immediately.
Miettinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miettinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Miettinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickels is keeping the position for now.
Nickels will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Miettinen forces his way into half guard.
Miettinen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, Miettinen seems content to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miettinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miettinen winds up and cracks Nickels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miettinen wants to pass the guard but Nickels is defending well.
Miettinen is taking a breather. Nickels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miettinen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Miettinen is looking to take a break and control but Nickels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miettinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Nickels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miettinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Miettinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Nickels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Miettinen kicks Nickels off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
Miettinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nickels walks away with a smile on his face. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nickels but Nickels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nickels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickels moves in looking to clinch but Miettinen pushes him off.#T4#
Nickels stuffs the takedown attempt from Miettinen. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Nickels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels with the ground and pound but Miettinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickels scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses. Miettinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickels's guard. Nice move by Miettinen!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Meltdown Miettinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miettinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickels tries to avoid it but Miettinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickels to the ground. Nickels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Nickels tries to counter it with a takedown but Miettinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Miettinen has Nickels up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Miettinen manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Nickels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Nickels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miettinen is refusing to be controlled, as Nickels sits in half guard.
Miettinen tries to get to full guard but Nickels has control of the leg.
Nickels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miettinen trying to control here.
Nickels wants to free his trapped foot but Miettinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickels is trying to control the action in half guard but Miettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meltdown Miettinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight 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.
Miettinen is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miettinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickels misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Nickels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miettinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Nickels is trying to control the action in half guard but Miettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miettinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miettinen 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.#T3#
Nickels wants to stand and escape but instead Miettinen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nickels wants to stand up but Miettinen is controlling him.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miettinen controls the pace.
Nickels wants to control but Miettinen passes easily into half guard.
Miettinen prevents Nickels from standing back up.
Nickels trying to control here. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miettinen in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Miettinen seems to be working for a kimura but Nickels defends the submission attempt.
Miettinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickels is trying to control but Miettinen manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels is trying to reverse the position but instead Miettinen has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Nickels right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickels as he avoids it easily.
Nickels tries to bum rush Miettinen with a series of wild strikes but Miettinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miettinen defends well and Nickels ends up having to push Miettinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nickels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch but Miettinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Miettinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickels!
Miettinen takes a little break here. Nickels wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Miettinen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nickels to his feet. #T1#
Miettinen throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Miettinen darts in and clinches Nickels up against the cage.
Nickels taking a breather.
Miettinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miettinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Miettinen darts in and clinches Nickels up against the cage.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but Nickels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Nickels tightens his grip and picks Miettinen up, before dumping him to the ground. Miettinen manages to land in guard.
Miettinen pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miettinen.
Nickels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Nickels stands up and waves to Miettinen to follow him.
Miettinen has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Miettinen misses with a head kick.
Miettinen misses with a looping right.
Miettinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
Meltdown Miettinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miettinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickels circles away.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Miettinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickels wants to break free but Miettinen has control.
Nickels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miettinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nickels after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miettinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Miettinen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Nickels tries to keep at a distance but Miettinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miettinen.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels tries to circle away but Miettinen has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen tries for a takedown but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nickels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickels wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Nickels.
I think Miettinen 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Meltdown Miettinen!
A relieved looking Meltdown Miettinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 313 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Mueller blocks a head kick by Nickels.
A quick step to the side and Mueller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mueller throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Nickels looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Nickels clinches with his opponent.
Nickels tries for a takedown but Mueller manages to get underhooks.
Mueller misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Mueller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickels tries to throw a body punch but Mueller avoids it by throwing Nickels back against the cage.
Nickels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nickels blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mueller fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch.
Mueller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickels.
Nickels throws a series of punches but Mueller moves out of range.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Mueller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Mueller takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Nickels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickels throws a right and a left that Mueller avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Mueller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Mueller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marwin Mueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Mueller misses with a hook. Nickels ducked under it nicely.
Nickels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mueller defends it well.
Mueller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mueller backs up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Nickels feints and as Mueller raises his hands in defense, Nickels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mueller wants to sweep but no luck.
Mueller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nickels puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mueller tries to roll over but Nickels keeps him under control.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Mueller is working away.
Mueller desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickels trying to control the action but Mueller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mueller is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickels throwing shots but Mueller is blocking nicely.
Mueller has his hands clasped together around Nickels's back. He's all about the action.
Nickels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mueller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickels is looking to advance position but Mueller won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nickels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mueller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mueller is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Nickels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mueller is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nickels is defended easily by Mueller.
A little feinted left hand from Mueller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL2#
Nickels moves into the clinch successfully.
Mueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nickels.
Nickels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickels tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mueller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickels wants a takedown but no success here.
Marwin Mueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mueller lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Mueller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickels is trying to drag Mueller to the mat but Mueller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mueller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Mueller on the inside.
Mueller lands a right hand.
Mueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mueller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Nickels wants the takedown. Mueller is fighting it off but Nickels persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mueller's guard against the cage.
Mueller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickels has passed into side control. #T2#
Nickels working away.
Mueller is not content to let Nickels control the position.
An elbow from Nickels crashes against the mat.
Mueller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mueller can't do much from the bottom here.
Mueller is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Mueller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mueller sneaks back into half guard.
Nickels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickels takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mueller tries to roll over but Nickels keeps him under control.
Mueller is working hard here to advance position.
Jimmy Nickels has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Mueller is controlling Nickels's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mueller keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mueller wants to get back to full guard.
Mueller preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Mueller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown. Mueller tries to sprawl out of it but Nickels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mueller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Mueller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marwin Mueller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Nickels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nickels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mueller is fending him off so far but Nickels persists. Nope, Mueller circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Nickels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mueller wants to control but Nickels is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels trying to control the action but Mueller is working from the bottom.
Mueller misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T1#
Mueller is in trouble now - Nickels has advanced to mount!
Mueller gets back to half guard.
Nickels slows the pace down in half guard.
Mueller trying to get back to full guard but Nickels takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mueller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mueller regains half guard.
Nickels drops an elbow to the side of Mueller's head. #T2##SUB2#
Nickels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mueller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Mueller, not yet.
Mueller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Mueller keeps moving.
Mueller wants to sweep but no luck.
Mueller trying to control the position here.
Mueller is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Mueller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mueller trying to keep a closed guard but Nickels is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mueller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.
Mueller is looking to counter punch.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt
and Mueller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marwin Mueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mueller counters with a left to the body.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickels dives in for a single leg takedown but Mueller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Nickels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels shoots in looking for a takedown but Mueller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nickels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mueller misses the target.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mueller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nickels somewhat.
Mueller throwing a counter right hand but Nickels manages to avoid it.
Mueller scores with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels shoots in for a double leg but Mueller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marwin Mueller.
I think Mueller 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marwin Mueller!
Marwin Mueller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 304 - Nik Vs Barnes
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1##TD#
Nickels is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dkenji's half guard.
Nickels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickels controlling the action here.
Nickels blocks the strikes from Dkenji.
Dkenji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Nickels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Nickels slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Nickels wants to work for an arm triangle but Dkenji is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dkenji has hold of Nickels's hands but Nickels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickels seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dkenji trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels wants to free his trapped foot but Dkenji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Still in half guard, Nickels seems content to control.#SUB#
Nickels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dkenji defends it well. #SUB#
Nickels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Nickels is looking for a kimura but Dkenji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickels to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nickels seems to be working for a kimura but Dkenji defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Nickels working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickels connects with a nice short shot to Dkenji's temple.
Nickels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickels is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dkenji taking some punishment here, with Nickels in his half guard. #T4#
Nickels content to control rather than advance.
Nickels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dkenji misses with a double jab
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Dkenji misses with the combination. #TD#
Nickels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dkenji to the ground. Nickels is now in Dkenji's guard.
Nickels is standing up over Dkenji. Dkenji looks to escape but Nickels dives into side control. #REVB#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nickels in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is staying tight to Dkenji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nickels lands an elbow. #T1#
Dkenji is being controlled here.
Dkenji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickels 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.
Nickels lands a nice forearm strike.
Nickels slows the pace down.
Jimmy Nickels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU#
Nickels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Dkenji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Nickels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Nickels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dkenji knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickels is working Dkenji over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Dkenji is rocked!
Nickels takes a little break here. Dkenji wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Nickels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dkenji is trying to escape the position but Nickels is controlling the position.
Nickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dkenji can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nickels in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dkenji is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Mazepin moves out of range as Nickels strikes.
Mazepin tries to counter with a takedown but Nickels is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Nickels feints and as Mazepin raises his hands in defense, Nickels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mazepin working for submissions but it's allowed Nickels to get to half guard. #SUB#
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickels pulls his head out easily.
Mazepin wants to sweep but Nickels has passed to side control!
Mazepin is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Nickels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mazepin.#T1##TD2#
Nickels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mazepin!
Mazepin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mazepin is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazepin keeps working. #SUB2#
Nickels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mazepin taking some punishment here, with Nickels in his half guard.
Mazepin is trying to stand back up but Nickels is controlling him
Mazepin moves into full guard. #T2##SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nickels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickels tries to stand but Mazepin is controlling from the bottom.
Nickels stands up over Mazepin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Mazepin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickels defends well.
Mazepin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Nickels stands and throws Mazepin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mazepin tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Nickels decides to stand back up.
Nickels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mazepin.
Mazepin appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Mazepin gets a double leg takedown into Nickels's guard.
Mazepin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nickels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazepin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickels 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.#T4#
Nickels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mazepin wants to stand but Nickels is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Nickels manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Mazepin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mazepin showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels wants to improve his position but Mazepin is controlling well.
Mazepin working Nickels over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nickels feints and as Mazepin raises his hands in defense, Nickels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mazepin's guard.#SUB#
Nickels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazepin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickels has managed to get both his arms back between Mazepin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mazepin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mazepin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickels stacks Mazepin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nickels!
Mazepin is not content to let Nickels control the position.
Jimmy Nickels has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mazepin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nickels working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickels tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mazepin tries to get to full guard but Nickels has control of the leg.
Nickels wants to stand up but Mazepin is controlling the position.
Mazepin is not content to let Nickels control the position.
Mazepin landing strikes from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Nickels wants to control but Mazepin is keeping him busy.
Nickels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mazepin is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mazepin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Nickels. Oh but Mazepin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Nickels goes limp - he's gone! Mazepin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Mazepin!
A very excited looking Fedor Mazepin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 293 - Rize Vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Lama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nickels to the ground. Lama is now in Nickels's guard.
Lama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lama postures up and lands a big shot to Nickels's brow.
Lama trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Lama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lama controls the pace.
Lama wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lama. #T1#
Nickels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lama controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lama stops Nickels from standing up.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickels is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nickels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lama controls Nickels momentarily but Nickels frees himself.
Lama looking for a sweep. Not yet Lama, not yet.
Lama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lama is pulling down on Nickels's head to control his posture.
