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Event: SYN 957 Maluga vs. Puno     
Date:   Feb 08, 2023
#R1#
Nig throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Nig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahrishi takes one to the chin there.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahrishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
Nig misses the jab.
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig thumps Mahrishi with a low kick.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Mahrishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Mahrishi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahrishi on the side of the head.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrishi flicks out a counter leg kick but Nig steps away.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
A leg kick checked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nig lands a nice shot that snaps Mahrishi's head back.
Mahrishi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahrishi's head.
Nig throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.#T3#
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig tests Mahrishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahrishi at a distance.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig lands with a hook. Mahrishi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nig misses with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by Nig.
Mahrishi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
Nig misses with a hook
and Mahrishi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Nig misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nig lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a body kick that stops Nig in his tracks momentarily.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nig lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
Nig misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Nig tries to move into range but Mahrishi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Mahrishi clinches with his opponent.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Nig leaning against his opponent.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi cracks Nig with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nig is working Mahrishi over against the cage.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig working hard to break the clinch.
Nig lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Mahrishi is working Nig over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Nig.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Mahrishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig thows a leg kick but Mahrishi checks it
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahrishi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig misses with a hook to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a big right hand! Oh Nig is in trouble here! Mahrishi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
After the big win, Aatreya Mahrishi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SYN 947 Abner vs. Aorigele     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Nig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nig misses the target.
Nig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nig really felt that one!
Hallbjornsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallbjornsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Nig appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Nig.
Hallbjornsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson throws an off balance right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Nig takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hallbjornsson cracks Nig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Nig tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Hallbjornsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Nig was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig is looking for a counter combo.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson thuds his right hand into Nig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Hallbjornsson.#T4#
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Nig's ribs.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Nig needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a low kick, right behind Nig 's knee.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Nig.
Hallbjornsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nig might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hallbjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
It looked like Nig was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hallbjornsson.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy body kick
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hallbjornsson misses with a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson cracks Nig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig lands a jab.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson checks it.#T2#
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moved away.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallbjornsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nig scrambles back to his feet.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Hallbjornsson counters with a head kick that drops Nig to the mat! Nig scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Nig is rocked!#T3#
Hallbjornsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallbjornsson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Nig - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hallbjornsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Adils Hallbjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 203     
Date:   Nov 13, 2022
#R1#
Baraka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barakas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baraka's hands.
Baraka throws a leg kick but Nig checks it.
As Baraka looks to move away, Nig throws a big counter combo but Baraka just gets out of the way.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baraka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Baraka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baraka tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baraka.
Baraka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baraka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Baraka off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Baraka moves into the clinch successfully.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Baraka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Baraka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baraka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Still in the clinch, Baraka scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Baraka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baraka dips to his left and cracks Nig with an uppercut!
Baraka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baraka loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Baraka throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #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!
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baraka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Baraka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baraka is looking to chop away at Nig's legs.
Nig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baraka lands with a kick to the temple. Nig shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baraka in his tracks.
Baraka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nig's hands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baraka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Baraka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Baraka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Baraka has closed the distance and engaged Nig in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baraka backwards. #T3#
Baraka letting Nig take a breather here.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig. #CUT#That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baraka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baraka misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baraka manages to break the clinch.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baraka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baraka.
Nig misses with a looping left.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Baraka.
Baraka lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baraka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baraka connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Nig.#CL2#
Baraka has Nig up against the cage in a clinch.
Nig is trying to stall.
Nig avoiding damage as Baraka throws knees to the body.
Baraka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baraka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Baraka prevents a body shot from Nig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Baraka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Baraka looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baraka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baraka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Baraka checks the leg kick.
Nig defending well as Baraka loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Nig misses its target.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baraka is out of range and Nig settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baraka! But no joy.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Baraka lands a nice shot that snaps Nig's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka tries to work over Nig's front leg with a kick but Nig checks it.
Baraka thows a leg kick but Nig checks it
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baraka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Nig sends Baraka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nig is motioning to the referee to let Baraka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#The cut above Juju Baraka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Nig swings for the body but Baraka moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Nig.
Baraka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nig. Nig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
Baraka scores with a punch to the head.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baraka.
Nig is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baraka misses with a body shot.
Baraka connects with the punch.
Baraka tries to clinch but Nig moves away
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig slips a jab from Baraka.
Nig scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#Juju Baraka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baraka tries to clinch
and Nig counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig checks a leg kick.
Nig was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Baraka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nig under the eye.#CL2#
Baraka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nig blocking some punches.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig lands an uppercut.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baraka.
Juju Baraka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Baraka - that landed with a thud.
Nig tries a body shot but Baraka blocks it.
Baraka prevents a body shot from Nig.
A head punch on the inside from Baraka fails to land.
Nig lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Baraka breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Baraka misses
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nig Nig!
During a confident post fight interview, Nig Nig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 196     
Date:   Oct 21, 2022
#R1#
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Jones has been cut.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nig counters with a body kick.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Nig with a nice cross.
A big left from Nig misses.
Jones gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Nig counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Nig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nig scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Nig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nig misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nig.
Nig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Nig moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Nig finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Jones.
Nig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Nig's head.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Nig unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig misses with a right hand #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Nig! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nig to his feet! Nig is in big trouble!#ROC#Nig is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Jones ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nig clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Jeremy Jones tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
Nig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt tried to score with a low kick but Nig checks it.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Bolt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig 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.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolt on the side of the head.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Nig looks to land a combination but Bolt avoids it well.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolt defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws the kick towards the body but Bolt avoids it.
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
Bolt throws a leg kick which misses Nig's front leg but catches the back leg as Nig tries to avoid it.
Bolt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nig's sensitive parts.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig lands with a hook. Bolt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bolt throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Bolt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Nig's body.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Nig throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Bolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nig misses the jab.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Nig misses its target.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig lands a jab to Bolt's midsection.#T3#
Nig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nig looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Nig moved away.
A solid body kick from Nig.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Nig backs off Bolt throws a huge counter combo but Nig manages to avoid it all.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Bolt lands with a straight right. Nig didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
Nig throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nig misses.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bolt cracks Nig with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bolt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig slips a straight right by Bolt.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig sizes up Bolt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig misses with a body kick.
Bolt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Bolt. Beautiful body shot.
Nig misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig misses with a straight left.
Bolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Bolt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Bolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolt off the cage and back into range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nig Nig!
During a confident post fight interview, Nig Nig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 180     
Date:   Sep 07, 2022
#R1#
Mataitai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mataitai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Mataitai's head but Mataitai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig feints and then cracks Mataitai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mataitai down.
Mataitai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Nig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Mataitai flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mataitai is out cold! Nig holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Willy Mataitai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166     
Date:   Aug 03, 2022
#R1##CL#
Izanagi forces Nig back against the cage and clinches.
Izanagi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig stalls.
Nig blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Izanagi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Izanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izanagi'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.
Nig has Izanagi pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig has Izanagi pressed against the cage.
Nig blocks a body shot from Izanagi. #T1#
Izanagi tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Izanagi scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
Izanagi looking to throw knees to the head but Nig is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Nig is working Izanagi over against the cage.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
Izanagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Izanagi trying to land knees to the body.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izanagi.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Izanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nig avoids the damage to the body.
Izanagi throws a head punch that misses.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Nig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Izanagi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Nig tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi misses with a knee strike.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
Izanagi trying to land knees to the body.
Nig taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Izanagi. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Izanagi.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi throws a head punch that misses.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Izanagi presses Nig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Izanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nig avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Nig.
A right hand to the body from Nig.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nig stalling in the clinch.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nig ducks right into an uppercut from Izanagi.
Nig moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
Nig counters with a body kick.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends Izanagi's belly button to the back.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws a hook but Izanagi avoids it easily.
Izanagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nig's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izanagi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nig in his tracks.
Nice shot by Nig.#T1#
Izanagi is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Izanagi looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Nig is looking for the big counter here.
Sora Izanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izanagi fakes the leg kick and cracks Nig in the body.
Izanagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nig connects with a crisp jab.
Nig drops his hands momentarily and Izanagi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Izanagi delivers a nice body kick.
Sora Izanagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Izanagi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Izanagi. #T2#
Nig walks into a jab.
Izanagi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Izanagi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Izanagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Izanagi.
Nig throws out a counter right but Izanagi avoids it with no problem.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Izanagi looks to throw a body kick
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nig misses with a right hand
and Izanagi counters with an outside leg kick.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig tries a quick counter leg kick but Izanagi is wise to it.
Izanagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Izanagi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nig is looking for the big counter here.
Izanagi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Izanagi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Izanagi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Izanagi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Izanagi thumps Nig with a low kick.
Izanagi scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig lands a jab to the head.
Izanagi throws a front kick aimed at Nig's knee but Nig avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Izanagi throws a leg kick but Nig checks it.
Izanagi throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side.
Nig shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Izanagi lands a right hook to the body.
Nig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sora Izanagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Izanagi has managed to clinch.
Izanagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Izanagi.
Izanagi scores with a shoulder strike.
Izanagi is working Nig over against the cage.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nig can do to turn this around?
Izanagi slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Sora Izanagi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Izanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Izanagi pushes Nig up against the cage in a clinch.
Izanagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Nig tries to work over Izanagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Izanagi.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nig Nig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sora Izanagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Izanagi misses with a knee strike.
Izanagi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Izanagi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but Nig blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Izanagi.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izanagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Izanagi with the inside leg kick.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Izanagi counters with a solid body kick.
Izanagi slips a jab from Nig.
A little feinted left hand from Izanagi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Izanagi connects with a body shot.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Izanagi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nig might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Izanagi lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Izanagi lands a body shot.
Nig takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Izanagi clinches up with Nig and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izanagi presses Nig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi blocks a body shot from Nig.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sora Izanagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Izanagi 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sora Izanagi!

A victorious Sora Izanagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 911 Never Forget     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Nig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta misses with a combination
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Nig's head back.
Nig lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Nig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tsuruta! Nig lets Tsuruta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Nig rattles Tsuruta with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Tsuruta tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nig dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Tsuruta stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
After the fight, Nig Nig 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: SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Nice cross by Nig.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
Nig misses with a double jab.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nig. Nig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nice shot by Nig.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
A cross from Nig lands.
Nig missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Nig misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire wants to slow Nig down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig 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.#T1#
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nig misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
Nig swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
A big right from Nig misses.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Nig seems unphased.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nig.
McGuire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Nig lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back. #CL2#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Nig lands a jab.
Nig misses with a double jab.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire thumps Nig with a low kick.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.#T3#
Good work by Nig as he checks the leg kick.
Nig goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Nig.
McGuire slips a straight right by Nig.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nig.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig. #T4#
Nig throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
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!
Nig avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nig throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Nig throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
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#
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig misses the jab.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
Nig takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Nig with a hook.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire feints and then cracks Nig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nig down.
Nig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nig throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Nig tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.#T1#
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Nig looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Nig and move into the clinch position.
Nig lands with an overhand left.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire staying out of range there.#T2#
Nig throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nig misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
McGuire pushes Nig up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands a left hand.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land. #T3#
Nig misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Nig takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards. #ROC2#Nig is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. #T4#
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nig.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire is leaning against Nig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ralph McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nig with a big uppercut! Nig tries to clinch up but McGuire pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nig to the mat! Nig covers up and McGuire unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
An out of breath Ralph McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 892 Bitter Rivals     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Kawamata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kawamata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kawamata pinned against the cage. Kawamata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Kawamata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawamata is looking to counter punch.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Kawamata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nig takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Nig misses.
Kawamata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawamata.
Nig jabs Kawamata to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawamata. Kawamata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig tests Kawamata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Kawamata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kawamata seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kawamata counters with a left to the body.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Kawamata's head but Kawamata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawamata throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawamata takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
Nig connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kawamata throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Nig. That snapped Kawamata's head back.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Nig takes a swing at Kawamata's ribcage but misses.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
And Kawamata counters with a quick kick to the body but Nig blocks it.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawamata's head.
Nig connects with a body shot.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Kawamata saw that one coming.
Kawamata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nig throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.#T4#
Nig lands with a nice body punch.
Nig fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawamata. Kawamata circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig scores with a hook.
A big left from Nig misses.
Nig throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Nig lands with a nice body punch.
Nig thuds his right hand into Kawamata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nig scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Kawamata gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
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#
Kawamata thuds his right hand into Nig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kawamata misses with a kick to the body.
Kawamata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Kawamata thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Nig lands.
Nice body kick from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nig backs up against the cage.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawamata defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A combination from Nig does no damage.
Kawamata jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawamata counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
A shot to the body from Nig misses
and Kawamata counters with a left to the body.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Nig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nig stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawamata looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kawamata.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Kawamata throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig throws a hook but Kawamata avoids it easily.
Kawamata is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Nig moves away from the strike by Kawamata. #T2#
Kawamata is looking to land body kicks.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawamata on the side of the head.
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!
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig misses with a two punch combination.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig lands with a straight right. Kawamata didn't see that one coming.
Nig thuds a left hand into Kawamata's body.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nig. Those never looked like landing.
Kawamata ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T3#
Nig looks to land a combination. Kawamata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Kawamata moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land. #TD#
Kawamata drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Kawamata throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nig uses it to pass to side control.
Kawamata tries to bench press Nig off him but Nig keeps the position.
Nig just content to control the position.
Kawamata tries to buck Nig off but Nig is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kawamata can't do much from the bottom here.
Kawamata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kawamata is not content to let Nig control the position.
Kawamata struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawamata misses the target.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Kawamata seems unphased.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a straight right hand.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Nig stuns Kawamata with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawamata slips a jab from Nig.
Kawamata thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata is looking to clinch but Nig is avoiding it.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Nig's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Nig looks to land a left hand but Kawamata moved out of range nicely.
Nig misses with a body shot
and Kawamata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig lands a two punch combo.
Nig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawamata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawamata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig misses with a shot to the body
and Kawamata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kawamata lands with a nice body kick.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawamata fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kawamata clinches up with Nig and pushes him back against the cage.
Kento Kawamata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig misses with some punches.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata pushes Nig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kawamata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawamata pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Nig misses.
Kawamata appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawamata throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Nig with a nice cross.
Nig misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nig misses with a straight right.
Kawamata looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.
Kawamata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Kawamata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Kawamata ducks down to avoid it.
Kawamata throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawamata moves away.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig scores with the left hand. Kawamata knows he should have avoided that one.
Nig swings for the body but Kawamata moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kawamata misses its target.
Nig misses with a body shot #KD#
and Kawamata counters with a nice right hand that sends Nig toppling to the canvas! Nig scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kawamata finish him?!#ROC#Nig is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Nig looks to move away, Kawamata throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can Kawamata finish him?#T4#
Nig misses with a right hand
and Kawamata rattles Nig with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nig tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kawamata dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nig stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata 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: SYN 890 O'Neill vs. Randleman     
Date:   Apr 02, 2022
#R1#
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
Krylov lands with a cross.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Nig tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krylov manages to circle out of the way.
Krylov swats away the attempt to clinch by Nig.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Nig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krylov just leaning against Nig, taking a breather.
Krylov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Nig 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.
Nig takes a shot to the head.
Krylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Krylov working aggressively here.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Nig working aggressively here.
Krylov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nig is keeping busy.
Krylov just leaning against Nig, taking a breather.
Krylov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nig seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Krylov can turn it around.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krylov.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Krylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Krylov.
A short body shot lands from Krylov as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Nig blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krylovs head.
Krylov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Nig.
Nig blocking some punches.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Krylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krylov presses Nig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krylov.
Krylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Krylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Krylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Krylov pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krylov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Krylov gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krylov.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krylov is trying to maintain a safe position but Nig gets an underhook and turns Krylov into the cage.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Krylov on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krylov blocking some punches.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig cracks Krylov with a nice body shot.
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Krylov.
A short right from Krylov.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
Nig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov lands a nice uppercut.
Krylov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krylov tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Krylov back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Krylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Krylov throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krylov. Krylov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig is looking to clinch but Krylov is avoiding it.
Krylov misses the shot to the body.
Krylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Krylov's shoulder, as Krylov tries to avoid the shot.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Krylov - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nig wants to clinch but Krylov slips to the side
and Krylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov cracks Nig with an open hand slap.
A jab from Nig misses.
Nig throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Nig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krylov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Krylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Nig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boris Krylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Krylov! Nig is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
An out of breath Boris Krylov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig     
Date:   Mar 05, 2022
#R1#
Whymer cracks a nice hook into Nig's ribs.
Nig dives in for a single leg takedown but Whymer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Whymer.
A low kick from Whymer misses
and Nig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whymer thinking.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Whymer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whymer swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Nig moved away.
Whymer moves out of range of the strikes.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer misses with a hook.
Whymer throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
A jab from Nig misses.
Whymer is looking for a counter combo.
Whymer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Whymer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Whymer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Whymer moved out of range.
Whymer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Whymer throws a low kick, looking for Nig's leg but Nig calmly moves out of range.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Whymer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nig. That did some damage!
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Whymer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Whymer.
Whymer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.#T2#
Whymer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whymer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whymer feints and then cracks Nig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nig down.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer misses with an uppercut
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer lands a lovely overhand right.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nig staying out of range there.#T3#
Whymer throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Nig takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Whymer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nig. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
Whymer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whymer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nig.
Whymer lands with a nice body punch.
Whymer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whymer's corner calls for a 1-2. Whymer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Nig blocks the body kick.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whymer throws a nice looking combination but Nig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Whymer saw it coming and moves away.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Whymer is out of range. #T4#
Whymer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nig.
Nig catches Whymer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whymer connects with a body shot.
Whymer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whymer is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
Whymer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer throws a right hand that Nig ducks under and follows up with a left that Nig also avoids with ease.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whymer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whymer - that will leave a mark!
Whymer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nig. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig jabs Whymer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nig or perhaps it was just good defense by Whymer, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Whymer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whymer is able to avoid easily.
Nig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Just Whymer is winning the standup battle so far.
Whymer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Whymer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whymer scores with a nice right hand.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig needs to keep his hands up - Whymer had a free shot at his head there.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig tries to work over Whymer's front leg with a kick but Whymer checks it.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Whymer counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Whymer
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.#T1#
Whymer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whymer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whymer walks into a left hand.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Whymer misses.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Whymer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Nig is predictable there
and Whymer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Whymer.
Whymer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whymer with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whymer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Whymer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Nig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whymer.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Whymer.
Whymer lands a nice hook to Nig's body. Nig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whymer moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Nig avoids the head kick by Whymer.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Whymer.
Nig scores with a jab. Whymer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Whymer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nig can do to turn this around?
Whymer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whymer slips a straight right by Nig.
Whymer throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Whymer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
Nig takes a swing at Whymer's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Whymer misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nig might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Whymer has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nig throws a leg kick but Whymer moved away.
Whymer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nig will feel that in the morning.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and Nig counters with a nice body shot.
Nig jabs at Whymer's body.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Whymer moves away and avoids it.
Whymer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nig checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Whymer counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer slips a jab from Nig.
Whymer swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig is looking to chop away at Whymer's legs.
As Nig backs away, Whymer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whymer finds it's way round the side to connect with Nig's head.
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nig has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Whymer.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Whymer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
Whymer throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whymer digs a good body shot into Nig's ribs.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Whymer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Nig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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.#R3#
Nig blocks the body kick.
Whymer cracks Nig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Whymer counters with a good, hard body kick but Nig shrugs it off.
Whymer with a hook.
Nig throws a low kick, looking for Whymer's leg but Whymer calmly moves out of range.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whymer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Whymer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig misses the jab.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Nig looks to move away, Whymer throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Whymer blocks the leg kick.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Nig avoids the head kick by Whymer.
Whymer throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Whymer throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Nig counters with a three punch combo that has Whymer backing up. Whymer nods at Nig to acknowledge the strikes.
Whymer misses with the body kick
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer scores with the left hand. Nig knows he should have avoided that one.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
and Nig counters with an inside leg kick.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whymer moves away.
Nig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whymer.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Whymer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Whymer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nig throws a leg kick but Whymer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
Whymer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig walks into a straight right hand from Whymer.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Whymer jabs Nig right on the nose. Nig blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Whymer.
Whymer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Nig misses with a straight left.
Whymer with the inside leg kick.
Whymer throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Nig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whymer checks a low kick from Nig.
A good leg kick by Nig.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Whymer looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.
Whymer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nig. Nig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whymer scores with a leg kick.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whymer.#T4#
A low kick lands for Whymer.
Nig swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig looks to land a body kick but Whymer moved away.
Whymer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nig has time to react.
Whymer staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer misses with a looping right.
Whymer slips a jab from Nig.
Nig throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Whymer blocks the low kick.
Whymer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Whymer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Just Whymer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whymer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Whymer misses.
Whymer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nig to score with a decent uppercut.
Whymer connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Whymer moved out of range.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whymer under the eye.
Nig misses with a leg kick.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Whymer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nig avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Nig.#T1#
Whymer lands a body shot.
Nig is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
Nig moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Whymer scores with a jab. Nig acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow Whymer down.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whymer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whymer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nig with a jab.
Nig digs a good hook to Whymer's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Whymer. That's going to slow Nig down.
You can see that Nig has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T2#
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Whymer slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Whymer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whymer misses with a leg kick.
Nig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig avoids the head kick by Whymer.
Whymer cracks Nig with an open hand slap.
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Whymer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whymer is looking to counter punch.
Nig swings for the body but Whymer moves out of range.
It looked like Whymer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T3#
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nig checks the leg kick.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Whymer misses.
Whymer misses with the body kick
and Nig counters with a nice leg kick.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whymer.
Whymer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whymer with a nice calf kick.
Whymer feints a jab promting Nig to slip. Whymer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nig slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig cracks Whymer with a good jab.#T4#
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig connects with a crisp jab.
Nig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whymer slips a jab from Nig.
Whymer scores with a nice head shot.
Nig blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Whymer.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
Whymer swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Whymer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Whymer with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
Whymer digs a good body shot into Nig's ribs.
Whymer slips under a jab from Nig.
Nice defenses there by Whymer.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whymer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nig throws a front kick aimed at Whymer's knee but Whymer avoids it well.
Whymer jabs at Nig's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whymer on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whymer. That's going to slow Nig down.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Nig tenderised Whymer's leg. Whymer is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Whymer takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
Nig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig 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.
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whymer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whymer thuds his shin into the meat of Nig's side.
Whymer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Whymer's head.
Whymer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nig is able to avoid easily.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Whymer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whymer looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whymer.
Nig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whymer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Whymer dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig thows a leg kick but Whymer checks it
and Whymer counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whymer connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
and Nig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whymer's knee momentarily.
Whymer throws a nice looking combination but Nig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whymer moves out of range of the strikes.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Whymer throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whymer checks a leg kick.
Nig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nig Nig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Whymer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nig throws a body punch but Whymer moves out of range.
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
Nig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whymer counters with a three punch combo that has Nig backing up. Nig nods at Whymer to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig throws a low kick, looking for Whymer's leg but Whymer calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Whymer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nig.
Whymer cracks Nig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Nig.
Whymer avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig avoids the head kick by Whymer.
Nig throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Nig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whymer to score with a decent uppercut.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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 Just Whymer.
Well Whymer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!