Lama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickels prevents Lama from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Nickels won't allow Lama to sweep him here.
Lama has control of Nickels's left arm, preventing Nickels from doing any damage.
Nickels stops Lama from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lama trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Nickels instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nickels is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lama to the mat. Lama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lama working for submissions but it's allowed Nickels to get to half guard.
Lama is not content to let Nickels control the position.#T3#
Lama trying to control here.
Lama tries to roll over but Nickels keeps him under control.
Lama moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickels defends well.
Lama trying to control the position. #T4##ES#
Lama has his feet on Nickels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nickels throws a body kick that misses.
Nickels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lama shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense.
Lama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lama misses with a left hand
and Nickels counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lama!
Sloppy strikes from Nickels. Those never looked like landing.
Lama is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lama shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense.
Lama throws a leg kick
letting Nickels counter with a right hand.
Lama throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balal Lama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lama closes the distance and pushes Nickels back into the cage.#TD2#
Nickels works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama working a defensive guard here.
Nickels prevents Lama from getting back to his feet.
Lama 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.
Nickels's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickels gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lama wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lama has his foot on Nickels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickels works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Lama wants to sweep but no luck.
Lama controls Nickels momentarily but Nickels frees himself.
Balal Lama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lama wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Nickels gets to his feet - Lama follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Nickels dives in and scores a takedown into Lama's guard.
Lama looking to control.
Lama looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lama trying to keep a closed guard but Nickels is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Lama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
Lama looking for a sweep. Not yet Lama, not yet.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
Lama looking for a sweep. Not yet Lama, not yet. #SUB#
Lama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SU2#
Nickels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nickels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lama keeps the fight on the outside.
Lama darts in looking for a takedown but Nickels gets double underhooks and turns Lama into the cage.
Lama wants a takedown but no success here.
Nickels gets underhooks to prevent Lama's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Nickels lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nickels lands with a punch from half guard.
Lama is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Lama trying to control from the bottom.
Nickels drops an elbow to the side of Lama's head.
Lama taking some punishment here, with Nickels in his half guard.
Lama wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Nickels 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.
Nickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lama keeps working. #SUB#
Lama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lama works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lama throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Nickels gets a clinch. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lama fails with a takedown attempt.
Lama shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lama misses with a double jab.
Lama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Nickels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nickels is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nickels is looking to defend but Lama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nickels! Lama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nickels taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 288 - Gunner Vs Naulakko
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nickels rushes Sparr and presses him up against the cage.
Nickels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nickels prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sparr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sparr can't get the takedown.
Nickels blocking some punches.
Sparr tries to score a body lock takedown but Nickels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickels lands a nice knee to the body.
Sparr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickels lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nickels gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sparr regains guard. #SUB2#
Nickels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nickels has Sparr in his guard.#REVR#
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!
Nickels wants to stand and escape but Sparr is having none of it. #T1#
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Nickels blocks nicely.
Sparr postures up in Nickels's guard and throws a big left but Nickels blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickels is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sparr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there.
Sparr has Nickels pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
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.
Sparr trying to control the position.
Nickels trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
Nickels content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr trying to control the position here.
Nickels preventing the sweep. #T3#
Sparr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickels has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Nickels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nickels wants to control but Sparr is keeping him busy.
Sparr gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nickels is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickels wants to stand up but Sparr manages to regain full guard.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Nickels preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparr working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparr scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickels ducks under a wild hook from Sparr.
Sparr sets himself, and Nickels steps forward looking for the clinch! Sparr avoids it this time.
Sparr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparr swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickels.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sparr is trying to defend but Nickels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sparr works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr controlling Nickels's posture.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparr is keeping the position for now.
Sparr trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nickels looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nickels.
Sparr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nickels tries to clinch there but Sparr circles away.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickels tries to clinch but Sparr moves out of range. #TD#
Sparr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparr lands a nice short elbow.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sparr working over Nickels with some ground and pound. Nickels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickels trying to control but Sparr postures up. #T3#
Sparr wants to free his trapped foot but Nickels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparr wants to control but Nickels is keeping him busy.
Sparr controlling the pace.
Nickels is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparr is keen to just control but Nickels is a slippery customer.
Sparr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickels gets full guard.#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.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparr passes Nickels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparr winds up and cracks Nickels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels wants to sweep but Sparr has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr 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#
Sparr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Sparr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nickels did well to prevent Sparr getting side control.

Nickels makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sparr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparr looks for a takedown but Nickels sprawls well.
Nickels scores with a leg kick.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Nickels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparr circles away.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickels tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparr prevents Nickels from getting back to his feet.
Sparr trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparr cracks Nickels with a solid left hand.
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickels keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Nickels 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.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparr working Nickels over with strikes.
Sparr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparr prevents Nickels from standing back up.
Nickels is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr controlling the pace. #T3#
Nickels trying to control from the bottom.
Sparr trying to mount his opponent but Nickels defends it.
Nickels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nickels is looking to escape.
Nickels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
Sparr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Nickels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Nickels tries to buck Sparr off but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr trying to control the action but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Nickels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sparr connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparr 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 280 - Cruz Vs Khan
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nickels instigates a clinch.
Nickels tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Jameison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jameison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Nickels scores with a takedown into Jameison's guard.
Jameison wants to stand up but Nickels is controlling him.
Nickels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison is trying to keep Nickels in close.
Nickels seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Nickels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Nickels instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jameison.
Nickels tries for a takedown but Jameison manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Nickels manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Nickels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jameison's guard.
Jameison is trying to keep Nickels in close. #T2#
Nickels sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickels on the ground.#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickels forces his way into half guard.
Nickels sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jameison is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Nickels has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Jameison is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Nickels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickels throws a shot to the body.
Nickels tries to clinch up.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickels just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTorres.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickels finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Nickels gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickels ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
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!
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels. #T1#
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nickels pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Nickels to work. #BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres lands with a kick to the temple. Nickels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres throws a hook but Nickels blocks it.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nickels fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Nickels has the dominant position.
Nickels looking for a takedown.
Nickels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
Nickels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels trying to stall but Torres improves his position.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Torres breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Nickels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres throws a hook but Nickels avoids it easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.#T3#
Torres blocks the body kick.
Torres blocks a head kick by Nickels.
Nickels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torres defends it well.#TD2#
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #SUB#
Torres is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nickels has his hands clasped together but Torres extends and breaks Nickels's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Torres.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Torres!
An out of breath Miguel Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 474: Inarritu vs Dupree
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Nickels clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Havok.
Havok working aggressively here.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok lands an elbow that stopped Nickels in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Havok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nickels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havok blocks an uppercut.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Havok.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Havok.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok cracks Nickels with a nice body shot.
Havok working aggressively here.
Havok lands a body punch.
Nickels looks winded!
Havok lands an uppercut.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Havok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Havok.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Havok lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Havok.
Nickels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Havok lands a nice knee to the body.
Nickels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Havok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Havok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Havok lands an uppercut.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Havok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Havok lands with a left to the head.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Havok working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Havok lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Havok, against the cage.
Havok is working Nickels over against the cage.
A short right from Havok on the inside.
Havok blocks an uppercut.
Havok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havok gets through Nickels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Havok lands with a left to the head.
Havok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Knees to the body from Havok.
Havok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickels is defending well for now.
Havok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Havok.
Nice body punch from Havok - that landed with a thud.
Havok lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Havok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Havok lands a body shot.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Havok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Havok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Havok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok pushes Nickels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Havok.
Havok lands an uppercut.
Havok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Havok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Havok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Havok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Havok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Havok is leaning against Nickels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Havok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Havok cracks Nickels with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Havok.
Havok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nickels backwards. #ROC#Nickels is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havok creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nickels with a big uppercut! Nickels tries to clinch up but Havok pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nickels to the mat! Nickels covers up and Havok unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dez Havok!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dez Havok waved his t-shirt featuring HELLS BALLS RECOVERY's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1#
Van Cleefe misses with a double jab.
Van Cleefe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Cleefe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickels as he avoids it easily.
Nickels is looking to counter punch.
Van Cleefe throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickels tries to clinch but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
Nickels is looking to clinch but Van Cleefe is avoiding it.
Nickels tries to clinch there but Van Cleefe circles away. #CL#
Nickels clinches up against the cage.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Cleefe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nickels prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Van Cleefe. #TD2#
Van Cleefe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickels regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Nickels will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Van Cleefe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Nickels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Van Cleefe chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Van Cleefe chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Cleefe distracts Nickels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Cleefe postures up and lands a big shot to Nickels's brow.
Van Cleefe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Nickels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nickels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back looking for a leg! Nickels is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nickels manages to kick Van Cleefe off! Van Cleefe jumps back into Nickels's guard.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
Nickels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nickels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Cleefe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Cleefe tries for a takedown but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws a low kick but Nickels avoids it.
Van Cleefe misses with the combination.
Van Cleefe motions for Nickels to come forward. Van Cleefe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Van Cleefe tries to keep at a distance but Nickels has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nickels. #T3#
Nickels lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Van Cleefe pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Cleefe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Cleefe can't get the takedown.
Van Cleefe blocking some punches.
Van Cleefe is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Nickels.
Van Cleefe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nickels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Cleefe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Van Cleefe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Cleefe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nickels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Cleefe struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickels controls his hands.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Van Cleefe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Van Cleefe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nickels looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nickels tries to buck Van Cleefe off but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nickels.
Nickels sneaks back into half guard.
Van Cleefe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickels defending well though.
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe moves nicely into side control.
Nickels gets back to half guard.
Nickels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nickels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Cleefe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Van Cleefe does no damage.
Van Cleefe throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nickels instigates a clinch.
Nickels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe can't get the takedown.
Nickels pushes Van Cleefe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Cleefe.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Cleefe throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickels.
Jimmy Nickels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickels takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Cleefe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Cleefe tries to break free but Nickels pushes him back against the cage.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Cleefe has had enough of the clinch but Nickels keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Nickels lands a shoulder strike.
Van Cleefe is trying to break the clinch but Nickels is controlling him.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickels scores with a shot to the side of Van Cleefe's head.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Van Cleefe is rocked!
Nickels pushes Van Cleefe against the cage. Nickels is working some dirty boxing. Nickels pushes off with a quick right hook! Van Cleefe goes down! Van Cleefe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nickels moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Nickels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boston.#CL#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Boston.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Boston.
Boston stalling the fight.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston slows down the pace here.
Boston is looking to control Nickels's arms but Nickels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boston has his back to the cage.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Boston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickels or not.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston blocking some punches.
Boston blocking some punches.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
Boston pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boston scores with a hook to the body.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Boston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickels.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
Nickels misses with some punches.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boston.
Boston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickels's elbow.
Boston tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Boston lands a shot to the body.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Boston stalls.
Nickels misses with the head strike. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Boston as the two fighters clinch.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Boston.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston taking a breather.