After winning the bout, Just Whymer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 879 The Last Dance     
Date:   Feb 20, 2022
#R1#
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuruta checks it well.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Nig throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses the jab.
Nig throws a low kick but Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta 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.#T2#
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Nig lands with a hook. Tsuruta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Nig misses.
Nig misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Nig counters with a thumping low kick.
Nig fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Nig lands.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a left to the body.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Nig misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tsuruta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Tsuruta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nig's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig misses with a right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Nig throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow Tsuruta down.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig 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.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing. #T1#
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Nig misses.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta backing away here, and Nig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuruta misses the target.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuruta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tsuruta misses with a right hand
and Nig counters with a leg kick.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Nig. That snapped Tsuruta's head back.
Tsuruta misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Nig with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Tsuruta's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuruta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Nig throws a right and a left that Tsuruta avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.#T4#
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nig lands with a cross.
Tsuruta throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig scores with a leg kick.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig misses the jab.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig is looking to slow Tsuruta down with leg kicks.
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Nig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tsuruta! Nig lets Tsuruta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tsuruta is rocked!
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nig drops Tsuruta with a huge uppercut! Tsuruta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nig is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Nig wants to slow Al Din down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Al Din's head but Al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Din on the side of the head.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Din moves away.
Al Din walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Al Din checks it.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
Nig throws a hook but Al Din blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Al Din lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nig doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A slow jab from Al Din misses its intended target.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
Nig throws a leg kick
enabling Al Din to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Din throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Din's head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig lands a head shot.
Al Din is looking to land body kicks.
Nig cracks Al Din with a good jab.
Nig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Din.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Din has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Al Din with a nice calf kick.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Nig checks a leg kick.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Nig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Din will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Nig throws a head kick but Al Din moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nig thumps Al Din with a low kick.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Din throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Din throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Din had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Al Din throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Al Din only half commits.
Al Din misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Din doesn't seem phased though.
Nig with a jab.#T3#
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Din throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Din 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.
Nig lands a head shot.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nig lunges at Al Din with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Al Din's hand.
Nig jabs Al Din right on the nose. Al Din blinks but takes it well.
Nig blocks a jab.
Nig catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din misses with a low kick.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Din throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Nig staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Nig releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Din throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nig clobbers Al Din with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Din.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Din checks it well.
Al Din throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig throws a body punch but Al Din moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Din throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Din takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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#
Al Din misses with a leg kick
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Al Din misses.
A jab from Nig misses.
Al Din blocks a jab.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig blocks a leg kick.
Al Din throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig looks for the body kick but Al Din saw that one coming.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Din might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Al Din throws a big shot that misses.
Al Din slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Din checks a leg kick.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Al Din moves out of range as Nig strikes.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Nig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig scores with a jab. Al Din acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Din. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Al Din looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Din lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow Al Din down.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Al Din is out of range.
Al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din avoids the head kick by Nig.
Al Din on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Din steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Al Din is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Din paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nig scores with a body shot.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Al Din's ribs.
Al Din scores with a shot to the body.
Al Din tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Din under the eye.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Din.
Al Din feints and then cracks Nig's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nig down.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Nig.
As Nig looks to move away, Al Din throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Al Din misses with a low kick as Nig jumps back.
Al Din blocks a leg kick.
Nig lands a jab to the head.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Din sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
Al Din checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Din is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Al Din throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Nig finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Din.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Din thows a leg kick but Nig checks it
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Din throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Al Din throws a body kick that misses
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Din in his tracks.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Al Din saw it coming and moves away.
Nig catches Al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig cracks Al Din with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Al Din's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nig missing with a left hand there. Al Din was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig blocks a low kick nicely.
Nig steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Al Din moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Din misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Nig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Nig.
Al Din throws a front kick aimed at Nig's knee but Nig avoids it well.
Al Din ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al Din avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Din is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig tries to score with a low kick but Al Din moves his leg out of the way.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Din.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.#T1#
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Din with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nig to score with a decent uppercut.
Nig throws a low kick but Al Din moves out of range easily.
Nig feints and then cracks Al Din's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Din down.
A leg kick checked by Al Din.
Al Din thinks about countering with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Din blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Din's sensitive parts.
Nig throws a hook but Al Din avoids it easily.
Al Din jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Al Din showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nig.
Nig thuds a left hand into Al Din's body.
Al Din cracks Nig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Al Din comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Din throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Al Din gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nig counters with a good low kick that Al Din was not able to check.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Din lands a jab.
Al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Din misses with a straight left.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick from Al Din.
Al Din throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side.
Al Din backing away here, and Nig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Din throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Din.
Al Din avoids the body shot from Nig. #T3#
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Al Din counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Al Din throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig slips under a jab from Al Din.
Al Din needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Al Din looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Al Din misses with a looping left.
A jab from Al Din finds it's way through Nig's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Nig. #T4#
Nig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nig.
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!
Al Din 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.
Nig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Din misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Nig connects with a looping right hand.
Nig cracks Al Din with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Din misses with a body kick.
Al Din dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Din. Al Din circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Din.
Al Din was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Al Din takes one to the chin there.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Din has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Al Din tries to work over Nig's front leg with a kick but Nig checks it.
Al Din punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Din thuds a left hand into Nig's body.
Al Din displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Din slips under a jab.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Al Din counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Al Din.
Nig is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Al Din thumps Nig with a low kick.
Nig motions for Al Din to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig 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.
Nig scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Nig takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Al Din connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Al Din tried to counter with a leg kick but Nig avoided it.
Al Din checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Din looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al Din checks a leg kick.
Nig 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 clash of legs there as Nig blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a double jab
and Al Din counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Al Din misses.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Al Din cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Al Din lands a big right hand that sends Nig crashing to the mat! Al Din stays standing though and waves Nig back to his feet!#ROC#Nig is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Din finish him?
Al Din moves away from the strike by Nig.
Al Din stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Al Din connects with a leg kick.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Al Din counters with a nice body kick.
Al Din fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nig to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nig looks to clinch but Al Din throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nig taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Badr Al Din!
Badr Al Din decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Bronson throws a low kick but Nig moves out of range easily.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Nig looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
Bronson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Nig avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Nig.
Bronson with a nice cross.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Bronson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson lunges at Nig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nig's hand.
Good exchange - Bronson coming out on top.
Nig misses with the combination.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bronson scores with a nice strike.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.#T2#
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nig 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nig checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nig.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Nig throws a leg kick
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nig misses with a hook.
Bronson throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.#T4#
Nig throws a low kick but Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into Nig's ribs.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronson steps away.
Bronson throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
Bronson throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bronson. That did some damage!
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Nig with a nice cross.
Bronson checks a low kick from Nig.
Nig tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bronson has time to react.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Nig takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bronson staying out of range there.
Nig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Nig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronson throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Nig moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bronson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a double jab
and Bronson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nig really felt that one!#T1#
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nig swinging wildly here.
Bronson throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bronson.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson 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.
Bronson misses with a straight right.
Bronson ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a chopping leg kick but Nig manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronson backing away here, and Nig unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Bronson as he checks the leg kick.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Bronson blocks a jab.
Nig lands with a cross.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Nig knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Bronson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Bronson cracks Nig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig slips a straight right by Bronson.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Bronson drives through and clinches with Nig against the cage.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson is working Nig over against the cage.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig lands a nice uppercut.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nig.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Bronson tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bronson. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bronson slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Nig throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Nig misses.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bronson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Nig lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Bronson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Bronson drives through and clinches with Nig against the cage.
Bronson is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bronson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Bronson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bronson.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Bronson avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nig.
Nig lands a body punch.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with some punches. #BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bronson misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Bronson lands with a nice body kick.
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Bronson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson lands a nice looking body kick.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronson as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson tries to clinch but Nig is having none of it.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bronsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Nig.
Nig moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Nig defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Don Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nig shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson connects with a jab.
Nig punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Bronson saw it coming and moves away.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson with a jab.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig tries to work over Bronson's front leg with a kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson walks into a straight right hand from Nig.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T3#
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
As Nig backs away, Bronson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bronson throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
Bronson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nig under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nice body kick from Bronson.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Nig throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Nig lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bronson backs up against the cage.
Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig moves out of range as Bronson strikes.
Bronson thumps Nig with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target. #T4#
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronson is wise to it.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nig is out of range.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Bronson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nig Nig!

A very excited looking Nig Nig 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: SYN 863 Christmas Joy     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
Nig tries to score with a low kick but Slayin moves his leg out of the way.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Slayin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slayin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig throws a leg kick but Slayin checks it.
Slayin throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig throws a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin avoids the body shot from Nig.
Slayin slips a jab from Nig.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slayin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nig misses with a low kick.
It looked like Slayin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Slayin misses.
Nig checks a low kick from Slayin.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slayin. That did some damage!#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slayin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slayin slips a straight right by Nig.
A low kick lands for Slayin.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Slayin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nig thinking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Slayin throws out a powerful jab.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Slayin moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Nig wants to slow Slayin down by chopping away at his legs.
Slayin is looking for a counter combo.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down.
Good leg kick by Nig. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig throws a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slayin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slayin scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig scores with a jab. Slayin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nig avoids the head kick by Slayin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Slayin misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Slayin misses with an uppercut
and Slayin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slayin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayin throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig tries a low kick but Slayin avoids it.
Slayin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nig. #T3#
Slayin swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Good work by Slayin as he checks the leg kick.
Slayin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nig fails to land the takedown.
Slayin checks a leg kick nicely.
Slayin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slayin moves in looking to clinch but Nig pushes him off.
Slayin checks a leg kick.
Nig throws the left hand but Slayin avoids the punch easily.
Slayin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Slayin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig misses with a low kick. #T4#
Slayin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig misses the jab.
Slayin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayin's knee momentarily.
Slayin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slayin throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Nig checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slayin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig thumps Slayin with a low kick.
Nig wants to slow Slayin down by chopping away at his legs.
Slayin throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Slayin only half commits.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Slayin.
Nig misses with a kick to the body
letting Slayin counter with a right hand.
Slayin scoring well with a low kick there.
Slayin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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#
Slayin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Slayin blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Nig 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.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Slayin moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
As Nig looks to move away, Slayin throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
Slayin checks a low kick from Nig.
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayin.
Slayin is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Slayin. Those never looked like landing.
Nig tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Nig wants to slow Slayin down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slayin checks it well.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Slayin moved out of range nicely.
Slayin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slayin misses with a straight left.
Nig throws a head kick but Slayin moves out of range.
Slayin misses with a looping left.
Nig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nig motions for Slayin to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slayin is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Nig thumps Slayin with a low kick.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Slayin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Slayin lands a head kick! #T2#
Slayin looks to throw a body kick
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayin's hands.
Slayin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig tries to work over Slayin's front leg with a kick but Slayin checks it.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slayin.
Slayin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayin throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Slayin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Slayin does it's job there.
Nig checks a low kick from Slayin.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Slayin throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slayin.
Slayin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slayin throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayin.
Good leg kick by Nig.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Slayin throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayin tries to clinch up.
Slayin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nig counters with a good low kick that Slayin was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slayin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig throws a nice looking combination but Slayin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Slayin checks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slayin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nig misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slayin.
A clash of legs there as Nig blocks the low kick.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Slayin misses with a low kick.
Slayin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig 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.
Slayin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Nig misses
and Slayin counters with a thumping low kick.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayin is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayin.
Slayin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Slayin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Slayin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Slayin counters with a head kick.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Slayin saw it coming and moves away.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Nig feints and then cracks Slayin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayin down.
Slayin misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Slayin.
Slayin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Slayin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slayin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Slayin misses with a wild combination.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slayin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slayin.
Nig slips a straight right by Slayin.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig throws a leg kick
and Slayin counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Nig throws a low kick but Slayin moves out of range easily.
Nig slips under a jab.
Slayin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Nig is looking to chop away at Slayin's legs.
Slayin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Slayin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Slayin.
Nig lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slayin backs up against the cage.
Slayin throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Slayin does no damage.
Slayin walks into a jab.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
A low kick lands for Nig.
Slayin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him. #CL2#
Nig pushes Slayin up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slayin.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Nig blocks with his arms.
Slayin can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action. #TD2#
Nig jumps guard and drags Slayin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Slayin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nig has wrist control.#SU#
Slayin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nig, up you get!
A head kick misses from Slayin.
Slayin throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Nig finds it's target.
Nig blocks a jab.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Slayin counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Slayin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Slayin takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Slayin.
Slayin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slayin on the side of the head.
Slayin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nig will feel that in the morning.
Slayin throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Slayin is looking to chop away at Nig's legs.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Nig blocks a jab.
Slayin walks into a left hand.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slayin has time to react.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slayin lands a jab to the head.
Slayin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nig Nig.
Well Nig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

Nig Nig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Defoe tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig 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.
Nig clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe tried to score with a low kick but Nig checks it.
Nig lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Defoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Defoe moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nig counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and moves out of range.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig lands with a cross.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Nig. #T2#
Nig lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Defoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Nig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Nig 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.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Nig tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Jab from Nig.#T4#
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Defoe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Nig is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Nig 's knee.
Nig with a jab.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Nig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nig doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
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#
Nig walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Defoe misses
and Nig counters with a good low kick that Defoe was not able to check.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Defoe with a body shot.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Defoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nig's hands.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Defoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a combination that misses
and Nig counters with an outside leg kick.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Nig.
Nig is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Nig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig throws a head kick but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Defoe misses with a straight right.
Nig swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a series of punches but Defoe moves out of range.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Nig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Defoe.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Defoe looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig checks a low kick from Defoe.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Nig counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Defoe tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Defoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Defoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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#
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Nig tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
Nig blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Nig thows a leg kick but Defoe checks it
and Defoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
A jab from Defoe misses. #T1#
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe walks into a jab.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nig flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Nig throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hurricane Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Nig misses.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Both fighters circling a little - Defoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Defoe cracks Nig with a good jab.#T3#
Defoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Defoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nig takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
Nig with a nice cross.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nig throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
A left lands for Nig.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Defoe misses with a hook to the body
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig cracks Defoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends Defoe's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Defoe - the referee stops the clock and Nig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Defoe. Nig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Defoe jabs Nig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

Nig Nig tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: GAMMA#920 Papa v Raffington     
Date:   Nov 13, 2021
#R1#
Ahai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahai unleashes a big counter combination but Nig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahai throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Nig throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nig. That snapped Ahai's head back.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ahai in his tracks.
Ahai misses with a body kick.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Nig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahai is out of range.
Ahai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahai was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Ahai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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!
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ahai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nig is out of range. #T1#
Nig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig jabs Ahai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nig.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Ahai looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Ahai throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahai. Ahai obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Ahai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Ahai ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig digs a good body shot into Ahai's ribs.
Ahai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Ahai saw it coming and moves away.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Ahai moves away and avoids it.
Nig 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.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahai has time to react.
Ahai walks into a jab.
Ahai throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahai.
Nice body kick from Ahai.
Nig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Ahai tenderised Nig's leg. Nig is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nig with a jab.
Nig is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Nig.
Ahai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Nig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nig.#ROC#Ahai is rocked!
Nig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahai is still on wobbly legs! Can Nig finish him?
Ahai takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Ahai slips a straight right by Nig.
A jab from Nig misses.
Ahai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nig.#T4#
Nig swings for the body but Ahai moves out of range. #KD#
Nig cracks Ahai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nig has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ahai to stand back up!
Ahai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nig drops Ahai with a big left hand! Ahai is injured, injured bad! Nig jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig 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: GAMMA#916 Papa v Roland     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
Nig throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr tests Nig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Nig's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nig on the side of the head.
Nig cracks MacArthur Jnr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
We've been informed that Nig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nig connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
Nig misses with a shot to the body
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nig is out of range. #T1#
Nig throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Jnr tries to avoid it.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Nig with a good jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
Nig lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Nig with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig lands an overhand right.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Nig.
Nig misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot.
Nig throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Jnr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Nig finds it's target.
Nig swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacArthur Jnr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig misses with a low kick as MacArthur Jnr jumps back.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Nig blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr with the inside leg kick.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Jnr moves away.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur Jnr under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nig is able to avoid easily.
Nig misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig lands a jab to MacArthur Jnr's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Nig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacArthur Jnr rather than just go for the knockout.
Nig misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by MacArthur Jnr. Beautiful body shot.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp 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!
Nig blocks a head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Nig throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Jnr's leg but MacArthur Jnr calmly moves out of range.
Nig throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Nig scores with a body shot.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to Nig's midsection.#KD#
MacArthur Jnr lands a big head kick that sends Nig tumbling to the mat! MacArthur Jnr takes a step backwards and waves Nig back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Nig is rocked!
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Nig.
As Nig backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacArthur Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
Nig connects with a jab.
A big left from Nig misses.
Nig scores with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Nig does no damage.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Nig throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Nig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nig misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nig lands with an overhand left.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacArthur Jnr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nig. That did some damage!
Nig throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Jnrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Jnr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
MacArthur Jnr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nig slips under a jab from MacArthur Jnr.#T4#
MacArthur Jnr cracks Nig with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nig throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a series of punches but Nig moves out of range.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur Jnr's head.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a leg kick.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
MacArthur Jnr swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig motions for MacArthur Jnr to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
Nig thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Nig digs a good hook to MacArthur Jnr's body.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with a body shot
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a thumping low kick.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nig avoids it.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Nig misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
Nig misses the body punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a thumping low kick.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr jabs Nig right on the nose. Nig blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body shot.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Jnr. That snapped Nig's head back.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Nig avoids it.
Nig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nig misses with a straight left. #T2#
MacArthur Jnr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig feints and then cracks MacArthur Jnr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig stuns MacArthur Jnr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a push kick.
Nig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. Nig should have avoided that one.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
Nig takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses its target.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from Nig.
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.#T3#
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a low kick, right behind MacArthur Jnr 's knee.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
Nig wants to slow MacArthur Jnr down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig works MacArthur Jnr's body with a nice hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws a leg kick
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Nig misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Jnr drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Nig throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow MacArthur Jnr down.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick nicely.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig thows a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that drops Nig like a sack of potatoes! MacArthur Jnr dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#911 Turilo v Falcone     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Enchãrya's shoulder, as Enchãrya tries to avoid the shot.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Enchãrya seems unphased.
Enchãrya misses the shot to the body.
Enchãrya looks for the body kick but Nig saw that one coming.
Enchãrya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig blocks the body kick.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enchãrya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Enchãrya manages to avoid it.
Nig takes one to the side of the head.
Enchãrya tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
Enchãrya fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
Nig seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Enchãrya seems unphased.
Enchãrya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Enchãrya moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchãrya just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig needs to keep his hands up - Enchãrya had a free shot at his head there.
Enchãrya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Enchãrya throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range. #T1#
Enchãrya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Nig throws a hook but Enchãrya avoids it easily.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nig misses the body punch
and Enchãrya counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Nig misses.
Enchãrya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Enchãrya jabs Nig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Enchãrya lands a right hook to the body.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Enchãrya.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Enchãrya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Enchãrya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nig rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Enchãrya is just out of range.
Nig connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Nig misses.
Enchãrya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Enchãrya takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Nig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nig blocks a body shot from Enchãrya.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Enchãrya avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards.
Enchãrya cracks Nig with a nice body shot.
Enchãrya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Enchãrya takes a shot to the head.
Nig lands a body punch.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enchãrya's elbow.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enchãrya misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Enchãrya fails to land.
Enchãrya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enchãrya.
Nig tries a body shot but Enchãrya blocks it.
Nig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Enchãrya backwards.
Enchãrya working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Nig working aggressively here.
Enchãrya struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Enchãrya swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Nig misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig misses with some punches.
Enchãrya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Enchãrya lands an uppercut.
Enchãrya managing to block the knees to the body from Nig.
Nig tries to work over Enchãrya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enchãrya gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Enchãrya. #T4#
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Enchãrya controls his hands.
Enchãrya lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Enchãrya avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Enchãrya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enchãrya blocking some punches.
Enchãrya misses with some punches.
Enchãrya working aggressively here.
Enchãrya can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Enchãrya throws a head punch that misses.
Enchãrya swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig lands a nice elbow.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enchãrya scores with a hook to the body.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enchãrya scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Enchãrya controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damagon Enchãrya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nig misses with a low kick.
Enchãrya throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Enchãrya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nig has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Enchãrya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig moves forwards but Enchãrya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Enchãrya moved out of range.
Enchãrya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Enchãrya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enchãrya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Enchãrya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enchãrya misses with a low kick.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enchãrya tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enchãrya lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig jabs Enchãrya right on the nose. Enchãrya blinks but takes it well.
Enchãrya staying out of range there.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchãrya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Enchãrya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enchãrya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Enchãrya misses with a hook.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Enchãrya saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enchãrya. Nig shrugs it off though.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enchãrya scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enchãrya blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Enchãrya finds it's target.
Enchãrya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enchãrya scores with a nice head shot.
Nig moves out of range as Enchãrya throws a body kick.
Enchãrya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab. #T2#
Enchãrya with the inside leg kick.
Nig tries to move into range but Enchãrya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Enchãrya misses with a wild body shot.
Nig fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enchãrya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nig avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig throws a hook but Enchãrya blocks it.
Enchãrya tries a quick counter leg kick but Nig is wise to it.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enchãrya is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nig throws a jab when Enchãrya was well out of range.
Nig misses the jab.
Enchãrya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Enchãrya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nig is looking to chop away at Enchãrya's legs.
Nig backing away here, and Enchãrya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Nig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Enchãrya throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Enchãrya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Enchãrya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Enchãrya thumps Nig with a low kick.
Enchãrya with a hook.
Enchãrya misses with a hook.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
Enchãrya with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Nig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enchãrya wants to land a leg kick but Nig is out of range.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Nig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enchãrya throws a half hearted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enchãrya.
Nice defenses there by Enchãrya.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enchãrya.
Enchãrya checks a low kick from Nig.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enchãrya.
A good leg kick by Nig.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enchãrya.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enchãrya doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Enchãrya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enchãrya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Enchãrya moved out of range.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick.
Nig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enchãrya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchãrya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Enchãrya connects with a leg kick.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Enchãrya throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Enchãrya misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Enchãrya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enchãrya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Enchãrya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Enchãrya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchãrya slips under a jab.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Enchãrya.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nig staying out of range there.#CL#
Nig darts in and clinches Enchãrya up against the cage.
Enchãrya prevents a body shot from Nig.
Enchãrya throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Enchãrya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enchãrya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Enchãrya.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Enchãrya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Enchãrya can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Enchãrya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
A short uppercut from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Enchãrya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nig tries a knee to the head but Enchãrya blocks it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Damagon Enchãrya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enchãrya pushes Nig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Enchãrya tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Enchãrya back against the cage.
Enchãrya lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Enchãrya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enchãrya lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Enchãrya digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig takes a shot to the head.
Enchãrya tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enchãrya has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
Nig Nig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Enchãrya controls his hands.
Enchãrya misses with some punches. #BC2#
Enchãrya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Enchãrya pushes Nig away with a front kick.
Enchãrya lands a nice looking body kick.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya connects with a leg kick.
Enchãrya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nig!
Nig will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Enchãrya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Enchãrya lands the left hand.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Enchãrya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Enchãrya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Enchãrya fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nig to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nig looks to clinch but Enchãrya throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nig taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damagon Enchãrya!
A victorious Damagon Enchãrya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#907 Daughtrey v Weight     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Nig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marley.
Nig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Nig throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Marley.
Nig thuds a left hand into Marley's body.
Nig misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Marley misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Nig.#T1#
Marley misses with a straight right.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Marley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
It seemed like Nig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
Nig misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Marley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Marley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nig feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley throws a right hand that misses
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Marley avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Marley 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.
Marley avoids the body shot from Nig.
Marley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nig's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot to the body from Marley misses
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig scores with a hook.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Marley's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Nig 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.#T3#
Marley throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig thumps Marley with a low kick.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Nig's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nig duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley looks to land a combination but Nig avoids it well.
Marley scores with a nice head shot.
Marley misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
Nig thows a leg kick but Marley checks it
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Nig tries to clinch up.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Nig misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
A good leg kick by Nig.
Marley slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Marley moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley avoids the body shot from Nig.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Nig wants to slow Marley down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig jabs at Marley's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nig slips a jab from Marley.
Marley misses with a double jab
and Nig counters with a right hand to the body.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley slips under a jab.
Nig defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley slips a straight right by Nig.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Nig lands the left hand.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Marley's head.
Marley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig throws a low kick but Marley moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Nig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marley to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nig clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marley is able to avoid easily.
Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Nig tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
A combination from Marley does no damage.
Marley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Nig wants to clinch but Marley slips to the side
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Nig checks a leg kick nicely.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Marley throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Marley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig takes one on the button.#T2#
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig jabs at Marley's body.
Marley throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Marley misses with a low kick.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marley momentarily.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Marley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marley tries to move into range but Nig moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nig cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Marley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marley misses with a two punch combination.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nig cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marley works Nig's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Nig misses.
Marley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.#T4#
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Marley seems unphased.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nig punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nig thuds his right hand into Marley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley staying out of range there.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marley doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marley misses with a hook.
Marley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Marley's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Marley tries to land a leg kick but Nig saw it coming and moves away.
Nig thumps Marley with a low kick.
Marley throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marley rather than just go for the knockout.
Marley throws a sloppy head kick and Nig moves out of range easily.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Nig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig. #T1#
Nig throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Marley misses.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Nig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marley back to the cage. Nig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but Marley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nig defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Marley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Nig catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Ezekiel Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig throws a low kick but Marley avoids it.
Marley throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Nig lands a nice shot that snaps Marley's head back.
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a nice uppercut.
Marley misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marley doesn't seem phased though.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley misses with a hook #CL2#
and Nig counters by moving into the clinch.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig. #T3#
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Marley throws a right hand that Nig ducks under and follows up with a left that Nig also avoids with ease.
Marley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nig is out of range and Marley settles back down.
Nig dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marley throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Marley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig swings for the body but Marley moves out of range. #CL2#
Nig clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Marley tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nig scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Nig.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nig.
Nig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Nig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Nig blocks it.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Nig blocks it.
Nig throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