Boston taking a breather.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Boston.
Boston tries to stall but Nickels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boston is trying to stall.
Nickels lands with a left to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
A nice left hand lands by Boston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Nickels working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Nickels pushes Boston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boston - that landed with a thud.
Boston lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boston.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston taking a breather.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Boston - that landed with a thud.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boston lands a right hand.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Boston.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickels controls his hands.
Nickels lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Boston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boston tries to work over Nickels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Nickels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boston avoiding damage.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Boston.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nickels staying out of range there.
Boston looks to land a left hand but Nickels moved out of range nicely.
Boston swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickels.#CL#
Nickels takes the fight into the clinch.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickels's elbow.
Nickels misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickels controls his hands.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Nickels on the inside.
Jimmy Nickels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Boston lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nickels takes a shot to the head.
Boston lands a nice shot to the body.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boston lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A short left from Boston.
Boston misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nickels misses with some punches.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Boston digs a right hand into Nickels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickels's gas tank.
Boston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Boston.
Still in the clinch, Boston scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Boston.
Boston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nickels as Boston tries to tie him up.
Boston struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickels controls his hands.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston controlling the action here for a moment.
Boston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickels's elbow.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Boston lands with a left to the head.
Boston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nickels.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Boston slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Boston.
A right hand to the body from Boston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston scores with a hook to the body.
Boston misses with a body punch.
Boston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boston continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nickels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Boston has Nickels pressed against the cage.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickels gets through Boston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boston works on Nickels's body with a couple of short punches.
Boston can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Boston.
Boston tries to work over Nickels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Boston to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Boston.
Boston struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickels controls his hands. #T4#
Boston lands a nice uppercut.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Boston.
A right hook to the body lands for Boston.
Boston is working Nickels over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Boston lands a shot to the body.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels being controlled against the cage.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boston pushes Nickels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boston tries to throw a body punch but Nickels avoids it by throwing Boston back against the cage.
Boston gets through Nickels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boston stalling against the cage.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Boston 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#
Boston throws the left hand but Nickels avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Nickels moves into the clinch successfully.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickels.
Boston looking to stall.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Boston trying to stall but Nickels improves his position.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boston misses with a punch to the body.
Boston gets through Nickels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boston lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boston. #T1#
Nickels letting Boston take a breather here.
Nickels lands a nice uppercut.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Boston.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boston lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Boston.
Boston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nickels is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boston.
Boston leaning against his opponent.
Boston pushes Nickels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nickels.
Boston trying to control the position but instead, Nickels has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boston into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Boston lands a hook that snaps the head of Nickels backwards. #T2#
Boston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickels misses with some punches.
Boston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickels or not.
Boston tries to stall but Nickels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Boston.
A short right from Nickels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston wants to stall.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Boston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickels swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Boston.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Boston misses with a punch to the body.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Boston wants to stall.
Boston blocking some punches.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Boston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Boston.
Boston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boston misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Boston.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Boston tries to stall but Nickels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Boston.
Boston tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Boston. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Boston as the two fighters clinch.
Boston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Boston.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boston pushes Nickels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston tries to work over Nickels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Boston - that landed with a thud.
Boston stalling in the clinch but Nickels improves position.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Boston.
Boston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boston controlling the action here for a moment.
Boston blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Boston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boston 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Boston!
Brent Boston 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: CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1##CL#
Watts gets tackled into the ropes by Nickels. Nickels maintains the clinch.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels lands a hook that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Watts tries to break free but Nickels pushes him back against the ropes.
Nickels misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts misses with some punches.
Nickels takes a shot to the head.
Nickels misses with some punches. #BC2#
Watts breaks the clinch. #CL#
Nickels pushes Watts up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Watts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nickels keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Nickels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watts landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Watts tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Watts controlling him for the moment.
Watts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickels striking off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nickels throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nickels trying to strike off his back.
Watts lands a couple of digs.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nickels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there. #T2#
Watts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watts works over Nickels with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nickels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard.
Watts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nickels's head.
Watts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Watts arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nickels's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cole Watts!
A very excited looking Cole Watts 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: FFC 5: Freaks at night
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Nickels has closed the distance and engaged Tug in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels.
Tug wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickels has Tug pressed against the cage, preventing Tug from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels.
Tug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tug is trying to force a seperation but Nickels has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Nickels.
Nickels has Tug pressed against the cage, preventing Tug from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tug wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tug backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Tug has been cut.
Tug wants to break the clinch but can't.
I was talking to Tug's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tug backwards.
Nickels lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tug wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nickels has him pressed against the cage.
Tug is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nickels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tug backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Nickels.
Nickels dips a shoulder and cracks Tug with a mighty uppercut! Tug falls back against the cage and Nickels unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tug is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nickels screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: FFC 4: Freakshow
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Seminole finds it's way through Nickels's defenses.
Nickels throws a leg kick but Seminole checks it.
Seminole scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickels should have avoided that one.
Nickels connects with a body shot.
Seminole throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Nickels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seminole quickly recovers to half guard.
Seminole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Seminole gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seminole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seminole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seminole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels is pulling down on Seminole's head to control his posture.
Seminole with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Seminole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seminole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickels managing to control the position.
Nickels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seminole throwing strikes but missing.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seminole throws an elbow that misses. Nickels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seminole's guard. Nice move by Nickels!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seminole looking for a sweep. Not yet Seminole, not yet. #T2#
Seminole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Seminole postures up in Nickels's guard and throws a big left but Nickels blocks it.
Seminole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels pulls Seminole in to control the position.
Seminole preventing the sweep.
Nickels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seminole.
Seminole is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickels has wrist control.
Seminole postures up in Nickels's guard and throws a big left but Nickels blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels is pulling down on Seminole's head to control his posture.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seminole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seminole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seminole is working Nickels over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Seminole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seminole throwing strikes from guard but Nickels blocks nicely.
Seminole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickels pulls Seminole in close to prevent any damage.
Seminole is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickels has wrist control.
Seminole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seminole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Seminole makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seminole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Seminole throws a strike but Nickels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nickels preventing the sweep. #T4#
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Seminole looking for a guillotine here but Nickels defends easily.
Nickels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seminole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickels trying to control but Seminole is working from the bottom.
Nickels stands up over Seminole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Seminole has his foot on Nickels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickels works his way back into a safe position though.
Seminole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickels's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seminole throwing strikes but missing.
Seminole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Seminole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seminole tries for a takedown but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Seminole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Chief Seminole has been cut.
Seminole gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nickels gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Seminole is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 12
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Nickels ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickels tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Alatalo.
Alatalo avoids the head kick by Nickels.
Nickels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alatalo back to the cage. Nickels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo lands a jab to the nose.
Alatalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alatalo misses with a leg kick.
Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alatalo moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Nickels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, jab by Alatalo - just one landing.
Nickels looks to land a right hand but Alatalo moved out of range.
Alatalo lands a really nice looking cross but Nickels seems unphased.
Nickels lands a jab-cross combination.
Alatalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alatalo.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickels.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alatalo lunges at Nickels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickels's hand.
Nickels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alatalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nickels.
Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alatalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Alatalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alatalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Alatalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Alatalo throws a big counter combination but Nickels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nickels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickels tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alatalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nickels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Nickels takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Alatalo works the jab nicely.
Nickels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickels cracks Alatalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickels checks a leg kick.
Alatalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Alatalo.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alatalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickels.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alatalo misses with a body shot.
Alatalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Nickels.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Alatalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alatalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Alatalo throws a head kick that misses.
Alatalo cracks Nickels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alatalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickels avoided it.
Nickels misses with a low kick.
Nickels scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks right into an uppercut from Nickels.
Nickels lands a jab to the head.
Alatalo staying out of range there.
Alatalo avoids the body shot from Nickels.
Nickels throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
Alatalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Alatalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickels checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Alatalo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nickels looks winded!#T4#
Nickels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alatalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nickels throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alatalo misses the jab.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nickels connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Alatalo.#ROC#Nickels is rocked!
Nickels tries to get into range but Alatalo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nickels! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Alatalo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikko Alatalo!
A relieved looking Mikko Alatalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOM Heavyweight Semi FInals
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Dee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickels is just out of range.
Nickels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nickels cracks Dee with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Nickels closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels. #CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dee's brow.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Nickels has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dee regains guard immediately.

Dee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nickels presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Dee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee avoids the elbow strike from Nickels, against the cage.
Dee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickels pushes Dee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Dee pushes Nickels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dee.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Dee.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Nickels avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short left from Dee.
Dee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but Nickels blocks with his arms.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels. #BC#
Dee breaks the clinch.
Dee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dee defending well as Nickels loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Nickels clinches up against the cage.
Dee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickelss head. #T2#
A hook to the body from Dee.
Dee blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Dee shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Dee - that landed with a thud.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee lands a left hand.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dee lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dee.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Dee.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Dee shrugs off.
Dee blocking some punches.
Dee lands an elbow inside that Nickels shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Dee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickels. #BC#
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Dee.
Dee throws a good cross that connects.
Nickels tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.
Nickels throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
Dee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickels.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickels throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickels lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Dee tries to keep at a distance but Nickels has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dee tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it. #T4#
Nickels prevents a body shot from Dee.
Dee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickels avoids it.
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nickels blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee blocks the elbow strike.
Dee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee is pushing Nickels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nickels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickels finds it's way round the side to connect with Dee's head.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
Nickels checks a leg kick.
Nickels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Nickels misses with a looping right.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickels throws an off balance right hand
and Dee counters with a low kick, right behind Nickels 's knee.
Nickels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dee circles away quickly and effectively.
Dee walks into a stiff left hand from Nickels.#ROC2#Dee is rocked!
Nickels avoids the body shot from Dee.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Nickels - that's a beauty! Dee is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Nickels can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Nickels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparxxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sparxx lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparxx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Sparxx.
Nickels checks a low kick from Sparxx.
Nickels blocks a jab.
Sparxx swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparxx throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels swings widly with a right hand
and Sparxx counters with a nice body shot.
Nickels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Sparxx misses its intended target.
Sparxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels.
Nickels loads up on a big right hand but Sparxx slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparxx is looking to land body kicks.
Nickels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparxx finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickels's head.
Sparxx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
letting Nickels counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sparxx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Sparxx drops Nickels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nickels looks back up at him and smiles so Sparxx waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Nickels is rocked!
Sparxx fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nickels out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing 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.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Nickels misses with a lunging right hand
and Babyara counters with a one-two to the body.
Babyara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Babyara.
Babyara throws a body punch but Nickels moves out of range.
Babyara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Babyara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickels.
Babyara walks into a left hand. #TD#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels is standing up over Babyara. Babyara looks to escape but Nickels dives into side control.
Babyara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nickels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babyara struggling a bit here.#T1#
Babyara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babyara seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickels dominates the positioning.