Nig Nig 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: GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacArthur Jnr, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr thows a body kick. Nig tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacArthur Jnr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacArthur Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig wants to slow MacArthur Jnr down by chopping away at his legs.
MacArthur Jnr clobbers Nig with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab.
MacArthur Jnr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Nig releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nig throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacArthur Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacArthur Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Jnr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Good work by Nig as he checks the leg kick.
Nig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacArthur Jnr tried to counter with a leg kick but Nig avoided it.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr with a jab.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Nig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nig throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
Nig lands a nice hook to MacArthur Jnr's body. MacArthur Jnr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Nig tenderised MacArthur Jnr's leg. MacArthur Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Nig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
MacArthur Jnr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Jnr sets himself, and Nig steps forward looking for the clinch! MacArthur Jnr avoids it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from Nig.#T2#
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur Jnr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur Jnr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nig to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and MacArthur Jnr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and MacArthur Jnr only half commits.
Nig takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
Nig throws out a counter right but MacArthur Jnr avoids it with no problem.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacArthur Jnr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Nig slips a straight right by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Nig misses.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Jnr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nig walks into a straight right hand from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a hook to the body. Nig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nig throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Nig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws a chopping leg kick but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nig swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
A head kick from MacArthur Jnr lands but Nig takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Nig drives through and clinches with MacArthur Jnr against the cage.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to break the clinch but Nig is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig presses MacArthur Jnr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Nig.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nig.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice body kick.
Nig stuns MacArthur Jnr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Jnr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nig on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nig doesn't seem phased though.
Nig walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Jnr.
Nig misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nig misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a combination. Nig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Nig throws the left hand but MacArthur Jnr avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Nig's knee but Nig avoids it well.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
Nig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur Jnr under the eye.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacArthur Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Nig backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacArthur Jnr blocks a jab.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Nig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Nig with an open hand slap.
Nig throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
MacArthur Jnr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nig doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nig with a nice calf kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Nig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
Nig misses with a shot to the body
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook. MacArthur Jnr ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur Jnr blocks the leg kick.
Nig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Jnr misses the jab.
Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr throws out a leg kick but Nig moves out of range and MacArthur Jnr only half commits.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Nig shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Jnr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nig has time to react.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body punch from Nig.
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 Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig wants to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr keeps it at a distance.
Nig throws a body punch but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Jnr.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur Jnr under the eye.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur Jnr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Nig on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nig misses with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig defending well as MacArthur Jnr loads up on a big left hand.
Nig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Jnr is just out of range.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick but Nig checks it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig avoids the body shot from MacArthur Jnr.
Nig throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Nig misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Nig cracks MacArthur Jnr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacArthur Jnr checks a leg kick.
Nig clobbers MacArthur Jnr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range and Nig settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Jnr misses the target.
Nig tries a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the leg kick from Nig.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses its target.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacArthur Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacArthur Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.#T3#
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice body kick.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig. #CL2#
Nig forces MacArthur Jnr back against the cage and clinches.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Jnr uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as MacArthur Jnr controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Jnr.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Jnr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacArthur Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hand.
Nig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands an elbow just above Nig 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A short right from MacArthur Jnr on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a body shot. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Jnr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
MacArthur Jnr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Jnr thumps Nig with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacArthur Jnr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Jnr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Jnr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Jnr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!

An out of breath Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Nig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and Bolleke counters with a straight right hand.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nig works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Nig misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bolleke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nig is looking to get back to is feet but Bolleke passes into side control.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nig is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nig tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bolleke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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!
Bolleke raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Bolleke throws some wild stikes that Nig manages to avoid easily.
Nig is trying desperately to improve position.
Nig bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bolleke managing to control the position.
Bolleke 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.#SUB#
Bolleke has his foot on Nig's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nig works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Nig stopping the sweep attempt from Bolleke.
Nig controlling from the top position.
Nig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bolleke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nig is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Bolleke looking to control.
Bolleke is pulling down on Nig's head to control his posture.
Bolleke controls Nig momentarily but Nig frees himself.
Bolleke is trying to hold Nig in close to prevent damage but Nig has managed to pass into half guard.
Bolleke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nig sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig lands a jab.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a series of strikes. Nig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig slips a jab from Bolleke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a nice looking combination but Nig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Nig clinches up with Bolleke and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke pushes Nig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolleke misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Bolleke tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Bolleke back against the cage.
Nig prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Nig manages to get underhooks.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Bolleke misses with the head strike.
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolleke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolleke lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolleke.
A right hook to the body lands for Nig.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head.
Nig stops a takedown attempt from Bolleke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Nig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig lands a nice shot to the body.
Nig works on Bolleke's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Nig.
Nig pushes Bolleke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
Nig presses Bolleke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nig.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Bolleke throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Bolleke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nig prevents the takedown attempt.
Nig lands a left hand.
Bolleke takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Nig. #T3#
Nig presses Bolleke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nig pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig misses with some punches.
Bolleke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig misses with some punches.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nig missing with knees to the body.
Bolleke prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig is leaning against Bolleke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig is working Bolleke over against the cage.#T4#
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig.
Nig lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Nig drops Bolleke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bolleke looks back up at him and smiles so Nig waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Nig counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bolleke! He's just covering up as Nig starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig 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: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Nig moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Nig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire 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.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire cracks Nig with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.#T1#
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Nig doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Nig slips under a jab from McGuire.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nig.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries a low kick but Nig avoids it.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Nig counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nig slips a straight right by McGuire.
Nig tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.#CL2#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Nig. Nig maintains the clinch.
McGuire controlling the action here for a moment.
Nig missing with knees to the body.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Nig.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Nig lands with a left to the head.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Nig.
A right hook to the body lands for Nig.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
McGuire looking to stall.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Nig lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Nig.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nig lands with a left to the head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Nig lands with a cross.
Nig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McGuire tries to clinch but Nig moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Nig.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nig lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Nig.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nig.
Nig lands with a left to the head.
Nig lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire blocking some punches. #T1##BC#
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
McGuire tried to score with a low kick but Nig checks it.
Nig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Nig throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
McGuire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Nig jumps back.
Nig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire keeps Nig at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!#CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nig blocks a leg kick.
McGuire is looking to wear down Nig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nig misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nig lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand. #T3#
McGuire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Nig has managed to clinch.
McGuire wants to break free but Nig has control.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nig.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Nig tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Nig working aggressively here. #T4#
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Nig digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Nig lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Nig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nig.
McGuire wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nig lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Nig digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Nig.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Nig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Nig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Nig pushes off an throws an elbow but McGuire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Nig won't allow it.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands. #T2#
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Nig.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Nig.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig is working McGuire over against the cage.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nig tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Nig.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses with some punches.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nig is keeping busy.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nig.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#Mike McGuire's cut is getting worse.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nig.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Nig is controlling him.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Nig.
Nig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nig crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Nig digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Nig blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Nig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nig working aggressively here.
A short right from Nig on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

A very excited looking Nig Nig 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: GAMMA#890 Falcone v Mitchell     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire 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.
Nig swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nig momentarily.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nig is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGuire swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
McGuire takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Nig counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Nig blocks a leg kick.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nig tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
Nig 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.
Nig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire is looking to wear down Nig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGuire misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nig drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Nig's front leg but catches the back leg as Nig tries to avoid it.
Nig checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A body shot lands from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Nig sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Nig.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig.
Nig digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Nig avoids nicely. #CL#
McGuire drives through and clinches with Nig against the cage.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage. #BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Nig wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire'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#
McGuire swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
McGuire 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.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Nig sees coming a mile off.
McGuire throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
McGuire lands a jab.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire slips a jab from Nig.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.#CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Nig breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nig tries to land a leg kick but McGuire saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire with a hook.
McGuire staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Nig wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nig looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Mike McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Good work by Nig as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Nig throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Nig avoids them all with ease.
Nig is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Nig tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuire is wise to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nig walks into a jab.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nig on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Nig misses the shot to the body. #T3#
McGuire misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a leg kick.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Nig.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig lands a left hand.
Nig misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Nig working aggressively here.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire prevents Nig from breaking the clinch.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nig.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire thumps Nig with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Nig releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nig shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Nig moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Nig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire motions for Nig to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire works Nig's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire thumps Nig with a low kick.
McGuire takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As McGuire backs off Nig throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.#CL#
McGuire has Nig up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with the head strike. #T2#
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Nig prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
McGuire tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Nig.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Nig. #BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nig swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Nig counters by moving into the clinch.
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nig 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#885 Manowaru v Horse     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig throws a hook but Zexi avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zexi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zexi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig moves in looking to clinch but Zexi pushes him off.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Zexi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zexi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi throws a counter combo.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig is looking to counter the offense by Zexi and move into the clinch.#T1#
Zexi throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Zexi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zexi misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Zexi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Zexi slips the punch.
Zexi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nig tries a low kick but Zexi avoids it.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zexi manages to avoid it.
Zexi unleashes a big counter combination but Nig bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zexi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters with a leg kick.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zexi.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig slips a jab from Zexi.
Nig is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zexi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Zexi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zexi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zexi shoots in looking for a takedown. Nig tries to sprawl out of it but Zexi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Zexi clinches.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zexi blocks a body shot from Nig.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Zexi on the inside. #T4#
Zexi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage. #BC#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zexi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Zexi off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zexi looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Zexi misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zexi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zexi throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zexi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Zexi connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zexi is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zexi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Nig.
Zexi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Zexi misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zexi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zexi swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
A low kick from Nig misses #KD2#
and Zexi counters with a left hand that sends Nig to the canvas! #ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Nig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oh Nig is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zexi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zexi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zexi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Zexi chips away with some ground and pound.
Zexi stands and throws Nig's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Zexi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig is looking for a sweep.
Zexi is putting a hurting on Nig here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zexi trying to control the position but Nig is working away.
Nig is trying to control Zexi's posture but Zexi avoids it.
Zexi is looking to take a break and control but Nig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Zexi scores with punches from side control.
Zexi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zexi lands some shots froms side control.
Nig is looking to regain half guard here but Zexi keeps moving and retains side control.
Zexi throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Nig is looking to reverse the position.
Zexi trying to control the action but Nig is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zexi tries for a kimura but Nig is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nig is not content to let Zexi control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dai Zexi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zexi.
Nig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Zexi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Nig is looking to wear down Zexi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zexi swats away the attempt to clinch by Nig.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Nig Nig's cut is getting worse.#CL#
Nig rushes Zexi and presses him up against the cage.
Zexi tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zexi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zexi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zexi misses with the head strike.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Zexi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Zexi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nig lands a left hand.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Zexi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Zexi.
A body shot lands from Nig.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Zexi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Zexi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
Zexi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zexi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zexi backwards.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zexi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zexi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zexi lands a nice uppercut.
Zexi tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Zexi back against the cage.
A short right from Zexi.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Zexi controls the action.
Zexi lands with a light punch inside.
Zexi gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zexi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Zexi misses with some punches.
Dai Zexi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Zexi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zexi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow. #T3#
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Zexi as the two fighters clinch.
Zexi working aggressively here.
Nig tries a body shot but Zexi blocks it.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Zexi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Zexi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zexi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Zexi on the inside.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zexi on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zexi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zexi's elbow.
Zexi lands a left hand.
Zexi lands a body shot.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zexi throws a big uppercut that drops Nig! More strikes from Zexi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nig lies dazed against the cage as Zexi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Zexi!
A victorious Dai Zexi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Cole 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.
Nig works Cole's body with a nice hook.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T1#
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nig's head backwards.
Nig throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nig stuffs the takedown.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Nig there.
Cole moves away from the strike by Nig.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nig pinned against the cage. Nig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nig works the jab nicely.#T2#
Cole takes one on the button.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole misses with the body kick
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole misses with a hook to the body
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Cole is rocked!#TD#
Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in Nig's guard.
Nig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nig 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nig 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##T3#
Nig not doing much here.
Cole is looking to control Nig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Nig not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole wants to control but Nig passes into side. #SU2#
Nig decides to stand back up.
Cole swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Nig gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole blocks a body shot from Nig.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig prevents the takedown attempt.
Nig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow. #TD#
Cole is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nig can't fight it off and eventually Cole manages to take the fight to the floor. Nig looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
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#
Cole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cole swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nig is trying to defend but Cole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nig keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Cole lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2#
Nig manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Nig has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Nig is working Cole over against the cage.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Nig misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Nig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nig cracks Cole with a good jab.
Cole misses the body punch
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Cole drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole 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.
Nig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Nig blocks nicely.
Cole wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving.
Nig working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Nig is retaining full guard. #T3#
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cole is looking to wear down Nig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Nig closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Cole can't get the takedown.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Nig as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
A short right from Nig. #TD#
Cole gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Nig is concentrating on defense, preventing Cole from advancing position.
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nig defending well though.
Nig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole is thwarting Nig's attempts to control the position.
Cole missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole is controlling the pace.
Cole landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cole.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Nig lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Nig moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nig.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #T1#
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Nig'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.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nig.
Nig misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cole.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole lands the left hand.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Cole takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cole misses with the body kick
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole misses the body punch
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
A cross from Nig lands.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Nig.
Cole thows a leg kick but Nig checks it #KD2#
and Nig counters with a nice right hand that sends Cole toppling to the canvas! Cole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nig finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole swings for the body but Nig moves out of range. #CL2#
Nig has managed to clinch.
Cole blocking some punches. #T4#
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nig pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cole.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Nig manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Nig moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nig.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Cole is predictable there
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Nig lands a big uppercut and Cole crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cole looks OK. Nig waves Cole back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

Nig Nig 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: GAMMA#876 Kodjia v Manowaru     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Nig checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Enchãrya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nig misses with a body shot
and Enchãrya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nig checks a leg kick.
Enchãrya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Enchãrya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
Nig throws a jab when Enchãrya was well out of range.
Enchãrya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enchãrya was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Enchãrya just misses with a punch to the body.
Enchãrya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damagon Enchãrya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enchãrya blocks a jab.
Enchãrya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Enchãrya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Enchãrya throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Enchãrya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enchãrya misses with a body shot.
Enchãrya tries to clinch but Nig moves away
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enchãrya throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
Nig avoids the body shot from Enchãrya.
Donk. Nig catches Enchãrya right on the button with a cross.
Nig takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enchãrya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Nig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Enchãrya rather than just go for the knockout.
Enchãrya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Enchãrya scores with a nice strike.#T2#
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 Nig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nig.
Enchãrya works the jab nicely.
Nig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Nig gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Enchãrya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enchãrya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Nig clinches with his opponent.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya blocking some punches.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nig obliges.
Nig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Enchãrya is defending well for now.
Nig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Enchãrya scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nig misses with some punches.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Enchãrya avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enchãrya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enchãrya lands a shot to the body.
Enchãrya slowing the pace effectively.
Enchãrya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Enchãrya avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Enchãrya wants to get back to striking at distance but Nig won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Enchãrya.
Nig blocks a body shot from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Enchãrya lands a body shot.
Nig looks winded!
Enchãrya lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Enchãrya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Enchãrya prevents a body shot from Nig.
Enchãrya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
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!#BC2#
Nig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Enchãrya throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Enchãrya.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Enchãrya is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Enchãrya lands with a kick to the ribs.
Enchãrya connects with the punch.
Enchãrya delivers a nice body kick.
Enchãrya lands a nice shot to the body.
Enchãrya with a jab.
Enchãrya moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Enchãrya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Enchãrya throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Enchãrya connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchãrya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Enchãrya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Enchãrya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enchãrya.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enchãrya doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig jabs Enchãrya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Damagon Enchãrya is winning the standup battle so far.
Enchãrya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enchãrya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nig. That did some damage!
Enchãrya loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Enchãrya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nig can do to turn this around?
Nig 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.
Enchãrya is looking to land body kicks.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchãrya throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enchãrya lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nig feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Nig misses.
Enchãrya misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a low kick, right behind Enchãrya 's knee.
Enchãrya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good work by Nig as he checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Enchãrya.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enchãrya.
Enchãrya scores with a leg kick.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Nig slips under a jab from Enchãrya.
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
Enchãrya looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Enchãrya jabs Nig right on the nose. Nig blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Enchãrya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Enchãrya scrambles back to his feet.
Enchãrya throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Enchãrya misses with a body shot.
Enchãrya throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Enchãrya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Enchãrya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Nig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Enchãrya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Enchãrya misses
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nig in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Enchãrya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchãrya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Enchãrya does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nig throws a leg kick
and Enchãrya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enchãrya. That's going to slow Nig down.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig tries to work over Enchãrya's front leg with a kick but Enchãrya checks it.
Enchãrya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enchãrya.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Enchãrya throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Enchãrya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Enchãrya throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Enchãrya misses with a looping right.
Nig wants to slow Enchãrya down by chopping away at his legs.
Enchãrya fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nig just manages to avoid it.
Enchãrya throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Enchãrya misses with a straight left.
Enchãrya looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.#T4#
Nig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Enchãrya can pounce on him.
Enchãrya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nig.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Enchãrya saw that one coming.
A jab from Enchãrya misses.
Nig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya staying out of range there.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Enchãrya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Enchãrya tries to score with a low kick but Nig moves his leg out of the way.
Nig throws out a counter right but Enchãrya avoids it with no problem.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Enchãrya. That's going to slow Nig down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damagon Enchãrya dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Enchãrya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Enchãrya misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Enchãrya throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nig swings for the body but Enchãrya moves out of range.
Enchãrya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
Enchãrya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Enchãrya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Nig checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Enchãrya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nig misses with a hook
enabling Enchãrya to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Enchãrya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nig stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Enchãrya takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig throws a hook but Enchãrya avoids it easily.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Enchãrya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Enchãrya's head.
Enchãrya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Enchãrya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nig under the eye.
Nig has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Enchãrya.
Nig tries to work over Enchãrya's front leg with a kick but Enchãrya checks it.
Nig moves away from the strike by Enchãrya.
Enchãrya keeps the fight on the outside.
Enchãrya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nig Nig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Enchãrya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nig throws out a counter right but Enchãrya avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Nig misses. #CL2#
Nig closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig tries a body shot but Enchãrya blocks it.
Nig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enchãrya's elbow.
Enchãrya works on Nig's body with a couple of short punches.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Enchãrya as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Enchãrya.
A shot in the inside from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Enchãrya misses with a body punch.
Enchãrya tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Enchãrya.
Damagon Enchãrya has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Enchãrya throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Enchãrya lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya is working Nig over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Enchãrya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
A right hand to the body from Enchãrya.
Enchãrya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enchãrya is leaning against Nig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Enchãrya lands a body punch. #BC#
Enchãrya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enchãrya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Enchãrya throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enchãrya cracks Nig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Enchãrya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Enchãrya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nig in his tracks.
Enchãrya scores with the left hand. Nig knows he should have avoided that one.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enchãrya.
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Enchãrya throws out the jab.
Enchãrya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Enchãrya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enchãrya.
Nig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig moves out of range as Enchãrya throws a body kick.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Enchãrya misses the target.
Damagon Enchãrya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A clash of legs there as Enchãrya blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damagon Enchãrya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Enchãrya 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damagon Enchãrya!