Nickels working the head with strikes.
Babyara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickels landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Babyara tries to escape but Nickels is in control.
Babyara is looking to reverse the position.
Nickels is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nickels cracks Babyara with a big right hand but Babyara just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nickels scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Nickels is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Babyara takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nickels 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.
Babyara is letting Nickels control him for a moment.
Babyara is trying to get back to half guard.
Nickels controls the position.
Babyara is looking to regain half guard here but Nickels keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babyara struggling a bit here.#T3#
Babyara takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babyara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Babyara is looking to regain half guard here but Nickels keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nickels working the ground and pound from side control.
Babyara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickels cracks Babyara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Babyara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickels staying calm.#T4#
Nickels lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Babyara down.
Nickels lands a few punches from side control.
Nickels lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nickels cracks Babyara with a big elbow.
Nickels working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Babyara is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Babyara is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nickels can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: TC Wednsday Warriors 5
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Nickels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Nickels instigates a clinch.
Nickels prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickels gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nickels lands with a left to the head.
Miller tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Miller.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller lands a right hand.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickels creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Miller.
Nickels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Eddie Miller's cut even more.#T1#
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Nickels's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Nickels's ribcage. Nickels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nickels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickels's elbow.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickels throws an elbow but misses.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickels takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Miller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nickels regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller controlling from the top position. #T2#
Nickels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nickels continues to stall.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickels is keeping the position for now.
Nickels is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Miller trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Nickels pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nickels is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.

Nickels controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickels manages to get himself to full guard.

Nickels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Nickels 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickels lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Nickels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickels connects with a leg kick.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickels throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller blocks a jab.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nickels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nickels lands an elbow inside.
Nickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller is trying to stall.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards. #CUT#The cut above Eddie Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nickels gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nickels is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses.
Nickels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Nickels lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Miller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickels regains guard immediately.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Nickels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Nickels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels stops Miller from passing to mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nickels here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nickels is not content to let Miller control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Miller goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nickels rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Miller's guard! Nice work there by Nickels!
Miller trying to control the position.
Nickels with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Nickels works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Eddie Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickels chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller is pulling down on Nickels's head to control his posture. #T4#
Nickels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels chips away with some ground and pound.
Nickels passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miller tries to roll over but Nickels keeps him under control.
Miller trying to control but Nickels postures up.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Nickels in his half guard.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Nickels throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nickels misses with a body kick.
Nickels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab. #TD#
Nickels bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nickels cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nickels's best efforts.
Miller gets full guard.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully. #T1#
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Nickels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickels won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Nickels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickels trying to move into half guard but instead Miller has managed to sweep!

Nickels controlling Miller's posture.
Nickels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Nickels keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Nickels wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Miller is now in half guard.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Nickels is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller prevents Nickels from improving his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eddie Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target. #TD2#
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickels sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Nickels pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Nickels lands 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!
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nickels connects with a body shot.
Nickels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Nickels clinches up against the cage.
Nickels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Eddie Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Jimmy Nickels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Nickels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Lima.
Lima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nickels.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Lima connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Lima.
A big right from Lima misses.
Lima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickels.
Lima avoids a kick to the body.
Nickels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
Nickels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickels.
Nickels throws a shot from downtown. Lima moves away and avoids it.
Lima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.#T1#
Nickels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nickels's head.#KD2#
Lima drops Nickels with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nickels looks back up at him and smiles so Lima waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Nickels is rocked!
Nickels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Nickels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima stuns Nickels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nickels seems to have got his legs back now.
Nickels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lima throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima avoids the body shot from Nickels.
Nickels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Lima.
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickels.
Lima looks to throw the jab but Nickels is out of range. #T2#
Nickels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lima jabs at Nickels's body.
Nickels tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Nickels drives through and clinches with Lima against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Nickels has him pressed against the cage.
Lima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Our sources have told us that Nickels has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Lima shrugs off.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Lima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lima blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Lima breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nickels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickels misses with a few strikes there.
Nickels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lima checks it well.
Nickels lands with a cross.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Lima drops his hands momentarily and Nickels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lima misses with a head kick.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Lima backs away, Nickels returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
Nickels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Nickels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lima. Lima obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaki Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels cracks Lima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Lima.
Nickels stalks Lima and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lima's face. Lima staggers backwards, shaken.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Nickels fails with the takedown.
Lima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickels.
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lima.
Nickels connects with a leg kick.
Nickels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Nickels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickels tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Nickels scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nickels tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Lima dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Lima moved out of range nicely.
Nickels fails with the takedown
and Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lima throws a right hand that Nickels ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickels also avoids with ease.#CL#
Nickels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lima, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lima manages to break the clinch.
Nickels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nickels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lima throws out the jab.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with a straight right.
Nickels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nickels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels tests Lima's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1##CL#
Nickels clinches with his opponent.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Nickels is controlling him.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Lima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
An attempted straight right counter from Nickels misses the target.
Lima misses with a straight left.
Lima moves out of range as Nickels throws a body kick.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickels manages to avoid it.
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lima connects with an inside leg kick.
Malaki Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickels closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima takes one to the side of the head.
Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lima with a jab.
Nickels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lima.
Nickels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Lima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lima misses with a right hand
and Nickels counters with a one-two to the body.
Lima misses with a hook. Nickels ducked under it nicely.
Nickels jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Nickels slips under a jab from Lima.
Lima lands with an overhand left.
Nickels throws a lazy head kick
and Lima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nickels - that will leave a mark!
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
Lima misses with a looping right.
Nickels will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickels scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#That has opened up Malaki Lima's cut even more.
Lima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nickels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lima.
Lima misses with a hook
and Nickels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nickels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Nickels drops Lima with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lima! Nickels dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: TC 9 Francis vs McGuire
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels wants to clinch up but Southall keeps it at a distance.
Nickels misses with a double jab.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Southall.
Southall motions for Nickels to come forward. Southall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Southall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southall moves away.
And Southall tries to counter it with a takedown but Nickels pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Southall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickels appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Southall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.#CL#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Southall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Southall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Southall misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Southall blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall lands a right hand.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickels scores with a shot to the side of Southall's head.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Southall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nickels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nickels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Southall's defenses.
Southall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southall misses with a punch to the body.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Southall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Nickels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickels blocks a body shot from Southall.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
Southall just leaning against Nickels, taking a breather.
Southall tries to throw a body punch but Nickels avoids it by throwing Southall back against the cage.
Southall swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
Southall goes for a takedown attempt but Nickels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Southall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Southall throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nickels misses with a double jab
and Southall counters with a left and a right that stings Nickels.
Southall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickels is looking to counter punch.
That kick from Nickels tenderised Southall's leg. Southall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Nickels gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Nickels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Southall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Southall dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Southall tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Good body shot from Southall.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Nickels on the inside. #CUT#The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Southall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Southall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Southall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Southall takes a shot to the head.
Southall tries to stall but Nickels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Southall digs a right hand underneath Nickels's ribcage. Nickels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Southall's brow.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickels's elbow.
Southall blocking some punches.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall misses with a body punch.
Southall leaning his opponent against the cage.
Southall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nickels lands a left hand.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Southall is working for takedown but Nickels is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jimmy Nickels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Southall blocks the elbow strike.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Nickels.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Southall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nickels or not.
Southall is struggling to control the position.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickels lands a jab to Southall's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickels misses with a body kick.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickels counters with a nice body kick.
Southall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickels seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Southall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickels tests Southall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Nickels.#CUT#Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nickels throws out a loose jab but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Southall circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Southall! But no joy.#T1#
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
It appears Nickels was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
Southall connects with a nice looking jab.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickels swings widly with a right hand
letting Southall counter with a right hand. #CL#
Southall gets tackled into the cage by Nickels. Nickels maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickels lands an uppercut.
Southall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nickels smiles and moves away.
Nickels lands with an overhand left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 360 Sideman vs Merel
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Nickels gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Nickels misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Nickels.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miller misses the body punch
and Nickels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Nickels swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Nickels lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels takes one on the button.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickels counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nickels scores with a jab.#T1#
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Nickels tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miller is keen to just control but Nickels is a slippery customer.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Nickels is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller controlling the action here.#T2#
Nickels gets back to full guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Nickels is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miller wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Miller scores with a body shot.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller misses with a hook.
Nickels thumps Miller with a low kick.
Nickels scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Nickels misses.
A big right from Nickels misses.
Nickels has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nickels slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
A big left from Miller misses.
Nickels looks to clinch
and Miller counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Nickels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickels stuffs the takedown.
Nickels appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Miller scores with a takedown into Nickels's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickels trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miller lands a jab.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nickels sprawls well. Nickels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Nickels throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Nickels misses.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickels can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Nickels misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickels is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Nickels 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.
Miller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickels is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Nickels might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nickels controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nickels throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Nickels throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Nickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Nickels moves away from the strike by Miller.
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nickels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller avoids the head kick by Nickels.
Eddie Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Nickels saw that one coming.
Nickels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nickels misses with a double jab #TD#
and Miller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Miller stands and throws Nickels's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickels's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nickels is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller tries to advance position but instead Nickels slips a leg back in to half guard.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Nickels is working away.
Nickels is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Nickels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickels misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Nickels slips the punch.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickels tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickels to the ground. Nickels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickels counters with a nice body shot.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Nickels steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nickels misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller cracks Nickels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nickels walks into a straight right hand from Miller.#TD#
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller. #SUB#
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickels trying to control but Miller postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Miller passes to side control.
Eddie Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Miller tries for a kimura but Nickels is defending well.
Eddie Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nickels's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller'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.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickels for as long as he can get away with.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom here.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Miller!
Eddie Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 359 Krieg vs Ruas
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zola.
Zola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nickels thuds a left hand into Zola's body.
A punch lands to the side of Zola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zola lands a body shot.
Zola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zola misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickels.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zola lands with a cross. #CL#
Nickels has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Zola catches Nickels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zola 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.
Zola avoids the head kick by Nickels.
Zola stalks Nickels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickels's face. Nickels staggers backwards, shaken.
Zola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zola misses with a wild body shot.
Nickels takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Zola misses its intended target.
Nickels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Zola misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola missing with a left hand there. Nickels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zola tries to score with a low kick but Nickels moves his leg out of the way.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick from Nickels.
Zola looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Nickels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zola misses the jab.#TD#
Nickels gets a takedown into half guard.
Nickels controlling the pace.
Zola gets back to full guard.
Zola pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage.
Zola wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment.
Nickels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickels is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Zola keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Nickels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickels scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zola wanted to stand there but Nickels had control of the position. #T4#
Nickels wants to sweep here but Zola controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zola controls the pace.
Nickels looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickels, not yet.