Damagon Enchãrya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
King connects with a jab.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nig's head.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
King drops Nig with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nig looks back up at him and smiles so King waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Nig is breathing heavily.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
King drops Nig with a big left hand! Nig is injured, injured bad! King jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley King!
Harley King 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: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Nig misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Cole tries to score with a low kick but Nig moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Nig.#T1#
Cole with a nice cross.
Cole throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nig's waist but Nig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cole off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.#T2#
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Cole throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Cole misses
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Nig breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Cole throws a front kick aimed at Nig's knee but Nig avoids it well.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Nig avoids the body shot from Cole. #T4#
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Nig misses.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Nig avoids it well and moves away.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nig throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nig is controlling Cole's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cole tries for a takedown but Nig circles away easily
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole has his takedown stuffed
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.#T1#
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Nig misses with a right hand #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole throws a strike but Nig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cole is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cole wants to sweep here but Nig controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nig stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Nig sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nig tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig lands an overhand right.
A jab from Nig finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nig sprawls and moves away.
Nig avoids the body shot from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands. #T1#
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole is trying to stall.
Nig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Nig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a right hand
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig misses with a leg kick.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Cole checks it.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig thuds a left hand into Cole's body.
Michael Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Nig finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Cole looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Nig coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T3#
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick lands for Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Jab from Nig.
Nig misses with a body punch #TD#
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Nig sneaks out the side door and pushes Cole away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

A very excited looking Nig Nig 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: GAMMA#861 Manowaru v Ruas     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Hand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Of Hand scrambles back to his feet.
Of Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
A leg kick checked by Of Hand.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Hand misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Of Hand has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Of Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Hand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Hand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Of Hand blocks a jab.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
Nig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Of 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!
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Nig with a nice calf kick.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Of Hand is out of range and Nig settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Of Hand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Of Hand checks the leg kick.
Of Hand punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Of Hands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nig lands a leg kick that knocks Of Hand off balance momentarily.
Nig jabs Of Hand to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Of Hand swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
A low kick from Nig is predictable there
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
A shot to the liver by Nig. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Of Hand - just one landing. #T2#
Jab from Nig.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Of Hand.
Of Hand thinks about the counter body kick.
Of Hand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Of Hand thuds his right hand into Nig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig dips to his left and cracks Of Hand with an uppercut!
Nig thows a leg kick but Of Hand checks it
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Of Hand doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Of Hand.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Nig cracks a nice hook into Of Hand's ribs.
Of Hand throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Of Hand releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Of Hand's head.#T3#
Nig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Of Hand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Of Hand misses.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Nig is predictable there
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig defending well as Of Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws a leg kick
and Of Hand counters with a nice uppercut.
Nig throws a front kick aimed at Of Hand's knee but Of Hand avoids it well.
Of Hand replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nig blocks it well.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Hand blocks a jab.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig thuds a left hand into Of Hand's body.
It looks like Nig has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig lands a jab.
Of Hand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Nig misses
and Of Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig avoids a kick to the body.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig throws a hook but Of Hand avoids it easily.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Hand was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig connects with a looping right hand.
Of Hand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Of Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Of Hand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig cracks Of Hand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Of Hand's head.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Of Hand walks into a jab.
Of Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Hand slips under a jab.
Nig throws a leg kick which misses Of Hand's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Hand tries to avoid it.
Of Hand slips a jab from Nig.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Hand takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A left lands for Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Of Hand.#T2#
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Hand throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Hand avoids the body shot from Nig.
It seemed like Of Hand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Of Hand might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig misses the jab.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig needs to keep his hands up - Of Hand had a free shot at his head there.
Nig thuds a left hand into Of Hand's body.
Of Hand missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Hand lands with a straight right. Nig didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Of Hand lands a big head kick that sends Nig tumbling to the mat! Of Hand takes a step backwards and waves Nig back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Nig catches Of Hand with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Of Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Of Hand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Of Hand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Of Hand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig throws a leg kick but Of Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Of Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Hand throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Of Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nig connects with a looping right hand.
Nig moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
Of Hand ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Of Hand.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Hand.
Of Hand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Of Hand moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Of Hand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Nig misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Of Hand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig misses with a hook.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Of Hand counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Of Hand lands with a straight right. Nig didn't see that one coming.
Of Hand misses with a right hand
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Of Hand.
Nig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nig slips under a jab.
It looked like Nig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig 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.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Of Hand slips a jab from Nig.
Of Hand throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Of Hand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Of Hand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Hand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Of Hand doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Of Hand.
Nig lands with a right hand.
Nig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nig throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Of Hand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nig dodges the punch combination from Of Hand.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Sleight Of Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Of Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig throws the left hand but Of Hand avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Nig misses.
Nig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Of Hand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig lands a jab to Of Hand's midsection.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Hand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Hand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nig has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Of Hand.
Nig slips under a jab.#T3#
Nig thumps Of Hand with a low kick.
Of Hand throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Hand misses with a straight right.
Of Hand misses with a body shot.
Of Hand slips a jab from Nig.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Of Hand on the side of the head.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Hand.
Nig slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Of Hand. #T4#
Nig misses with a body shot.
Of Hand walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Of Hand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Hand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Of Hand can do to turn this around?
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!
Of Hand throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
A big left from Of Hand misses.
Of Hand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Of Hand counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig 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.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nig 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

In his post fight interview, Nig Nig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: GAMMA#853 Lohmus v MacArthur     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig throws a body punch but Taker moves out of range.
Taker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Taker.
Taker misses with an uppercut
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taker.
Taker throws a head kick but Nig moves out of range.
Taker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Taker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nig. Nig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been informed that Taker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taker.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig thuds his right hand into Taker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Taker connects with a single shot there.
Taker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Taker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That kick from Nig tenderised Taker's leg. Taker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Taker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taker.
Taker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nig to score with a decent uppercut.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taker is able to avoid easily.
Taker digs a good body shot into Nig's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taker throws a lazy right hand but Nig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Taker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nig misses the target.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Taker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig slips under a jab.
Taker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Taker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Taker rushes Nig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nig digs a right hand into Taker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taker's gas tank.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Taker uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Taker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Taker throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nig misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig cracks Taker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Taker moved out of range.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Taker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Taker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig misses with a double jab
and Taker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taker! But no joy.#T4#
Taker takes one to the side of the head.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig connects with a body shot.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taker's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig throws a series of punches but Taker moves out of range.
Nig digs a good hook to Taker's body.
Nig misses with a hook.
Taker takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nig thumps Taker with a low kick.
Nig throws a hook but Taker avoids it easily.
Nig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taker throws a one two combo.
Taker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Taker misses the target.
Nig thumps Taker with a low kick.
Taker checks the leg kick.
Taker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Taker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nig.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taker misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
Nig throws a front kick aimed at Taker's knee but Taker avoids it well.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Taker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Taker is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taker is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Taker stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Taker looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taker can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Taker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Taker flicks out a counter leg kick but Nig steps away.
Taker staying out of range there.
Nig scores with a body shot.
Nig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Taker.
Taker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Taker's shoulder, as Taker tries to avoid the shot.
Taker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taker.
Taker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taker avoids the body shot from Nig.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taker.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nig thinking.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taker.
Taker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Nig misses
and Taker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Taker lands the left hand.
Taker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Taker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Taker drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Taker.
Nig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Taker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Taker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taker cracks Nig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taker misses the shot to the body.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it.
Taker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taker.
Taker shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nig lands a nice shot that snaps Taker's head back.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taker.
Taker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taker misses the jab.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Taker's head.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Taker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Taker blocks a head kick by Nig.
Nig with the inside leg kick.
Nig defending well as Taker loads up on a big left hand.
Taker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig moves out of range as Taker strikes.
Nig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Taker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nig lands with a hook. Taker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
A shot to the liver by Taker. Beautiful body shot.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig slips under a jab from Taker.#T1#
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taker is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Taker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Taker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taker's head backwards.
Taker misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taker slips under a jab from Nig.
Taker cracks Nig with a good jab.
Taker misses with a jab to the body
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Nig coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Taker misses the target.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Taker is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Taker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#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!
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig lands a body shot.
Taker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taker drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nig lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Taker moves into the clinch.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taker has a couple of punches blocked by Nig. #BC2#
Taker breaks from the clinch.
Taker doesn't manage to clinch there - Nig circles away.
Nig scores with a body shot.
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Taker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Taker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taker moves away.
Nig scores with a head kick. Taker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Soul Taker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Taker slips the punch.
Nig connects with a leg kick.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Taker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nig thinking.
Taker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Taker throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig slips a straight right by Taker.
Taker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nig paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Nig thumps Taker with a low kick.
Nig jabs at Taker's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nig misses with a hook.
Taker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nig throws a hook but Taker blocks it.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Taker is out of range.
Nig moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaker.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taker 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.
Taker loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taker's sensitive parts.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taker.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nig, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

Nig Nig bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#847 Grabber v Spike     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Nig.
Smith Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nig jabs at Smith Jr's body.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr takes one on the button.
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!
Nig lands a slapping body shot.
Nig swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith Jr. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nig throws a hook but Smith Jr avoids it easily.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Nig scores with a hook.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith Jr momentarily.
Nig thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Smith Jr throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig 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.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig cracks Smith Jr with a good jab.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nig lands a head shot.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Nig.
Smith Jr throws a low kick but Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nig jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith Jr on the side of the head.
Smith Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Smith Jr is looking to slow Nig down with leg kicks.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Smith Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but Nig avoids them all with ease.
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nig misses with a hook.
Smith Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nig.
Nig misses with a hook
and Smith Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Nig off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nig lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Nig tenderised Smith Jr's leg. Smith Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Nig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig thumps Smith Jr with a low kick.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
Smith Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig is looking to slow Smith Jr down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Smith Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Nig misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nig throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Smith Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig misses the jab.
Smith Jr throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nig digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Nig misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Smith Jr misses with a head kick.
Nig lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Smith Jr.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith Jr drops his hands momentarily and Nig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Nig.
Nig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nig tries to work over Smith Jr's front leg with a kick but Smith Jr checks it.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig motions for Smith Jr to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Nig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith Jr's head backwards.#T4#
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that 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!
Smith Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Nig.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith Jr off the cage and back into range.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected. #KD2#
Smith Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nig sprawling to the canvas! Nig rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith Jr finish him?! #ROC2#Nig is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig drops his hands momentarily. Smith Jr doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Nig staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Nig doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Smith Jr!
A very excited looking Corey Smith Jr 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: GAMMA#844 Grabber v Hiro     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig with a nice cross.
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
Nig misses with a body shot
and Frame counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been informed that Nig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frame manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Frame misses its target.
Frame has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Frame displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
Nig throws a leg kick but Frame sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and Frame counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Frame misses its target.
Frame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frame throws a lazy uppercut
and Nig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frame moves away.
Frame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frame misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Nig looks to move away, Frame throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.
Frame takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frame.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Frame throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Frame is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frame was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig avoids the body shot from Frame.
A telegraphed right hand from Frame misses the target.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frame takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Frame is looking to counter punch.
Frame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nig with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Frame 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frame.
Nig scores with a jab.#T2#
Frame doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig thuds a left hand into Frame's body.
Frame checks the leg kick.
Frame seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Frame moves away and avoids it.
Frame ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Frame misses with a wild body shot.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Frame counter with a right hand.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Frame misses with the combination.
Frame slips a jab from Nig.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig swings for the body but Frame moves out of range.
Frame gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.#T3#
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Frame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frame scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nig doesn't seem bothered though.
Frame defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Frame wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Frame counters with a nice body shot.
Frame throws a series of punches but Nig avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frame misses with the combination.
Nig swinging wildly here.
Frame looks to land a combination but Nig avoids it well.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Frame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Nig.#T4#
Frame lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nig circles away quickly and effectively.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Frame was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Frame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frame misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
Frame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nig tries a quick counter leg kick but Frame is wise to it.
Frame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frame throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Frame takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Frame went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nig moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frame throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nig stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frame lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
That's time! Frame's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Frame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Frame on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frame ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig takes a swing at Frame's ribcage but misses.
Frame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Frame has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nig.
Nig misses with a hook to the body
and Frame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frame.
Nig gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nig misses.
A swing and a miss from Frame.
Nig throws out a counter right but Frame avoids it with no problem.
Frame is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Nig tries to move into range but Frame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Frame throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nig misses with an uppercut
and Frame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frame throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nig misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Frame.
Frame lands a nice shot that snaps Nig's head back.
Frame needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frame's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig slips under a jab from Frame.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Nig misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Frame looks to land a combination but Nig avoids it well.
Frame misses with a series of wild punches.
Frame swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Frame lunges at Nig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nig's hand.
Nig lands a jab.#ROC2#Frame is rocked!
Frame walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Frame limp body while Nig jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig lands with a cross.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Blood^and^Guts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig misses with some punches.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
King misses with the head strike.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards. #T1#
King scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nig prevents a body shot from King.
King tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nig lands a shoulder strike.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocks an uppercut.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
King lands a shot to the body.
Nig misses with some punches.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from King.
Nig working aggressively here.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nig backwards. #T3#
King blocks an uppercut.
King digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig blocks a body shot from King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Nig has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nig can turn it around.
King lands with a left to the head.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nig looks winded!
King lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from King.
Nig misses with the head strike.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands a shot to the body.
King scores with a hook to the body.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from King on the inside. #ROC#Nig is rocked!
King lands with a light punch inside.
Nig is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from King.
King lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nig to his knees! King keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley King!
Harley King 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: F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Nig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Nig is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick from Nig, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nig! #T1#
Nig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nig misses with a right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster wants to clinch but Nig slips to the side
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches up with Nig and pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
Nig is breathing heavily.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster. #BC2#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nig on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig 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.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Nig.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nig misses with a body shot.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Nig moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Nig throws a leg kick
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lancaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig cracks Lancaster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nig throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lancaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Nig scores with a hook.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Nig with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Nig. #T1#
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nig scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Nig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the head but Nig blocks with his arms.
Nig misses with some punches.
Nig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Nig takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Lancaster. #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Nig knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Nig lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster cracks Nig with a nice body shot.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Nig.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nig misses with some punches.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lancaster.
A short body shot lands from Nig as the two fighters clinch.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lancaster pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Lancaster presses Nig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster pushes Nig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster is leaning against Nig and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Nig seems unphased.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig throws a leg kick but Lancaster moved away.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nig scores with a jab.
Nig moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nig scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Nig. Those never looked like landing.
Lancaster is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Lancaster catches Nig right on the button with a cross.
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!
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Lancaster swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Nig dips to his left and cracks Lancaster with an uppercut!
Nig misses with an uppercut
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Lancaster.
Nig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig motions for Lancaster to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.#T2#
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nig has time to react.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Nig swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Lancaster cracks Nig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Lancaster blocks the leg kick.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Nig avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Nig looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Nig takes one to the side of the head.
Nig catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lancaster lands a jab to the nose.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Nig lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Lancaster blocks the low kick.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is looking to counter punch.
Nig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Nig moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nig misses the target.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Nig misses with a hook.
Lancaster cracks Nig with an open hand slap.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oliver Lancaster.
I think Lancaster 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Lancaster!