Zola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gorgon Zola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zola throws an off balance right hand
and Nickels counters with a right hand to the body.
Zola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nickels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Zola.#CL#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Zola.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zola throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Zola is trying to break free.
Nickels blocking some punches.
Zola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels lands a hook that snaps the head of Zola backwards.
Zola takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Zola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Zola is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickels gets an underhook and turns Zola into the cage.
Zola scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola gets underhooks to prevent Nickels's takedown attempt.
Zola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickels up against the cage.
Nickels misses with some punches. #T1#
Nickels being controlled against the cage.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
Zola tries to stall but Nickels uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Zola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
A lazy left from Nickels finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nickels looks to throw a body kick
and Zola counters with a thumping low kick.
Nickels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zola goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Some wild striking there from Zola. #T2#
Zola motions for Nickels to come forward. Zola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola ducks right into an uppercut from Nickels.
Zola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Zola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zola.
Nickels misses with a looping left.
Nickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zola.
Nickels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zola was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickels.
Nickels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zola at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nickels!
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickels.#TD#
Nickels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zola napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nickels working away.#T3#
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Zola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zola parries the strikes from Nickels easily there. Nickels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zola to escape.
Nickels has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zola is looking to reverse the position.
Nickels is working Zola over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zola gets back to half guard.
Nickels is trying to control. Zola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jimmy Nickels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zola is controlling Nickels's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zola gets full guard.#T4#
Nickels postures up.
Zola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zola keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Zola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zola 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#
Zola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickels.
Zola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gorgon Zola's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickels throws a push kick but Zola slaps the foot to one side.
Nickels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nickels tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickels tries to clinch but Zola moves away
and Zola counters with a two punch combo.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zola.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickels doesn't seem phased though.
Zola throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Zola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickels doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Nickels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zola.
Nickels scores with a nice right hand.
Zola lands a nice shot that snaps Nickels's head back.
Zola scores with a three punch combo!
Nickels throws the kick towards the body but Zola avoids it.
Zola lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Nickels tests Zola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses.
Zola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zola misses with a wild combination.
Nickels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zola misses with a straight right.
Nickels is looking for a counter combo.
Zola throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickels counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickels throws a hook to the side of Zola's head but Zola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickels fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zola misses the target.
Zola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels throws the kick towards the body but Zola avoids it.#T2#
Zola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickels swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zola wants it to stay on the feet.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickels tries to land a front kick but Zola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
Zola has had enough of the clinch but Nickels keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zola's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels is working for takedown but Zola is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Zola. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zola blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Zola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jimmy Nickels has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nickels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zola.
Zola avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Zola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zola. #BC2#
Zola breaks the clinch.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Nickels misses with a kick to the body.
Nickels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nickels looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Zola misses with a looping right.
Zola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gorgon Zola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Zola throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola defending well as Nickels loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels needs to keep his hands up - Zola had a free shot at his head there.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Nickels saw that one coming.
Nickels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zola has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Nickels there.
Zola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickels scores with a jab. Zola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Nickels. #CL#
Nickels clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gorgon Zola.
I think Zola 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ruas takes a swing at Nickels's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Ruas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nickels's guard.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Ruas controlling him for the moment.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels is trying to control the position but Ruas postures up.
Nickels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas trying to move into half guard but instead Nickels has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Nickels is keeping the position.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Nickels wants to hit a sweep here but Ruas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickels there! #T2#
Ruas controlling the pace for now.
Nickels is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickels is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas prevents Nickels from getting the reversal.
Ruas tries to control but Nickels wriggling away.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Ruas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nickels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nickels!
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Nickels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickels trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruas is keeping the position for now.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ruas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nickels reverses the position - he's now on top in Ruas's guard.
Nickels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickels looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruas circles away.
Ruas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruas.
Ruas misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Ruas.
Nice sprawl there from Nickels as Ruas shoots in.
Nickels has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Nickels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up with Nickels, looking for a takedown. Ruas pushes Nickels against the cage but Nickels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice side step and Nickels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Ruas attempts a counter takedown but Nickels avoids it well and moves away.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Ruas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nickels sprawls well initially but Ruas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas trying to control from Nickels's half guard. Nickels has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Nickels trying to keep a closed guard but Ruas is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ruas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruas pushing down on Nickels's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickels is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ruas.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nickels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruas.
Ruas works his way into side control.
Nickels is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Nickels is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ruas tries for a kimura but Nickels is defending well. #T3#
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas tries to advance position but instead Nickels slips a leg back in to half guard.
Nickels wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nickels is looking to improve his position.
Ruas wants to advance to full mount but Nickels doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ruas trying to move into half guard but instead Nickels has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ruas passes Nickels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruas works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas fails to advance to Nickels's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod.
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#
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickels can do to turn this around?
Ruas looks for a takedown but Nickels sprawls well.
Ruas misses with a straight right.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruas.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Nickels is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickels has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Nickels wants to get back to full guard.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Nickels is defending well.
Nickels is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Nickels makes his way to full guard, as Ruas worked for a kimura.
Nickels lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ruas is stalling here. Nickels is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nickels has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nickels's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickels.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Nickels there.
Ruas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruas working a defensive guard here.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ruas 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.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Ruas punching from the bottom.
Ruas looking to control.
Ruas wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment.
Nickels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickels works over Ruas with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickels trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Ruas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ruas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ruas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickels wants to pass the guard but Ruas is keeping the position.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickels manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruas, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Our winner, Carlos Ruas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 353 Gozen vs Bastard
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shabanov lunges at Nickels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickels's hand.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shabanov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shabanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Shabanov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab from Shabanov.
Nickels throws an overhand right that lands on Shabanov's shoulder, as Shabanov tries to avoid the shot.
Shabanov connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Shabanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shabanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickels.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickels! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shabanov swivels and escapes.
Shabanov moves out of range as Nickels throws a body kick. #T1#
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shabanov.
Shabanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shabanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shabanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickels fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Nickels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shabanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedor Shabanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabanov throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Shabanov jabs Nickels right on the nose. Nickels blinks but takes it well.
Nickels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shabanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.#T2#
Nickels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shabanov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels moves out of range as Shabanov strikes.
Nickels tries to bum rush Shabanov with a series of wild strikes but Shabanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Shabanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickels misses the jab.
Shabanov slips under a jab from Nickels.
Shabanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shabanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Nickels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shabanov blocks a head kick by Nickels.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shabanov throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Shabanov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nickels tries for a takedown but Shabanov circles away easily
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shabanov throws a body punch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickels misses with a hook
and Shabanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nickels is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shabanov swings for the body but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels lunges at Shabanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shabanov's hand.
Shabanov avoids the head kick by Nickels.
Shabanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickels misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Nickels pushes Shabanov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickels lands a damaging elbow.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabanov.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Shabanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabanov lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Shabanov lands.
Nickels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabanov.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Nickels.
Shabanov scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Shabanov.
Shabanov misses with an uppercut.
Nickels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shabanov lands a jab to the head.
Shabanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Shabanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Shabanov sends Nickels crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shabanov is motioning to the referee to let Nickels up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Nickels is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Nickels off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Shabanov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Nickels was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A very excited looking Fedor Shabanov 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: GC 349 Starker vs Nickels
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickels lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Starker.
Starker lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels lands a nice elbow.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Paul Starker has been cut.
Starker lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Starker lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Nickels.
Nickels avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickels.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels. #T1#
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels lands a damaging elbow.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Starker pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Starker moves into range and clinches up with Nickels.
Nickels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Starker prevents it.
Nickels looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Nickels. #T2#
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!
Nickels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nickels lands a left hand.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Paul Starker's cut is getting worse.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker blocks an uppercut.
Nickels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Starker's defenses.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nickels lands an elbow that stopped Starker in his tracks for a moment.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels lands an elbow inside.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
Nickels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Jimmy Nickels's cut even more.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Nickels throws an elbow that misses.
Nickels lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickelss head.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker avoids the elbow strike from Nickels, against the cage.
Starker prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Starker avoids the elbow strike from Nickels, against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickels throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels lands a hook that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Nickels has a couple of punches blocked by Starker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels. #CUT2#Paul Starker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nickels blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker throws a head punch that misses.
Nickels lands an elbow that stopped Starker in his tracks for a moment.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Starker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Nickels has Starker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nickels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starker tumbling to the mat - Nickels dives into Starker's guard.
Starker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Starker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Starker wants to clinch but Nickels slips to the side
and Nickels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Starker closes the distance and clinches.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nickels.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Starker's brow.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Starker.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickels.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels blocks the elbow strike.
Nickels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Nickels lands an uppercut.
Starker blocking some punches.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Starker gets through Nickels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nickels.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Nickels lands a nice uppercut.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Nickels lands an elbow just above Starker 's eye.
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nickels's brow.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickels throws an elbow but misses.
Nickels lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Starker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickels misses with some punches.
A short right from Nickels.
Nickels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels misses with the head strike.
Starker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Nickels has Starker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nickels pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Starker tumbling to the mat - Nickels dives into Starker's guard.
Nickels trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Starker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels. #T3#
Nickels trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Nickels throwing strikes from guard but Starker blocks nicely.
Nickels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Starker wants to clinch
and Nickels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Starker does a little dance to reset his feet.#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.
Starker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Jeez, Paul Starker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nickels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Starker.
Nickels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickels circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nickels counters with a two punch combo.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickels tries to bum rush Starker with a series of wild strikes but Starker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickels, as that shot connected.
Starker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nickels thinks about the counter body kick.
Paul Starker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starker tries to clinch but Nickels is having none of it.
Nickels lands a jab.
Nickels cracks a nice hook into Starker's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nickels connects with a nice looking jab.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt - Starker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Starker clinches with his opponent.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker blocks an elbow strike.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels scores with a shot to the side of Starker's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Starker's brow.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nickels avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels lands with a left to the head. #T1##TD2#
Nickels lands a takedown into guard.
Nickels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nickels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickels throwing strikes but missing.
Nickels landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
Nickels trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Nickels tries to keep at a distance but Starker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nickels avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands with a right to the head.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Starker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nickels wants to take the fight to the mat but Starker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paul Starker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Starker.
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!
Starker takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Starker, against the cage. #T3#
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickels.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker takes an elbow to the temple.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starker backwards.
Starker misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike from Starker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickels.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starker.
Starker blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Starker.
Starker misses with a punch on the inside.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Starker. #CUT#The cut above Jimmy Nickels's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Starker throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Starker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nickels's defenses.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Starker dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimmy Nickels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Starker throws an elbow but it misses.
Nickels dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Nickels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Starker lands a nice elbow.
Starker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Starker.
Paul Starker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Starker shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Starker.
Well Nickels 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nickels!
The defeated Paul Starker had this to say: 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

Event: GC 344 Starker vs Cobb
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Beecher checks a leg kick nicely.
As Nickels backs away, Beecher returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beecher seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beecher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beecher takes one on the button.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beecher.
Beecher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beecher tried to counter with a leg kick but Nickels avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher digs a good body shot into Nickels's ribs.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Beecher throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beecher.
Beecher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Beecher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels moves to clinch but Beecher breaks away
and Beecher counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nickels misses with a body shot.
Beecher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nickels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beecher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickels manages to avoid it.
Nickels feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Nickels clinches up with Beecher and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nickels works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Beecher pulls Nickels in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickels from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beecher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beecher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Nickels trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom.
Nickels won't allow Beecher to sweep him here.
Nickels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nickels trying to control but Beecher is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beecher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickels.
Beecher lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.#T3#
Nickels works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels throws a jab but it's blocked by Beecher.
A punch combination from Beecher misses.
Beecher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beecher moves away.
Beecher tries to clinch up
and Nickels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher throws a body kick that misses
and Nickels counters with a stiff right hand.
Beecher looks to land a combination but Nickels avoids it well.
Paul Beecher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beecher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beecher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Beecher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beecher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beecher throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Beecher throws a head kick that misses.
Nickels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nickels throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Beecher stumbling backwards into the cage! Beecher bounces back off the cage towards Nickels, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Nickels lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Nickels celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 342 Cold vs Dambullah
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Nickels as Honda shoots in.
Honda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickels.
Nickels leaves Honda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nickels lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Honda misses with an uppercut.
Honda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickels cracks Honda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Honda throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels lands a two punch combo.
Honda throws a wild body kick that Nickels sees coming a mile off.
Nickels paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is getting worse.
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Honda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Honda.#TD#
Nickels gets caught napping as Honda dives in and scores a takedown. Nickels manages to retain guard.
Nickels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honda.
Honda trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom. #T1#
Honda postures up in Nickels's guard and throws a big left but Nickels blocks it.
Honda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickels has wrist control.
Honda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Nickels blocks nicely.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Nickels.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Nickels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Nickels!#REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nickels's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Nickels passes into half guard.
Nickels wants to control but Honda is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Honda actively working from the bottom here.
Nickels trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Honda manages to get to full guard.
Nickels with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Nickels with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickels defends it easily.
Nickels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Honda is looking for a triangle but Nickels pushes his legs off easily.
Nickels lands a couple of digs.
Nickels stands and throws Honda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Honda tries to improve position but can't.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Nickels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Nickels scoring with punches from side control. #CUT2#
Edmond Honda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nickels lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
Jeez, Edmond Honda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Nickels!
Edmond Honda spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: GC 338 Phoenix vs Fortune
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Coco connects with an inside leg kick.
Coco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
Coco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickels.
Coco misses with a series of wild punches.
Nickels throws a series of punches but Coco avoids them all with ease.
Coco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Nickels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coco doesn't seem phased though.
Coco misses with a kick to the body.
Coco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coco scores with a hook to the body. Nickels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coco scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickels tries to score with a low kick but Coco moves his leg out of the way.
Coco moves forwards but Nickels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coco is looking to slow Nickels down with leg kicks.
Coco loads up on a big right hand but Nickels slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Nickels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Coco counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nickels looks to score with a jab to the body but Coco is just out of range.
Nickels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coco motions for Nickels to come forward. Coco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickels misses its target.
Nickels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coco tries to move into range but Nickels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickels tries to bum rush Coco with a series of wild strikes but Coco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Coco.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Coco looks for the body kick but Nickels saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Coco - the referee stops the clock and Nickels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Coco. Nickels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD2#
Coco connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Nickels to the floor! Coco dives in looking for the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coco would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Coco is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nickels looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Coco wants to stand and escape but instead Nickels has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Coco wants to stand up but Nickels is controlling him.
Coco has momentary wrist control but Nickels slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Coco has his feet on Nickels's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coco is looking to score with low kicks.
Coco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nickels misses with a straight left.
Coco staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coco! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickels. Coco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickels misses with a combination
and Coco counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Coco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coco slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Coco.
Coco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coco.
Coco throws a series of punches but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nickels clinches up with Coco and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickels throws a combination that misses
and Coco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickels swings widly with a right hand
and Coco counters with a three punch combo that has Nickels backing up. Nickels nods at Coco to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Coco misses. #T4#
A shot to the body from Nickels misses
and Coco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Coco replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nickels blocks it well.
A swing and a miss from Nickels.
Nickels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickels scrambles back to his feet.
Coco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Coco counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coco has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Coco connects with a body shot that sends Nickels's belly button to the back.
Coco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickels keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coco tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Coco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coco connects with a leg kick. Nickels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nickels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fanta Coco dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Coco moves out of range easily.
Coco feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Coco.
Coco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickels fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nickels missing with a left hand there. Coco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nickels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coco connects with a single shot there.
Nickels avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Coco.
A big right from Nickels misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickels misses with the body kick
and Coco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Coco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nickels's calf.
Nickels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coco scores with a hook to the body. Nickels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Coco dodges the punch combination from Nickels.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coco misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Coco there.
Nickels connects with a crisp jab.
Coco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nickels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels checks a leg kick nicely.
Coco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coco throws a series of punches but Nickels avoids them all with ease.
Coco throws a head kick but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Nickels has closed the distance and engaged Coco in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels working aggressively here. #T2##BC2#
Coco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coco thuds his right hand into Nickels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickels's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Coco throws a chopping leg kick but Nickels manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels looks to score with a jab to the body but Coco is just out of range.
Nickels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coco misses with a body kick.
Coco misses with a wild combination.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Coco.
Coco lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels tries to bum rush Coco with a series of wild strikes but Coco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels wants to clinch up but Coco keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nickels rushes Coco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Coco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coco misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3##KD2#
Coco sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Nickels to the ground! Coco dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Nickels is rocked!
Nickels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Nickels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Coco get's back to his feet.
Coco pounces like a tiger and cracks Nickels with a vicious hook! Nickels is down but not out! Coco follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fanta Coco!
An out of breath Fanta Coco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 335 Starker vs Coco
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Duif dodges the punch combination from Nickels.
Nickels lands a jab to Duif's midsection.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt
and Duif counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Duif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickels was well out of range. Poor timing from Duif.
Duif takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duif swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickels.
Nickels darts in trying to clinch
and Duif makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nickels tries to bum rush Duif with a series of wild strikes but Duif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duif went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nickels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fernand Duif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
As Nickels looks to move away, Duif throws a big counter combo but Nickels just gets out of the way.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Nickels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duif avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickels defending well as Duif loads up on a big left hand.
Nickels connects with an inside leg kick.
Nickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duif.
Nice cross by Nickels.#T2#
Nickels throws a combination that misses
and Duif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Duif counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nickels! Duif lets Nickels back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels throws a jab when Duif was well out of range.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duif drops Nickels with a huge uppercut! Nickels drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Duif is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernand Duif!
A relieved looking Fernand Duif thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 332 Dee vs Andrade
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Wrecking Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickels counters with a body kick.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickels thuds his right hand into Wrecking Ball's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels throws a big shot that misses.
Nickels lands a front kick.
Wrecking Ball looks winded!
Nickels throws an overhand right that lands on Wrecking Ball's shoulder, as Wrecking Ball tries to avoid the shot.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.#KD#
Nickels drops Wrecking Ball with a right and a left! Nickels comes rushing in but Wrecking Ball regains his composure and manages to keep Nickels in guard. #ROC#
Wrecking Ball is rocked!
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!
Nickels postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wrecking Ball covers up, he's hurt! Nickels keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nickels and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nickels can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 328 Steve vs Phoenix
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickels moves away.
Sands looks to land a left hand but Nickels moved out of range nicely.
Nickels is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Sands. Those never looked like landing.
Nickels sizes up Sands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Nickels misses.
Sands with the counter takedown but Nickels avoids it easily.
Sands throws a jab when Nickels was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Nickels.
Sands lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Nickels has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sands shoots in but Nickels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nickels misses with a straight left.
Sands scores with a nice right hand.
Sands throws a body punch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sands loads up on a big right hand but Nickels slips the punch.
Sands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Sands scores with a nice strike.
Sands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sands misses the target.
Sands getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickels slips a straight right by Sands.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Nickels throws a jab when Sands was well out of range.
Sands misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Sands.
Sands throws a shot from downtown. Nickels moves away and avoids it.
Sands dodges the punch combination from Nickels.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Sands.
Nickels lands a front kick.
Nickels slips under a jab from Sands.
Nickels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sands with a jab.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Nickels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sands misses the target. #T2#
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
Sands is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sands crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickels - the referee stops the clock and Sands gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickels. Sands manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickels connects with a body shot that sends Sands's belly button to the back.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.
Sands throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nickels's calf.
Nickels scores with a nice body kick.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sands misses with a hook. Nickels ducked under it nicely.
Nickels scores with a leg kick.
Nickels ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
It looked like Nickels was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Sands motions for Nickels to come forward. Sands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Sands misses.
Sands closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.#T3#
Sands lunges at Nickels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nickels's hand.
Nickels throws a right hand that Sands ducks under and follows up with a left that Sands also avoids with ease.
Nickels misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Sands misses.
Nickels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sands avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2#
Sands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nickels to the ground. Sands is now in Nickels's guard.
Nickels has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickels's head.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sands throws a strike but Nickels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Sands looking to control.
Nickels cracks Sands with a solid left 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!
Nickels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickels working some strikes from top position.
Sands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickels's guard. #REVB#
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Nickels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sands trying to control the position.
Nickels stands up over Sands, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carl Sands will probably get the nod.
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#
Nickels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sands looks to land a left hand but Nickels moved out of range nicely.
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sands wants to counter the offense by Nickels and move into the clinch position.
Sands misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickels.
Nickels throws a shot from downtown. Sands moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
A big right from Nickels misses.
Nickels scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Nickels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sands did well to prevent Nickels getting side control.
Sands wants to stand back up but Nickels manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickels defending well though.
Nickels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sands trying to control the action but Nickels is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sands thows a huge punch but Nickels dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Sands is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nickels is defending against the submission attempts here by Sands.
Sands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sands not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sands thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nickels's head.
Nickels wants to control but Sands is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sands. #SUB2#
Sands is working for a kimura but Nickels is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Nickels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Nickels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Nickels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sands working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickels's head.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Nickels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Nickels!#REVR#
Sands looking for a sweep. Not yet Sands, not yet.
Nickels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickels preventing the sweep.
Sands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Nickels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carl Sands has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Sands controls Nickels momentarily but Nickels frees himself. #SUB2#
Sands working for a triangle but Nickels defends it easily.
Nickels working some strikes from top position.
Nickels stopping the sweep attempt from Sands.#SUB2#
Sands working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickels has passed into half guard!
Nickels is keen to just control but Sands is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Nickels will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nickels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sands throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickels walks into a left hand.