 

Event: FARTMMA 97     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Troeng with a body shot.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nig with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Troeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab from Nig.
Nig explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nig misses with a right hand
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Troeng takes one to the side of the head.
Nig fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Troeng ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Troeng is looking to clinch.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troeng.#T1#
Troeng ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig throws a leg kick which misses Troeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Troeng tries to avoid it.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Troeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Troeng moves away from the strike by Nig.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Troeng wants to clinch but Nig slips to the side
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Troeng scores with a leg kick.
Nig connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig throws a jab when Troeng was well out of range.
Troeng misses with a low kick.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Troeng ducks under a wild hook from Nig.#T2#
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Troeng is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Troeng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig thumps Troeng with a low kick.
Troeng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Troeng counters with a left to the body.
Nig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Troeng. Troeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Nig. That snapped Troeng's head back.
Nig walks into a jab.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig takes a swing at Troeng's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Troeng moves into the clinch.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Troeng breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Nig.#T3#
Nig misses with a hook
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig misses with a hook
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Troeng misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nig.
Good exchange - Nig coming out on top.
Troeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig avoids the body shot from Troeng.
Troeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Troeng tries to clinch up but Nig circles away and keeps his distance.
Nig 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.
Troeng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nig is able to avoid easily.
Troeng slips a jab and a cross from Nig. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troeng moves out of range of the body kick.
Nig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Troeng. Troeng obviously looking to wear him down.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Troeng.
Nig throws out a leg kick but Troeng moves out of range and Nig only half commits.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Troeng is out of range.
Nig stuns Troeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Troeng misses.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troeng moves away.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Troeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Troeng misses.
Troeng misses with a leg kick.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Troeng counters with a good low kick that Nig was not able to check.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
Troeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig scores with the left hand. Troeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Troeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Troeng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Troeng tries to clinch but Nig moves out of range.
Troeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Troeng throws a leg kick but Nig checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troeng needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Troeng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troeng throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Troeng blocks a jab.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Troeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nig looks to throw the jab but Troeng is out of range.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Troeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Troeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig thows a leg kick but Troeng checks it
and Troeng counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Troeng. That did some damage!
Troeng keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Troeng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troeng misses the shot to the body.
Troeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Nig tenderised Troeng's leg. Troeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig punishes Troeng's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig stuns Troeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Troeng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Troeng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Troeng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Troeng moves away from the strike by Nig.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig takes a swing at Troeng's ribcage but misses.
Troeng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nig stuns Troeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig tries to score with a low kick but Troeng moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troeng. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Troeng does it's job there.
Troeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.#T3#
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Troeng walks into a jab.
Troeng throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Troeng.
Troeng uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nig misses with a hook
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Nig does no damage.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Troeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig throws a hook but Troeng avoids it easily.
Troeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Troeng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Troeng counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Troeng misses the target.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Troeng defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Troeng moves away and avoids it.
As Nig backs away, Troeng returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nig cracks Troeng with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Troeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
A big left from Troeng misses.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Troeng counters with a low kick, right behind Nig 's knee.
Nig scores with a jab.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Troeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig walks into a left hand.
Troeng throws a leg kick which misses Nig's front leg but catches the back leg as Nig tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Troeng throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Troeng ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Troeng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig lands a jab.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nig!
Nig on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig missing with a left hand there. Troeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig wants to land a leg kick but Troeng is out of range. #T1#
Troeng swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nig counters with a nice uppercut.
Nig throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Troeng counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Troeng.
Troeng lands with a light punch inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Troeng fails to land.
Troeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Troeng.
A short right from Nig.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig misses with some punches.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Troeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tor Troeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Troeng.
Troeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
Troeng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig lands an uppercut.#BC#
Troeng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Nig.
Troeng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Troeng throws a big shot that misses.
Troeng swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Troeng slips under a jab from Nig.
Troeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Troeng is out of range and Nig settles back down. #T3#
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Troeng misses
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Troeng clobbers Nig with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Troeng defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Troeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nig.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Troeng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nig to score with a decent uppercut.
Nig punishes Troeng's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Troeng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nig looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Troeng misses with a body shot.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Troeng.
Nig throws a leg kick but Troeng sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Troeng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Troeng.
Nig misses the body punch
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig misses with a jab to the body
and Troeng makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Troeng in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Troeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig throws out a loose jab but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troeng checks a low kick from Nig.
Troeng connects with a leg kick. Nig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

Nig Nig 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: FARTMMA 93     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Sol Brotha punishes Nig's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sol Brotha checks it well.
Sol Brotha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Sol Brotha misses.
Nig swings for the body but Sol Brotha moves out of range.
Sol Brotha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like YB Sol Brotha has been cut.
A jab from Nig misses. #TD2#
Sol Brotha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nig wants to control but Sol Brotha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sol Brotha trying to control the action but Nig is working from the bottom.
Sol Brotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nig won't allow Sol Brotha to pass to mount.
Sol Brotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sol Brotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sol Brotha. #SUB2#
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Nig is refusing to be controlled, as Sol Brotha sits in half guard.
Sol Brotha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nig is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
Nig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nig is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sol Brotha lands a nice short elbow.
Nig wants to get back to full guard.
Sol Brotha trying to control from Nig's half guard. Nig has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sol Brotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes from guard but Nig blocks nicely.
Sol Brotha looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sol Brotha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sol Brotha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sol Brotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nig is keeping the position for now.
Sol Brotha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sol Brotha wants to pass the guard but Nig is keeping the position.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sol Brotha slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig throws a hook but Sol Brotha blocks it.
Sol Brotha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sol Brotha darts in looking for a takedown but Nig gets double underhooks and turns Sol Brotha into the cage.
Nig is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Sol Brotha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nig to the mat! Nig manages to get full guard.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sol Brotha postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Sol Brotha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nig trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sol Brotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha'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#
Sol Brotha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nig as he jumps to the side.
Nig appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sol Brotha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sol Brotha there as he acknowledges the shot.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol Brotha lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig takes a swing at Sol Brotha's ribcage but misses.
Sol Brotha 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.
Sol Brotha misses with a body punch
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig staying out of range there.
Sol Brotha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nig throws a leg kick but Sol Brotha checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sol Brotha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sol Brotha showed some decent athleticism there.
Sol Brotha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Nig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nig is not content to let Sol Brotha control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha seems to be looking for submissions.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nig has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nig is pressing down on Sol Brotha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Nig is working from the bottom. #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.
Sol Brotha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sol Brotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nig is keeping the position for now.
Sol Brotha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Nig.#T3#
Sol Brotha sizes up Nig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sol Brotha swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Sol Brotha with a nice cross.
Sol Brotha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nig in his tracks.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sol Brotha.
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
Sol Brotha lunges at Nig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nig's hand.
Sol Brotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sol Brotha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nig misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Sol Brotha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sol Brotha has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Sol Brotha swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nig is now in Sol Brotha's guard. A big mistake from Sol Brotha there, giving up the dominant position! #T4##SUB2#
Sol Brotha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nig is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sol Brotha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Nig decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sol Brotha, up you get!
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Sol Brotha dives in and scores a takedown into Nig's guard.
Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sol Brotha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nig is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on YB Sol Brotha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sol Brotha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nig was covering up waiting for the punch and Sol Brotha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sol Brotha postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it. #SUB2#
Sol Brotha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nig is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sol Brotha, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sol Brotha looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nig is defending well. Sol Brotha quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nig has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sol Brotha celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). YB Sol Brotha!
A very excited looking YB Sol Brotha 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: Eternity 2 - Raper vs Toro 2     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Gustafsson is out of range. #TD#
Gustafsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nig to the mat! Nig manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nig looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nig looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nig! #REVB#
Gustafsson tries to buck Nig off but Nig is having none of it.
The referee asks Nig politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nig prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gustafsson tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T1#
Gustafsson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Nig politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nig prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gustafsson is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gustafsson 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.#SUB#
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Nig is defending well.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson throwing shots but Nig is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Nig defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
Nig makes his way to full guard, as Gustafsson worked for a kimura.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nig is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nig keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nig is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nig pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Nig works his way into side control.
Gustafsson tries to buck Nig off but Nig is having none of it.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Nig has control of the leg. #T4#
Still in half guard, Nig seems content to control.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Nig has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nig in particular looking to stall.
Nig trying to control from half guard but Gustafsson is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nig in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nig wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is defending well.
Nig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig 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#
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gustafsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Nig.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon Gustafsson 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.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nig but Nig pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Nig misses with a double jab #TD#
and Gustafsson counters with a single leg into guard. Nig didn't expect that.
Nig 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.#SUB#
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Nig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard.#REVB#
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson 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.
Nig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle here but Nig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2##SU2#
Nig stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson shoots in and drives through. Nig sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson moves in looking to clinch but Nig pushes him off.
Gustafsson 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.
Nig connects with a leg kick. Gustafsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nig sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Nig connects with a leg kick. Gustafsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Gustafsson attempts a counter takedown but Nig avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Nig misses with a body shot.
Nig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nig wants it to stay on the feet.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Gustafsson fails to land the takedown.
Nig has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gustafsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Gustafsson moved out of range.
Nig throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Gustafsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nig but Nig pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Gustafsson walks into a straight right hand from Nig.
Nig throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Nig.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nig misses with a hook. Gustafsson ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands with a hook. Gustafsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nig.
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!
Gustafsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nig connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Nig shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nig misses with a hook #TD#
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nig won't be happy with that.
Nig can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Simon Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nig defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Nig is defending well. #SUB#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nig can't do much from the bottom here.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nig has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Nig.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Nig decides to stand back up. Nig steps back and let's Gustafsson get back to his feet.
Gustafsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nig's waist but Nig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gustafsson off to one side.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Nig throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Nig finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Gustafsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nig lands with a straight right. Gustafsson didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson attempts a counter takedown but Nig avoids it well and moves away.
Nig misses with a hook.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Nig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gustafsson checks it well.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Simon Gustafsson's cut is getting worse.
Nig tests Gustafsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Nig misses.
An inside leg kick from Nig misses.
Gustafsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nig manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Nig throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gustafsson takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Gustafsson is rocked!
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Gustafsson feints and as Nig raises his hands in defense, Gustafsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nig holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

After the fight, Nig Nig 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: Skrap Fights 94     
Date:   Oct 25, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Nig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sullivan V digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan V effectively controlling the action here.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan V.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig pushes off an throws an elbow but Sullivan V leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nig prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nig gets through Sullivan V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Sullivan V lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nig tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sullivan V manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with a hook.
Sullivan V throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sullivan V throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Sullivan V stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig swings for the body but Sullivan V moves out of range.
It looked like Sullivan V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan V missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan V checks a leg kick.
Sullivan V tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig tries to clinch
and Sullivan V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan V connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan V's head. #T3#
Nig closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Nig responds with a good body kick, but Sullivan V manages to step out the way in time.
Sullivan V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nig tries to clinch but Sullivan V moves out of range.
Sullivan V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sullivan V scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan V blocks the leg kick.
Sullivan V scores with a spinning back kick!
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Sullivan V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan V is looking to counter punch.
Nig wants to clinch.
It looked like Sullivan V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sullivan V throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan V throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nig has managed to clinch.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Nig tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sullivan V's brow.
Sullivan V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Sullivan V.
Nig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nig looks to clinch
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig throws a right and a left that Sullivan V avoids nicely.
Nig scores with a jab.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sullivan V moves away from the strike by Nig.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig throws a hook but Sullivan V avoids it easily.
Sullivan V looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Sullivan V throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Sullivan V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig defending well as Sullivan V loads up on a big left hand.
Nig wants to counter the offense by Sullivan V and move into the clinch position.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sullivan V looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan V ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Sullivan V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan V's hands.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan V has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sullivan V misses with the combination. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig tests Sullivan V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan V throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig swings for the body but Sullivan V moves out of range.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Sullivan V tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Sullivan V finds it's target.
Sullivan V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan V. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan V. #T3#
Sullivan V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan V walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Sullivan V moves away from the strike by Nig.
A counter left hand to the body from Sullivan V misses its target.#CL2#
Nig moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Nig.
Nig misses with some punches.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action. #BC#
Sullivan V breaks the clinch.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan V.
A big left from Nig misses. #T4#
Sullivan V blocks a jab.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig tries to bum rush Sullivan V with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan V doesn't seem phased though.
Nig throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan V misses with a kick to the body.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig thuds his right hand into Sullivan V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nig misses with a hook
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Sullivan V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Sullivan V.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Sullivan V moved out of range.
A big right from Sullivan V misses.
Nig tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan V.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan V - the referee stops the clock and Nig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan V. Nig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nig moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V working aggressively here.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.#T1#
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Sullivan V lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Nig gets through Sullivan V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
Nig is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Nig blocks a body shot from Sullivan V. #T2#
Nig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan V lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Nig wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Nig.
Sullivan V wants to stall.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Nig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan V avoids it.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Sullivan V back against the ropes.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nig as Sullivan V tries to tie him up.
Sullivan V scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with some punches.
A short left from Sullivan V.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan V moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nig circles away quickly and effectively.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan V is looking to counter punch.
Nig scores with a three punch combo!
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
John L Sullivan V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig throws a hook but Sullivan V blocks it.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan V. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan V misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 83     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Machava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machava jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Machava counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Machava misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Machava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Machava slips the punch.
Machava is looking for the big counter here.
Machava slips under a jab.
Machava stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig jabs Machava right on the nose. Machava blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Nig throws a hook but Machava avoids it easily.
Machava checks a leg kick.
Machava tries a quick counter leg kick but Nig is wise to it.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig wants to slow Machava down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Machava.
Nig feints and then cracks Machava's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machava down.
Nice shot lands for Nig.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Machava manages to avoid it.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Machava's head.
Machava lands with an uppercut that bounces Nig off the ropes and back into range.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machava on the side of the head.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Machava saw that one coming.#T2#
Machava checks a low kick from Nig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Machava finds it's target.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machava.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Machava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machava is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Nig.#KD2#
Machava drops Nig with a beautiful combination! Nig stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Machava is looking for the KO!
Nig lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Machava. Beautiful body shot.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A big left from Machava misses.
Nig throws the left hand but Machava avoids the punch easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Nig misses with a hook
and Machava counters with a nice body shot.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.
Nig throws the left hand but Machava avoids the punch easily.
Machava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machava staying out of range there.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machava on the side of the head.
Machava walks into a left hand.
Machava jabs Nig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig lands with a hook. Machava tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig takes a swing at Machava's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Machava is predictable there
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machava momentarily.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Machava counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machava checks a low kick from Nig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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#
Machava throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Machava.
Nig was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Machava might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig dodges the punch combination from Machava.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Machava's shoulder, as Machava tries to avoid the shot.
Machava only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig 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.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Machava is just out of range.
Machava slips under a jab.
Machava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Machava takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Nig has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Machava counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Nig misses
and Machava counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Machava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Nig.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machava scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Machava checks a leg kick.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Machava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nig throws a body punch but Machava moves out of range.
Machava throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Machava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machava circles away quickly and effectively.
Machava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nig at a distance.
Nig misses with a series of wild punches.
Machava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Machava checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig. #T3#
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Machava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machava ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Machava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machavas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Machava counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig lands a two punch combo.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands a head shot.
Machava takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
A big left from Machava misses.
It looked like Nig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig scores with a sloppy right hand. Machava should have avoided that one.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machava.
Machava needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machava swings widly with a right hand
and Machava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig tries to work over Machava's front leg with a kick but Machava checks it.
Machava let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machava slips a straight right by Nig.
Machava misses the shot to the body.
Nig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nig checks the leg kick.
Machava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig avoids the body shot from Machava.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Machava stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig throws a hook but Machava avoids it easily.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machava can do to turn this around?
Machava jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machava defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Machava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machava takes one on the button.
Nig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machava lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nig lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nig.
Machava cracks a nice hook into Nig's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nig throws a series of punches but Machava avoids them all with ease.
Machava misses with a body shot
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Machava throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machava moves away from the strike by Nig.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab. #T2#
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Machava.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matola Machava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig throws a jab when Machava was well out of range.
Machava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machava scores with a jab.
Machava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends Machava's belly button to the back.#T3#
Machava misses the shot to the body.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD2#
Machava drops Nig with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nig looks back up at him and smiles so Machava waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machava walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machava throws a right hand that Nig ducks under and follows up with a left that Nig also avoids with ease.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machava.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Nig slips under a jab from Machava.
Machava throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machava scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig sizes up Machava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Machava blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava scores with a hook.#CUT2#
Nig Nig's cut is getting worse.
Machava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machava throws out the jab.
Machava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Machava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machava walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig throws a hook but Machava blocks it.
Machava avoids the body shot from Nig.

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 Nig Nig.
Well Nig 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Nig Nig!

Nig Nig wins by unanimous decision!

After the fight, Nig Nig 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: Skrap Fights 70     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Dambullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dambullah checks a leg kick.
Dambullah thuds his right hand into Nig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dambullah's head backwards.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig lands a jab to Dambullah's midsection.
Nig jabs Dambullah right on the nose. Dambullah blinks but takes it well.
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!
Nig scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dambullah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nig with a jab.
Dambullah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nig. That's going to slow Dambullah down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah.
Dambullah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah takes one to the side of the head.
Nig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dambullah.
Dambullah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dambullah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dambullah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Dambullah checks it.
Nig has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dambullah.
Nig avoids the body shot from Dambullah.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Nig scores with a sloppy right hand. Dambullah should have avoided that one.
Nig takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Nig misses.
Dambullah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nigs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dambullah lands a glancing blow to the side of Nig's head.#T3#
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Dambullah off the ropes and back into range.
Nig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Dambullah seems unphased.
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dambullah throws out the jab.
Nig let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nig misses with a hook
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig checks a low kick from Dambullah.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig throws a low kick, looking for Dambullah's leg but Dambullah calmly moves out of range.
Dambullah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nig looks to move away, Dambullah throws a big counter combo but Nig just gets out of the way.#T4##CL#
Dambullah closes the distance and clinches.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nig manages to break the clinch.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Nig.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah misses with a leg kick
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Dambullah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nig throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Nig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dambullah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nig closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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#
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
Dambullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nig now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.#CL#
Dambullah clinches up with Nig and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Dambullah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nig misses with some punches.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig working aggressively here.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Dambullah.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
A short left from Dambullah.
A right hand to the body from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
Dambullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Nig prevents a body shot from Dambullah.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Dambullah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action. #BC#
Dambullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dambullah loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Dambullah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nig really felt that one!
Nig throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Dambullah scores with a nice body kick.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Dambullah misses.
Nig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dambullah.
Nig dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dambullah. That did some damage!
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah is looking to counter punch.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Dambullah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Nig coming out on top.
Dambullah throws the kick towards the body but Nig avoids it.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Nig throws a hook but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Nig checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dambullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
Dambullah 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.
Nig takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nig.
Good leg kick by Nig there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Nig tenderised Dambullah's leg. Dambullah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dambullah connects with the punch.#T4#
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Dambullah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Dambullah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
Nig lands with a hook. Dambullah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dambullah lands with a nice body punch.
Nig misses with a hook. Dambullah ducked under it nicely.
Dambullah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Dambullah seems unphased.
Nig misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Dambullah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah throws a low kick but Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig misses with a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Dambullah clinches.
Nig working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the ropes.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Nig breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nig misses with a hook. Dambullah ducked under it nicely.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dambullah throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dambullah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Dambullah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dambullah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Dambullah is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nig. #T2#
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Dambullah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nig throws a leg kick but Dambullah checks it.
Nig thumps Dambullah with a low kick.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Dambullah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A cross from Nig lands.
Dambullah looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig swings widly with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah checks a leg kick nicely.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Nig throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
Nig cracks Dambullah with an open hand slap.
Dambullah walks into a jab.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Nig slaps the foot to one side.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Dambullah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig 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.
Dambullah defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dambullahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dambullah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah throws a body shot but no joy.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Nig.
Dambullah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Dambullah scores with a jab.
Nig takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Nig.
Nig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid body kick from Dambullah. #KD#
Dambullah cracks Nig with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nig looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dambullah finish him? #ROC#
Nig is rocked!

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 Papa Moosh Dambullah.
I think Dambullah 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Papa Moosh Dambullah!

Papa Moosh Dambullah wins by unanimous decision!

Papa Moosh Dambullah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 62     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Nig misses. #CL#
Bizihwaeile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Nig.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Bizihwaeile pulls guard.
Bizihwaeile keeping moving, preventing Nig from controlling successfully.
Bizihwaeile tries to strike from the bottom.
Bizihwaeile thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bizihwaeile trying to keep a closed guard but Nig is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bizihwaeile looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nig puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bizihwaeile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Bizihwaeile flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bizihwaeile tries to get to full guard but Nig has control of the leg.
Bizihwaeile trying to control here.
Nig wants to free his trapped foot but Bizihwaeile is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to full guard.
Nig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Donk. Nig catches Bizihwaeile right on the button with a cross.
Nig tries to land a leg kick but Bizihwaeile saw it coming and moves away.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a low kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Nig throws a hook but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Bizihwaeile throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nig.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Nig misses.
Bizihwaeile throws a big counter combination but Nig scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bizihwaeile needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Bizihwaeile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
A jab lands there for Nig.
Bizihwaeile takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile moves forwards but Nig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bizihwaeile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaeile.
Nig scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nig.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaeile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bizihwaeile takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Nig misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaeile misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig is looking to score with low kicks.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizihwaeile counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Bizihwaeile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nig. Nig obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaeile dodges the punch combination from Nig.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Bizihwaeile has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Bizihwaeile's head.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig stuns Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nig moves away from the strike by Bizihwaeile.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Nig misses.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Bizihwaeile takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
A big left from Bizihwaeile misses.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nig.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping right.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bizihwaeile with a body shot.
Nig lands a leg kick that knocks Bizihwaeile off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaeile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaeile ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Nig.#CL2#
Nig closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig won't allow it.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Nig has him pressed against the ropes.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nig to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Bizihwaeile jumps guard and drags Nig to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bizihwaeile controls Nig momentarily but Nig frees himself. #T2#
Bizihwaeile pulls Nig in to control the position.
Bizihwaeile throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nig is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Nig in close.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Bizihwaeile is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nig is aware though and is defending well.
Bizihwaeile throws some sloppy strikes 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.
Nig slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook
and Nig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.#CL2#
Nig drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the ropes.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Bizihwaeile ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bizihwaeile no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bizihwaeile swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Bizihwaeile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Nig looking to pass the guard.
Bizihwaeile is trying to keep Nig in close.
Bizihwaeile 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.
Nig wants to stand but Bizihwaeile is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bizihwaeile will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig 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#
Bizihwaeile misses with a low kick as Nig jumps back.
Bizihwaeile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nig circles away quickly and effectively.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.#CL2#
Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nig landing knees to the body.
Nig missing with knees to the body.
Nig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
A short left from Nig.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Idriss Bizihwaeile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nig walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nig lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Nig 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.
Nig with a hook.#T1#
Nig cracks Bizihwaeile with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Nig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nig wants to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaeile pushes him away.#CL2#
Nig instigates a clinch.
Nig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig pushes Bizihwaeile back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Bizihwaeile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nig just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nig walks away with a smile on his face. Bizihwaeile gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizihwaeile's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Nig has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig stands there with Bizihwaeile around his waist. Bizihwaeile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Bizihwaeile jumps into guard, dragging Nig to the mat.
Nig stays in close to Bizihwaeile's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Nig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bizihwaeile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nig has managed to get both his arms back between Bizihwaeile's legs - danger averted.
Nig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Nig decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bizihwaeile, up you get!
Idriss Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Bizihwaeile listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bizihwaeile on the side of the head.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nig clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nig to keep the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nig just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Nig turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Bizihwaeile looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nig is working Bizihwaeile over against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Nig forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nig smiles and moves away.
Nig scores with a decent looking hook.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Nig lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig works the jab nicely.
Nig catches Bizihwaeile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Bizihwaeile gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nig gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bizihwaeile 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 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 51     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
Nordon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nig.
Nordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Nordon blocks a jab.
Nig throws a low kick, looking for Nordon's leg but Nordon calmly moves out of range.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Nordon avoids the body shot from Nig.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig moves away from the strike by Nordon.
Nordon throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig misses with a two punch combination.
Nordon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nig falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Nordon counters with a single leg into guard. Nig didn't expect that. #T1#
Nordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nordon won't allow Nig to sweep him here.
Nordon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nordon postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Nig told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nordon controls the pace.
Nordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Nig keeping moving, preventing Nordon from controlling successfully.
Nordon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nordon cracks Nig with a solid left hand.
Nig looking to control.
Nordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Nig is retaining full guard.
Nordon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nig has Nordon pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nordon slips a jab and a cross from Nig.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordon misses with a wild body shot.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nordon momentarily.
Nig misses with a body punch
and Nordon counters with a right hand to the body.
Nig with a jab.#T3#
Nordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig avoids the body shot from Nordon.
Nig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nordon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nig.
Nig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nordon.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Nordon slips the punch.
Nordon looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Nig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Nordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig misses with a right hand #TD#
and Nordon counters with a single leg into guard. Nig didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nig keeping moving, preventing Nordon from controlling successfully.
Nordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Nordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nig lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordon, not yet.
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 Eddie Nordon 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#
Nordon scores with a three punch combo!
Nig defending well as Nordon loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Nordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig connects with a solid leg kick.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Nordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordon misses with an uppercut.
Nordon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nig throws a body punch but Nordon moves out of range.
Nig throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nig fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nordon cracks a nice hook into Nig's ribs.
Nig thuds his right hand into Nordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordon throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
Nordon is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Nordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nordon slips under a jab.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordon moves away.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordon misses with a looping right.
Nordon throws out a powerful jab.
Nordon looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Nig releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nordon works Nig's body with a nice hook.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordon.
Nordon scores with a nice right hand.
Nig takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Nordon misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nig! But no joy.
Nordon throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Nordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordon slips a jab from Nig.
Nordon throws a sloppy body shot
and Nig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordon thinking.
Nig throws a leg kick but Nordon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig moves in looking to clinch but Nordon pushes him off.#T3#
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nordon misses with a hook to the body
and Nig counters with a straight right hand.
Nordon staying out of range there.
Nordon misses with a body shot.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nig misses with a hook. Nordon ducked under it nicely.
Nig leaves Nordon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nordon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nig counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nig. #T4#
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nordon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nig.
Nig thumps Nordon with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Nordon. That snapped Nig's head back.
Nordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Nordon.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nordon manages to avoid it.
Nordon throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nordon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nig. Nig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nig.
Nig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nordon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Nordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nig Nig 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nig misses with an uppercut. Nordon saw that one coming.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordon swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nordon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nordon sets himself, and Nig steps forward looking for the clinch! Nordon avoids it this time.
Nordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordon throws a jab but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig moves out of range as Nordon strikes.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nordon doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Nig.
Nordon lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Nig takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Nordon.
Nig fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Nig leaves Nordon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordon attempts a counter takedown but Nig avoids it well and moves away.
Nig lands with a cross.
Nordon needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nordon throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Nig swings for the body but Nordon moves out of range.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Nordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nordon throws an elbow but Nig slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nordon 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.
Who's going to make the next move?
Nordon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nordon throwing strikes but Nig manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Nordon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nordon manages to get to full guard.
Nordon looking to control.
Nig looking to pass the guard.
Eddie Nordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nordon 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#
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.#SUB#
Nordon is looking for a triangle here but Nig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nig wants to take a breather but Nordon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nig.
Nig controlling from the top position.

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 Eddie Nordon.
I think Nordon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Eddie Nordon!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Eddie Nordon!

Eddie Nordon wins by majority decision!

After winning the bout, Eddie Nordon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 45     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King works Nig's body with a nice hook.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Nig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nig defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Nig.
Nig tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Nig.#T1#
Nig takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Nig.
King throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Nig tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A leg kick checked by King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Nig.
Nig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nig misses the jab.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Nig coming out on top.
It looks like Nig has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Nig scores with a jab.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Nig throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
King stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nig connects with a crisp jab.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nig rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Nig does no damage.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
King connects with a body shot that sends Nig's belly button to the back.
Nig bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig fails to land with a series of punches.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Nig.#T4#
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the ropes. Nig follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nig connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nig looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
King throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Nig motions for King to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
King swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nig swings for the body but King moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Donk. Nig catches King right on the button with a cross.
Nig scores with a jab.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nig thumps King with a low kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
Nig looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Nig.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nig appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected. #T1#
Nig tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As King tries to get set, Nig tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
Nig changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Nig cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Nig misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nig dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Nig.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King slips under a jab.
Nig scores with a jab.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nig fakes a jab and throws a low kick but King checks it well.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Nig slips under a jab.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
King scores with a jab to the body.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Donk. Nig catches King right on the button with a cross.
King loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
King misses the shot to the body.
King slips a jab from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King walks into a jab.
King throws a hook to the side of Nig's head but Nig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with a straight right.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.#T4#
King throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nig misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nig wants to clinch.
Nig misses with a straight right.
A jab from King misses.
King misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Nig forces King back against the ropes and clinches.
Nig tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
Nig moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
King is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nig throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nig takes one to the chin there.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Nig throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King cracks Nig with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig's corner calls for a 1-2. Nig obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Nig.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nig moves away.
King 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.
King moves away from the strike by Nig.
Nig scores with a hook.
Nig throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nig.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nig connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Nig connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nig.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nig walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot.
Nig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nig avoids the body shot from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig throws a leg kick but King checks it. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King swings for the body but Nig moves out of range.
Nig motions for King to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
King blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harley King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Nig motions for King to come forward. Nig throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Nig counters with an outside leg kick.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and King counters with a left to the body.
King throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Nig misses with a looping right.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Nig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nig throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nig 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Nig Nig!

Nig Nig wins by unanimous decision!

Nig Nig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 34     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Good shot there by Sol Brotha.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Sol Brotha moved out of range nicely.
Nig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nig with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sol Brotha to score with a decent uppercut.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sol Brotha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nig on the side of the head.
Sol Brotha wants to slow Nig down by chopping away at his legs.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Sol Brotha moved out of range.
Sol Brotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Brotha moves away from the strike by Nig.
Sol Brotha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nig was well out of range. Poor timing from Sol Brotha.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sol Brotha 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.
Nig throws a jab when Sol Brotha was well out of range.
Sol Brotha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sol Brotha with a hook.
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!
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Sol Brotha moves away and avoids it.
Sol Brotha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sol Brotha defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sol Brotha.#T1#
Sol Brotha slips under a jab from Nig.
Sol Brotha looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
It looked like Nig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig tries a low kick but Sol Brotha avoids it.
Nig throws out a powerful jab.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Sol Brotha is out of range.
Nig Nig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Sol Brotha misses.
Sol Brotha takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Sol Brotha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sol Brotha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Nig is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sol Brotha looks up at the clock and then as Nig takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sol Brotha smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nig prevents Sol Brotha from moving into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Brotha advances to full mount. #T2#
Sol Brotha wants to control the pace but Nig is squirming around nicely.
Nig tries to lock up and control but Sol Brotha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sol Brotha looking to ground and pound but Nig is blocking nicely.
Sol Brotha working Nig over with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sol Brotha lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nig hang on?
Sol Brotha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sol Brotha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol Brotha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Sol Brotha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha has control of Nig's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nig regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sol Brotha unloads with some shots from mount but Nig bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Sol Brotha moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nig has worked his arm free - good work by Nig!
Sol Brotha in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sol Brotha tries to advance to mount but Nig denies him. #T4#
Sol Brotha trying to control the position but Nig is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sol Brotha tries to move to mount but Nig blocks the move with his legs.
Sol Brotha throws a strike aimed at the side of Nig's head but Nig avoids it well.
Sol Brotha wants to control but Nig is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sol Brotha is trying to get an arm triangle but Nig is defending well.
Sol Brotha tries to score with some ground and pound. Nig controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