Sands shoots in and drives through. Nickels sprawls well.
Nickels slips under a jab.
Nickels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sands.
A little feinted left hand from Nickels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Sands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sands slips a jab from Nickels.
Nice shot by Sands.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
Nickels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickels will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sands wants to counter the offense by Nickels and move into the clinch position.
Nickels misses with a straight right.
Sands misses with a low kick.
Nickels feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Sands pushes Nickels up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nickels avoids it.
Nickels lands an elbow inside that Sands shrugs off.
Sands tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Sands blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sands throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels slips under a jab from Sands.
Sands dodges the punch combination from Nickels.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sands throws the left hand but Nickels avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sands misses.
Sands misses with a hook. Nickels ducked under it nicely.
Sands lands with a kick to the temple. Nickels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
Nickels scores with a hook to the body. Sands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Nickels does it's job there.
Nickels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nickels thumps Sands with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels misses with a head kick.
Nickels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Sloppy strikes from Nickels. Those never looked like landing.
Sands clobbers Nickels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sands wants to land a leg kick but Nickels is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nickels, right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nickels. Sands shrugs it off though.
Jimmy Nickels is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickels moves away from the strike by Sands.
Nickels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nickels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickels throws a shot from downtown. Sands moves away and avoids it.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickels blocks a jab.
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sands moves out of range of the body kick.
Sands scores with a punch to the head.
Nickels blocks a jab.
Nickels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sands just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nickels.#T3#
Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sands.
Nickels misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sands clinches.
Nickels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sands pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sands misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Sands scores with a takedown into Nickels's guard.
Sands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickels is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sands postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickels has wrist control.
Sands landing with the ground and pound.
Nickels keeping full guard, as Sands tries to pass.
Sands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Nickels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sands loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands throws an elbow that misses. Nickels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sands's guard. Nice move by Nickels!#REVR##SUB2#
Sands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Sands.
I think Sands 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Sands!
After the fight, Carl Sands was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GC 323 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Crimson lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickels.
Nickels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Crimson misses.
Crimson swings for the body but Nickels moves out of range.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Nickels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crimson's guard.
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson has momentary wrist control but Nickels slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickels postures up in Crimson's guard and throws a big left but Crimson blocks it.
Nickels is looking to work some ground and pound but Crimson has wrist control.
Nickels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crimson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crimson wants to stand up but Nickels is controlling him. #T1#
Nickels content to stall in guard here.
Nickels postures up in Crimson's guard and throws a big left but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Crimson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickels connects with a couple of short punches.
Nickels trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Nickels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crimson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crimson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nickels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nickels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nickels moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickels tries to bum rush Crimson with a series of wild strikes but Crimson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crimson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nickels moves out of range as Crimson throws a body kick.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickels catches Crimson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Nickels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Nickels lands with a nice combination. Crimson backs away looking to recover.
Crimson is looking to clinch.
Nickels clobbers Crimson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nickels looks to land a body kick but Crimson moved away.
A jab lands there for Nickels.
Crimson tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Crimson blocks a head kick by Nickels.
Crimson tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Crimson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickels swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
Nickels dodges the punch combination from Crimson.
Crimson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickels was well out of range. Poor timing from Crimson.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Crimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickels tries a head kick but it misses.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crimson throws a right hand that Nickels ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickels also avoids with ease.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Nickels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nickels cracks Crimson with a good jab.
Nickels is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crimson tries to clinch up.
Nickels lands with a straight right. Crimson didn't see that one coming.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickels is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crimson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickels duly obliges.
Crimson looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.
It appears Nickels was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crimson throws a nice head kick!
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nickels dips to his left and cracks Crimson with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Crimson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Crimson.
Nickels explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Crimson.
Nickels slips a jab from Crimson.
Nickels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nickels connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crimson. Crimson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crimson throws a push kick but Nickels slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Nickels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nickels loads up on a big right hand but Crimson slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nickels.
Crimson walks into a straight right hand from Nickels.
A left and a right from Nickels both land. Nice combination.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crimson but Crimson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crimson backs up against the cage.
Nickels scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickels misses with a two punch combination.
Nickels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crimson doesn't seem bothered though.
Crimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crimson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nickels digs a good hook to Crimson's body.
Jimmy Nickels is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crimson back to the cage. Nickels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nickels cracks Crimson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nickels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crimson.
Nickels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crimson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crimson pinned against the cage. Crimson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
Nickels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels.
Nickels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Crimson has momentary wrist control but Nickels slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickels trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Nickels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crimson can do to turn this around?
Nickels throwing strikes but missing.
Nickels throws a big elbow that misses.
Nickels looking to sit in guard and control but Crimson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Crimson wants to get up but he can't break Nickels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crimson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Crimson wants to stand but Nickels is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crimson being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Crimson gets to his feet - Nickels follows without any prompting.
Nickels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crimson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Nickels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crimson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nickels rather than just go for the knockout.
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickels's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crimson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crimson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crimson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels lands with a kick to the temple. Crimson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nickels stuns Crimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crimson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crimson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickels scores with a hook.
Crimson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that second round.
That's time! Nickels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.
Crimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crimson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nickels sizes up Crimson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Crimson wants to counter with a clinch but Nickels pushes him away.
Crimson walks into a straight right hand from Nickels.
Nickels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crimson's sensitive parts.
Nickels scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickels looks to land a body kick but Crimson moved away.
And Crimson responds with a good body kick, but Nickels manages to step out the way in time.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels. #TD#
Crimson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nickels to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Crimson wants to get back to his feet but Nickels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Nickels won't allow Crimson to get back to his feet.
Nickels throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickels controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickels throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
A punch combination from Crimson misses.
Nickels lands a jab to the head.
Nickels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson. #T3#
Nickels's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crimson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickels scrambles back to his feet.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson throws a solid leg kick but Nickels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crimson.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crimson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crimson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crimson connects with a leg kick. Nickels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nickels thuds his shin into the meat of Crimson's side.
Crimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Culver Crimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels looks to land a combination but Crimson avoids it well.
Nickels misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nickels avoids the body shot from Crimson. #T4#
Nickels cracks Crimson with an open hand slap.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Nickels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nickels scores with a sloppy right hand. Crimson should have avoided that one.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
Nickels is looking to land body kicks.
Jab by Nickels.
Crimson motions for Nickels to come forward. Crimson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jimmy Nickels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crimson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickels moves out of range of the body kick.
Crimson wants to clinch.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Crimson misses.
Crimson throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 319 De Barros vs Bianchi
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Nickels slips under a jab from Holguin.
Nickels blocks a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holguin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big right from Nickels misses.
Holguin takes a swing at Nickels's ribcage but misses.
Holguin just misses with a punch to the body.
Holguin misses with a hook.
Nickels connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Nickels.
Holguin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nickels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickels looks to score with a jab to the body but Holguin is just out of range.
Nickels tries to score with a low kick but Holguin moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
Holguin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holguin connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holguin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nickels tries to improve position but can't.
Holguin is working Nickels over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holguin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nickels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nickels tries to buck Holguin off but Holguin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Holguin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nickels keeps Holguin under control for a moment.
Holguin working the ground and pound but Nickels is defending the strikes.
Holguin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holguin misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Holguin.
Sloppy strikes there by Holguin.
Holguin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holguin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Nickels is looking to regain half guard here but Holguin keeps moving and retains side control.
Holguin cracks Nickels with a big elbow.
Holguin cracks Nickels with a big right hand but Nickels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Holguin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Holguin looks up at the clock and then as Nickels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holguin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Holguin crashes against the mat.
Holguin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Holguin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nickels is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Holguin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dani Holguin!
A victorious Dani Holguin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 316 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Nickels blocks a jab.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holguin throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holguin misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holguin shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense.
We've been hearing reports that Holguin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nickels.
Holguin dives in for a single leg takedown but Nickels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nickels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nickels has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holguin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels unleashes a big counter combination but Holguin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nickels lands a leg kick that knocks Holguin off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holguin is defended easily by Nickels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Holguin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nickels's waist but Nickels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holguin off to one side.
Holguin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dani Holguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holguin looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nickels misses with the combination.
A big left from Holguin misses.
Nickels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickels shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holguin moves forwards but Nickels connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holguin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Holguin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holguin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickels.
Nickels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nickels.#CUT2#
It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
Good leg kick by Nickels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nickels misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Nickels. #CL#
Holguin rushes Nickels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nickels just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holguin's brow.
Holguin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickels gets underhooks to prevent Holguin's takedown attempt.
Holguin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holguin tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Holguin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nickels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holguin working aggressively here.
Holguin blocks an elbow strike.
Nickels throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holguin.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickels throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Holguin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nickels can't fight it off and eventually Holguin manages to take the fight to the floor. Nickels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holguin throws a strike but Nickels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nickels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holguin wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels stands and throws Holguin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nickels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holguin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holguin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickels trying to control the action but Holguin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Holguin tries to buck Nickels off but Nickels is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holguin is not content to let Nickels control the position.
Holguin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Holguin's cut.
That's time! Holguin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickels defends it nicely.
Holguin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nickels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickels scoring well with a low kick there.
Holguin moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.#CL2#
Nickels moves into range and clinches up with Holguin.
Holguin misses with a body punch.
Holguin dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Nickels lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels misses with an elbow over the top.
Holguin can't find room to land a body shot as Nickels controls the action.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Holguin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holguin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nickelss head.
Nickels misses with an elbow strike.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Holguin. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels.
Holguin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holguin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holguin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickels stops a takedown attempt from Holguin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickels.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickels.
Nice elbow from Nickels.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nickels dips a shoulder and cracks Holguin with a mighty uppercut! Holguin falls back against the cage and Nickels unloads with a barrage of strikes! Holguin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nickels screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Nickels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels lands a really nice looking cross but Krieg seems unphased.
Krieg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Krieg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Nickels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krieg to the ground. Nickels is now in Krieg's guard.
Nickels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickels won't allow Krieg to get back to his feet.
Krieg trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krieg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickels controls the pace.
Nickels works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Krieg is trying to stand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nickels working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nickels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nickels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickels working Krieg over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Krieg wants to get back to his feet.
Nickels drops an elbow to the side of Krieg's head.
Nickels winds up and cracks Krieg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickels looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
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.
Nickels is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nickels winds up and cracks Krieg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Nickels 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.
Nickels is nestled in close to Krieg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickels connects with a nice short shot to Krieg's temple.
Krieg is trying to stand.
Nickels drops an elbow to the side of Krieg's head. #T3#
Nickels trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickels connects with a nice short shot to Krieg's temple.
Nickels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Krieg scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nickels manages to mount him!
Nickels lands a nice shot to the head.
Nickels controlling from mount.
Krieg wants to get back to his feet.