YB Sol Brotha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sol Brotha looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Sol Brotha looks to land a right hand but Nig moved out of range.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig throws a leg kick that misses.
YB Sol Brotha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nig with a nice cross.
Nig misses with a hook
and Sol Brotha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sol Brotha staying out of range there.
Sol Brotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Brotha misses with an uppercut
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig takes one on the button.
Nig pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sol Brotha is out of range and Nig settles back down.
Sol Brotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nig tried to score with a low kick but Sol Brotha checks it.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig misses with a hook. Sol Brotha ducked under it nicely.
Nig lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sol Brotha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nig's guard.#T1#
Sol Brotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sol Brotha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sol Brotha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving.
Nig wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes but missing.
Sol Brotha throwing strikes but missing.
Nig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol Brotha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sol Brotha wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sol Brotha swats away the attempt to clinch by Nig.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sol Brotha misses with a body shot
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.
Nig throws a hook but Sol Brotha avoids it easily.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Sol Brotha feints the counter takedown.
Nig slips under a jab.
Sol Brotha looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Sol Brotha is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Sol Brotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sol Brotha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sol Brotha looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Sol Brotha throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Sol Brotha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nig eats them both and turns towards Sol Brotha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sol Brotha misses with a few strikes there.
Sol Brotha throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Sol Brotha looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sol Brotha.
The fighters circling - Sol Brotha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sol Brotha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sol Brotha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sol Brotha manages to circle out of the way.
Sol Brotha throws an overhand right that lands on Nig's shoulder, as Nig tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Sol Brotha cracks Nig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Sol Brotha off the ropes and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sol Brotha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sol Brotha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sol Brotha moves away.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sol Brotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nig moves away from the strike by Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha throws a body shot but no joy.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sol Brotha shoots and misses
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sol Brotha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A big left from Nig misses.
Sol Brotha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Nig does it's job there.
Sol Brotha slips under a jab.
Nig throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sol Brotha to counter with a crisp jab.
Sol Brotha lands with a good body shot.
Nig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Sol Brotha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nig lands a body shot.
Sol Brotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sol Brotha.#TD2#
Sol Brotha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sol Brotha trying to control but Nig is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sol Brotha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sol Brotha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol Brotha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nig keeping moving, preventing Sol Brotha from controlling successfully.
Sol Brotha is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sol Brotha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nig Nig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sol Brotha is looking to take a break and control but Nig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sol Brotha in side control, throwing shots but Nig defends.
Sol Brotha trying to control the position but Nig is working away.
Nig avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sol Brotha.
Sol Brotha is looking to take a break and control but Nig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sol Brotha taking a break here but Nig is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sol Brotha is trying to control the action in half guard but Nig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sol Brotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sol Brotha working Nig over with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sol Brotha is trying to control the action in half guard but Nig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sol Brotha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nig defending well though.
YB Sol Brotha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sol Brotha is keen to just control but Nig is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nig scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig throws a nice looking combination but Sol Brotha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Sol Brotha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sol Brotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sol Brotha is pushing down on Nig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nig is fighting to maintain full guard but Sol Brotha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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. Sol Brotha connects with a nice short shot to Nig's temple.
Nig is refusing to be controlled, as Sol Brotha sits in half guard.
Sol Brotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to YB Sol Brotha.
I think Sol Brotha 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for YB Sol Brotha!

YB Sol Brotha wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, YB Sol Brotha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 27     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Nig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nig throws a shot from downtown. Waldili moves away and avoids it.
Nig misses the jab.#CL2#
Waldili clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Nig.
Waldili lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waldili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Waldili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Waldili lands a body punch.
Waldili throws an elbow that misses.
Nig holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T1#
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Waldili is trying to stall.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldili controls his hands.
Waldili managing to block the knees to the body from Nig.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nig as the two fighters clinch.
Waldili misses with the head strike.
Nig blocks a body shot from Waldili.
Nig tries to work over Waldili's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Waldili.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waldili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Waldili has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nig seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Waldili can turn it around.
Waldili blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig blocks an uppercut.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Waldili.
Waldili lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waldili creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Waldili looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Nig.
Waldili tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Nig pushes Waldili back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waldili throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldili controls his hands.
Waldili tries to work over Nig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nig pushes Waldili back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili misses with the head strike. #T3#
Waldili misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Waldili on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nig.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig avoids a wild elbow strike from Waldili.
Waldili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldili.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig lands a hook that snaps the head of Waldili backwards.
Still in the clinch, Waldili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waldili lands a left hand.
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig misses with some punches.
Waldili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nigs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Waldili working aggressively here.
Waldili stalling in the clinch but Nig improves position.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Waldili is trying to stall.
Waldili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Waldili blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nig.
Nig blocks a body shot from Waldili.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waldili.
Waldili is working Nig over against the ropes.
Waldili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Waldili avoids it by throwing Nig back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nig 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.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nig looking to throw knees to the head but Waldili is blocking nicely.
Waldili lands with a short shot to the head.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waldili trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waldili struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Waldili.
Waldili lands a body punch.
Waldili struggles to land a body shot inside as Nig controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldili'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.
Nig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waldili or not.
Waldili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Waldili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Waldili into the ropes.
Nig lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Waldili.
Waldili lands with a left to the head.
Waldili tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Waldili back against the ropes.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waldili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waldili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waldili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Waldili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waldili has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waldili misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili misses with some punches.
Waldili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nig.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waldili misses with an elbow strike.
Nig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nig Nig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Waldili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nig lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nig is working Waldili over against the ropes.
Waldili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili blocking some punches.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waldili working aggressively here.
Waldili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Waldili can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldili.
Waldili misses with a punch to the body.
Waldili misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig lands an uppercut.
Waldili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Waldili.
Nig blocking some punches. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Waldili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waldili trying to stall but Nig improves his position.
Nig lands an uppercut.
Nig blocking some punches.
Nig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waldili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waldili blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Waldili on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig lands a left hand.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Waldili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nig throws an elbow but misses.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Minusho Waldili will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Waldili is rocked!
Waldili tries to clinch but Nig moves out of range.
Waldili is still on wobbly legs! Can Nig finish him?
Nig digs a good hook to Waldili's body.
Waldili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waldili in his tracks.
Waldili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nig scores with a counter punch that sends Waldili to the canvas! Nig smells blood - he's punishing Waldili with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Waldili has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 19     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Nig slips a straight right by Hussein.
Hussein 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
A jab from Nig finds it's way through Hussein's defenses.
Hussein throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nig.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein throws a solid leg kick but Nig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussein.
Nig digs a good hook to Hussein's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hussein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.#KD2#
Hussein lands a big right hand that sends Nig crashing to the mat! Hussein stays standing though and waves Nig back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nig is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Nig tries to work over Hussein's front leg with a kick but Hussein checks it.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Hussein takes a swing at Nig's ribcage but misses.
Nig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hussein.
Hussein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nig.
Hussein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig cracks Hussein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
A big right from Hussein misses.
Hussein misses with a hook. Nig ducked under it nicely.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Nig connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sodomy Hussein has been cut.
Nig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein 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.
Hussein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hussein's hands.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.#KD2#
Hussein feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nig sprawling to the canvas! Nig rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hussein finish him?!
Nig looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Hussein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig lands a jab to the head.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Hussein throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Nig blocks a jab.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein throws the left hand but Nig avoids the punch easily.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Hussein seems unphased. #T2#
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Hussein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Hussein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donk. Nig catches Hussein right on the button with a cross.
Hussein throws a hook but Nig blocks it.
Nig lands with a hook. Hussein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Nig throws a low kick but Hussein moves out of range easily.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Hussein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig looks to land a combination but Hussein avoids it well. #T3#
Nice body punch from Nig.
Hussein is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hussein.
Sodomy Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nig misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nig.
Hussein connects with a single shot there.
Hussein misses with an uppercut
and Nig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nig chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nig moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein lands with a right hand.
Hussein might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nig throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.
Nig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussein. Hussein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein connects with a jab.#CUT2#
Nig Nig's cut is getting worse.
Nig slips a jab from Hussein.
Hussein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nig checks it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussein.
Nig with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nig scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Nig avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein misses the jab.
Nig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nig sizes up Hussein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hussein blocks a leg kick.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nig scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Nig slips the punch.
Nig tests Hussein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nig jabs at Hussein's body.
Hussein misses with a body shot
and Nig counters with an inside leg kick.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nig throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nig.
Nig throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 Nig Nig will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Nig fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hussein is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hussein.
Nig lands with a nice body punch.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig slips under a jab.
Nig scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hussein in his tracks.
Hussein tries to work over Nig's front leg with a kick but Nig checks it.
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nig is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Nig - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Nig.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nig lands a jab to Hussein's midsection.
Hussein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nig connects with a body shot.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hussein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nig doesn't seem bothered though.
Nig just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.
Hussein misses the jab.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussein walks into a jab.
Nig with a jab.
Nice cross by Nig.
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Nig counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Nig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussein.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig throws a leg kick which misses Hussein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussein tries to avoid it.
Nig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hussein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.#T2#
A slow jab from Nig misses its intended target.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein cracks Nig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussein throws a monster overhand right that drops Nig! Hussein follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sodomy Hussein!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 28     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nig sprawls well. Nig wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams 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.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams goes for a double leg but Nig avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nig continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nig misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Nig misses with a straight left.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Nig gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Nig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams fails to land the takedown.#KD2#
Nig drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Nig waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig cracks Williams with a left hook right on the temple and Williams goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nig lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Williams is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig!
Nig Nig is the new light heavyweight champion!
Nig Nig 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: MMAHelsinki - 24     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Nig tries to clinch up but Harryson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harryson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like George Harryson has been cut.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harryson's hands.
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harryson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nig has Harryson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harryson backwards.
Harryson lands a body punch.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harryson's elbow.
Nig tries to work over Harryson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harryson can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Harryson. #T1#
Nig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harryson lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Nig.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harryson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nig avoids it.
Harryson working aggressively here.
Harryson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harryson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Harryson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nig avoids the elbow strike from Harryson, against the cage.
Harryson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harryson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harryson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nig avoids it.
Harryson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harryson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Harryson.
Harryson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harryson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harryson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harryson tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Harryson misses with the head strike.
Harryson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nig scores with a shot to the side of Harryson's head.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Harryson is rocked!
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Harryson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig misses with some punches.
Nig working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Harryson.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Harryson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Harryson.
Harryson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Harryson.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Harryson.
Harryson tries to land knees in the clinch but Nig avoids the damage to the body.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Harryson blocks an uppercut.
Nig misses with some punches.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Harryson blocks an uppercut.
Harryson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig misses with some punches.
Nig has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harryson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nig can turn it around.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harryson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harryson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with some punches.
Harryson looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Harryson.
Harryson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harryson.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harryson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harryson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig working aggressively here.
Nig working aggressively here.
Harryson seems to have got his legs back now.
Harryson misses with the head strike. #T4#
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harryson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nig blocks it with crossed arms.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harryson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nig.
Nig blocks a body shot from Harryson.
Harryson lands a left hand.
Harryson trying to land knees to the body.
Nig misses with a punch on the inside.
Harryson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Harryson misses with an elbow over the top.
Harryson wants to stall.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Harryson to work.
A short uppercut from Harryson.
Harryson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harryson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Harryson's cut.
That's time! Harryson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig tries to clinch up.
Nig wants to clinch but Harryson slips to the side
and Harryson counters with a right hand to the body.
Harryson tries to bum rush Nig with a series of wild strikes but Nig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig lands a body shot.
Harryson missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig punishes Harryson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig lands a really nice looking cross but Harryson seems unphased.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nig cracks Harryson with a hook to the temple - Harryson is on wobbly legs here! Nig swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Harryson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nig wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nig Nig!
In his post fight interview, Nig Nig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 17     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Nig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nig avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Nig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands a nice looking body shot.
Butcher connects with a jab.
Nig's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butcher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nig scrambles back to his feet.
Butcher throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nig steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butcher.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Nig is just out of range.
Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nig tries to clinch up
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Nig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nig takes the fight into the clinch.
Nig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher tries a body shot but Nig blocks it.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head. #T2#
Nig misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Butcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Nig blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Butcher wants to break free but Nig has control. #BC#
Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nig scores with a jab. Butcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3##CL2#
Nig instigates a clinch.
Butcher looking to stall.
Butcher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher working aggressively here.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Butcher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butcher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher prevents a body shot from Nig. #BC#
Butcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nig closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butcher throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher wants to break free but Nig has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
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!
Butcher scores with a shot to the side of Nig's head.
Nig pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nig takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nig Nig 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#
Butcher misses with a body shot.
Nig wants to counter the offense by Butcher and move into the clinch position.
Butcher misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Nig has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butcher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nig up against the cage.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Nig blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig blocks a body shot from Butcher.
Butcher misses with the head strike.
Butcher misses with some punches.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Butcher is pushing Nig up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1##BC#
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Nig.#CL2#
Nig forces Butcher back against the cage and clinches.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Butcher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butcher lands a shoulder strike.
Nig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nig fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Nig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Nig struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Butcher gets through Nig's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nig keeps control of Butcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Nig.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig working aggressively here. #BC#
Butcher breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Nig.
Nig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butcher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Nig has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Butcher working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Butcher.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Nig misses with a body punch.
Butcher tries to break free but Nig pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Butcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3##CL2#
Nig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butcher.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Butcher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig working aggressively here.
Butcher looking to stall.
Nig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not. #BC#
Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig misses with a straight right.
Nig moves to clinch but Butcher breaks away
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig punishes Butcher's body with a nice straight punch.
Nig tries to clinch up but Butcher circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Nig moves into the clinch.#T4#
Nig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Nig swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher is trying to force a seperation but Nig has the dominant position.
Butcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nig lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Nig - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig has Butcher pressed against the cage, preventing Butcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Nig.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Nig lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nig.
A hook to the body from Nig.
Nig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher has had enough of the clinch but Nig keeps him there for the moment.
Nig misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Butcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig scores with a hook.
Butcher is looking to wear down Nig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nig ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nig connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Butcher is rocked!
Nig fakes the body blow, causing Butcher to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Butcher goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nig Nig!
In his post fight interview, Nig Nig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 7     
Date:   Aug 31, 2018
#R1#
Nig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Nig shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nig was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reilly 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.
Reilly is trying to control Nig's posture but Nig avoids it.
Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nig wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
Reilly tries to bench press Nig off him but Nig keeps the position.
Nig misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Reilly's face as Nig controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nig is taking a breather. Reilly 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.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Reilly wants to control the action here but instead Nig manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Reilly is desperately trying to improve his position but Nig has a good base and remains in mount.
Reilly blocking the ground and pound.
Nig controlling the pace for now.
Nig lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nig has control of Reilly's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reilly regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nig looking to control but Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reilly blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Nig's attempts to control the action.
Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Nig's attempts to control the action.
Reilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reilly tries to get out of the position.
Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nig manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reilly to take his back!
Reilly turns into Nig and is now in his guard.
Nig thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nig seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reilly defends it easily.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly postures up in Nig's guard and throws a big left but Nig blocks it.
Reilly throws a strike but Nig rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Reilly is working an open guard so Nig takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Nig blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Nig lands a takedown into guard. #T4#
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Nig from controlling successfully.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reilly is on top in guard. #REVR#
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nig trying to strike off his back.
Nig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly 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.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly is really struggling to control Nig but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Nig drives through and clinches with Reilly against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nig.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig. #TD2#
Nig manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Nig is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Nig has wrist control.
Nig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nig keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully. #T1#
Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nig tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Nig has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Nig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reilly passes Nig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nig wants to get back to full guard.
Nig trying to control but Reilly postures up.
Reilly trying to control from half guard but Nig is working away.
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reilly is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reilly is just content to waste time from the top position. Nig takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Reilly landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nig 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.
Nig wants to get back to his feet but Reilly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Nig has wrist control.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Reilly lands.
Nig defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
As Reilly backs off Nig throws a huge counter combo but Reilly manages to avoid it all.
Reilly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nig.
A low kick from Reilly misses #TD2#
and Nig counters with a shoot takedown. Reilly fights it but they end up in guard.
Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nig's guard. #REVR#
Nig is looking to stand up but Reilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Nig.#T4#
Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nig is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nig controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Reilly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Nig has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Nig keeps moving.
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 John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Reilly misses #TD2#
and Nig counters with a single leg into guard. Reilly didn't expect that.
Nig sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nig controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly trying to control the position here.
Nig wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.#T1#
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nig postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig. #TD2#
Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Nig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly trying to control the position.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Nig from controlling successfully.
Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nig wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Nig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nig passes into half guard.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nig pulls his head out easily.
Nig thows a huge punch but Reilly dodges it nicely.
Reilly keeping hold of Nig's head, controlling as best he can.
Reilly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reilly tries to roll over but Nig keeps him under control.
Reilly trying to hold on to Nig's head to control him but Nig postures up.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Nig has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nig tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nig wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Nig lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nig lands a nice short elbow.
Reilly wants to improve his position but Nig is controlling well.
Nig looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nig prevents Reilly from improving his position.
Nig not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nig 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nig Nig!

Nig Nig bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

 
 
 
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