Krieg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nickels on the ground.#T4#
Nickels looking to finish Krieg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Krieg!#CUT2#
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Krieg really wants to buck Nickels off and get back to his feet.
Nickels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nickels is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Nickels scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickels cracks Krieg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #CUT2#
Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Nickels!
In defeat, Blitz Krieg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.

Event: GC 309: Hussein v Heimer
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Nickels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Dee clinches with his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Dee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A knee to the head by Dee. #CUT#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head.
Nickels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dee trying to land knees to the body.
Dee misses with a knee to the head.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee misses with some punches.
Nickels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee avoids the elbow strike from Nickels, against the cage.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nickels lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nickels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Nickels lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Dee ducks right into an uppercut from Nickels.
Bubba Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Nickels is out of range. #CL#
Dee moves into the clinch.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Dee.
Nickels pushes off an throws an elbow but Dee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nickels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dee obliges.
Nickels looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Dee. #BC#
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nickels gets a clinch.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Nickels prevents a body shot from Dee.
Dee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nickels.
Nickels avoids the elbow strike from Dee, against the cage. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Nickels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickels throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dee.
Nickels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nickels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dee avoids a wild elbow strike from Nickels.
Nickels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dee's defenses.
Dee lands an elbow that stopped Nickels in his tracks for a moment.
Dee scores with a knee to the head.
Dee dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
Nickels blocks an uppercut.
Nickels working aggressively here.
Dee cracks Nickels with a nice body shot.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee lands with a left to the head.
Nickels avoiding damage as Dee throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dee.
Dee dodges an elbow strike from Nickels.
A short right from Nickels on the inside.
Dee lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nickels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Bubba Dee's cut is getting worse.
Dee tries a body shot but Nickels blocks it.
Nickels throws a head punch that misses.
Dee misses with some punches.
Dee pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nickels misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nickels.
Dee lands a right hand.
Nickels keeps control of Dee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dee blocking some punches.
Dee blocks an elbow strike from Nickels.
Dee takes an elbow to the temple.
Dee scores with a knee to the head.
Dee lands with a light punch inside.
Dee tries to land a knee to the head but Nickels blocks with his arms.
Nickels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nickels throws an elbow but misses.
Dee blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Bubba Dee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nickels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Bubba Dee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 300
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Nickels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boskins.
Boskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickels counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Boskins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boskins misses with a body kick.
Boskins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickels.
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
Boskins throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Nickels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickels displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Boskins cracks Nickels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boskins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Nickels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boskins cracks Nickels with an open hand slap.
Boskins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Boskins. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boskins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nickels throws a hook to the side of Boskins's head but Boskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Nickels misses.
Boskins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boskins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickels. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Nickels misses the target.
Nickels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickels avoids the head kick by Boskins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Boskins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boskins.
Boskins scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickels should have avoided that one.
Boskins works over Nickels's head and body with a nice combination.
Boskins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nickels scores with a one two! Boskins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boskins misses with the combination. #T3#
Boskins lands with a slapping head kick.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boskins motions for Nickels to come forward. Boskins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nickels misses with a hook. Boskins ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boskins! But no joy.
Boskins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boskins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boskins duly obliges.
Boskins misses with a series of wild punches.
Boskins swings for the body but Nickels moves out of range.
Boskins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boskins, as that shot connected.
Boskins throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nickels was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Nickels blocks the low kick.
Nickels misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nickels under the eye.
Boskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickels misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
Boskins unleashes a big counter combination but Nickels bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Boskins dominated that round.
That's time! Nickels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nickels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boskins.
Boskins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boskins swinging wildly here.
Boskins missing with a left hand there. Nickels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boskins throws a body punch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins throws a nice looking combination but Nickels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Boskins looks to move away, Nickels throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.
Boskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickels is just out of range.
Nickels seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boskins tests Nickels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boskins throws a series of punches but Nickels moves out of range. #T1#
Boskins throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boskins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boskins misses with a body shot.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels.
Boskins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boskins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boskins misses with an uppercut.
Nickels pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Boskins cracks Nickels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boskins scores with a shot to the body.
Boskins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickels blocks the body kick.
Boskins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boskins. Nickels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boskins cracks Nickels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boskins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nickels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickels lands a jab to Boskins's midsection.
Boskins connects with an inside leg kick.
Boskins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Boskins misses with a wild body shot.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Boskins.
Nickels swinging wildly here.
Boskins sizes up Nickels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boskins swinging wildly here.
It looked like Nickels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boskins throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boskins misses with a left hand
and Nickels counters with a two punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nickels might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Boskins throws a hook but Nickels blocks it.#T4#
Nickels misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Nickels's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boskins throws a low kick but Nickels moves out of range easily.
As Boskins looks to move away, Nickels throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.
Nickels misses with a straight left.
Nickels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boskins.
A quick step to the side and Nickels tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickels throws a body punch but Boskins moves out of range.
Boskins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boskins's corner calls for a 1-2. Boskins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boskins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boskins throws a leg kick but Nickels sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boskins throws a hook but Nickels blocks it.
Nickels is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Boskins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boskins throws a hook to the side of Nickels's head but Nickels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Nickels was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nickels throws a jab but it's blocked by Boskins.
Boskins throws a leg kick but Nickels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickels throws a right hand that Boskins ducks under and follows up with a left that Boskins also avoids with ease.
Nickels throws a hook but Boskins blocks it.
Boskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nickels scores with a punch to the head.
Nickels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels scores with a nice head shot.
Boskins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boskins.#T1#
Boskins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickels.
Boskins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boskins.
Boskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boskins.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boskins tries to bum rush Nickels with a series of wild strikes but Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Nickels. Those never looked like landing.
Nickels slips under a jab from Boskins.
Boskins throws a body punch but Nickels moves out of range.
Boskins throws a right hand that Nickels ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickels also avoids with ease.
Boskins is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Nickels.
It looked like Nickels wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickels is just out of range.
Nickels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Boskins misses its intended target.
Boskins walks into a jab.
Boskins scores with a nice right hand.
Nickels misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Boskins misses.
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!
Nickels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boskins counters with a left and a right that stings Nickels. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels misses with a left hand
and Boskins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nickels throws a right hand that misses
and Boskins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nickels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boskins on the side of the head.
Boskins throws a series of punches but Nickels moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nickels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nickels.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Nickels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickels fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boskins unleashes a big counter combination but Nickels bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nickels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boskins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickels throws a big shot that misses.
Nickels throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Boskins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boskins misses with a wild body shot.
Nickels throws a right and a left that Boskins avoids nicely.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
Nickels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boskins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickels.
Boskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickels.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dwayne Boskins.
Well Boskins 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Boskins!
A very excited looking Dwayne Boskins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 295
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Nazari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nazari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nazari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Nazari , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels swings for the body but Nazari moves out of range.
Nazari throws out a leg kick but Nickels moves out of range and Nazari only half commits.
Nickels moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazari .
Nickels looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nazari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nickels circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazari throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abioye Nazari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels looks to land a combination but Nazari avoids it well. #T1#
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazari shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazari shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nickels scores with a jab to the head.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazari manages to avoid it.
Nazari appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Nazari , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nickels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nazari looks for the body kick but Nickels saw that one coming.
Nazari has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nazari throws out a loose jab but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nazari shoots in for a takedown but Nickels shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abioye Nazari . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickels scores with a counter punch that sends Nazari to the canvas! Nickels smells blood - he's punishing Nazari with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nazari has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

Event: GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Joshua throws a leg kick
and Nickels counters with a left and a right that stings Joshua.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickels blocks the leg kick.
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickels.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body kick.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Nickels is looking to chop away at Joshua's legs.
Nickels walks into a stiff left hand from Joshua.
Joshua scores with a body shot.
Joshua jabs Nickels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshua is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Joshua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joshua closes the distance but Nickels moves to the side
and Nickels counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua throws a low kick, looking for Nickels's leg but Nickels calmly moves out of range.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickels is just out of range.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickels lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Joshua feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Nickels.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua throws an off balance right hand
and Nickels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joshua thinking.
Nickels walks into a straight right hand from Joshua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels cracks Joshua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickels was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.#T2#
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshua thuds his right hand into Nickels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch successfully.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Nickels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels misses with a body shot.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickels lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshua throws an overhand right that lands on Nickels's shoulder, as Nickels tries to avoid the shot.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Joshua.
As Joshua looks to move away, Nickels throws a big counter combo but Joshua just gets out of the way.
Joshua looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.#T3#
Nickels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joshua throws a leg kick which misses Nickels's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickels tries to avoid it.
Joshua cracks a nice hook into Nickels's ribs.#CL2#
Joshua closes the distance and clinches.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickels checks a leg kick.
Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Joshua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joshua.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickels is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickels takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Nickels as he connects with a hook.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Joshua tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickels dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nickels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Joshua is looking to slow Nickels down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Nickels does it's job there.
Nickels throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua with the counter takedown but Nickels avoids it easily.
Nickels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels'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#
Joshua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Nickels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joshua's head.
Nickels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Nickels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joshua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickels motions for Joshua to come forward. Nickels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua misses with an uppercut. Nickels saw that one coming.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua tried to score with a low kick but Nickels checks it.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Nickels.#T1#
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshua.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickels works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
Nickels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua stalks Nickels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickels's face. Nickels staggers backwards, shaken.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua thows a leg kick but Nickels checks it
and Nickels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Joshua throws a leg kick but Nickels moved away.
Nickels lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickels tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joshua slips a straight right by Nickels.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joshua.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua tries to bum rush Nickels with a series of wild strikes but Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua thuds his shin into the meat of Nickels's side.
Joshua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickels drops his hands momentarily and Joshua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Joshua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshua moves out of range as Nickels strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Nickels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Nickels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Nickels's defenses.
Joshua tries to score with a low kick but Nickels moves his leg out of the way.
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Joshua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickels checks it well.
Joshua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Nickels lands.
Joshua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua lands a nice hook to Nickels's body. Nickels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Joshua cracks Nickels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Joshua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nickels to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nickels is rocked!
Joshua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oh Nickels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Joshua closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nickels out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL 209
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
Nickels with the counter takedown but Crimson avoids it easily.
Crimson tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Nickels keeps it at a distance.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Nickels is avoiding it.
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crimson tries to clinch up but Nickels circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickels lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickels works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crimson blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Nickels keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Crimson moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickels. #BC2#
Nickels manages to break the clinch.
Crimson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nickels misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Nickels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crimson takes one on the button.
Crimson moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nickels. #CUT2#
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Nickels keeps it at a distance.
Crimson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Nickels digs a good body shot into Crimson's ribs.
Crimson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Price MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crimson is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Nickels lands a left and a right that sends Crimson crashing to the canvas! Nickels dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Crimson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels connects with a bit shot that sees Crimson covering up! More strikes from Nickels and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nickels is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

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