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Event:
Big Wave XX: 135 Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Nicholson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicholson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Nicholson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicholson looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicholson misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Robinson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nicholson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicholson misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Nicholson lands with a right hand.
Nicholson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicholson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nicholson counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholson throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#It looks like Howie Robinson has been cut.
Nicholson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Nicholson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks. #ROC#Robinson is rocked!
Robinson is aggressively charging in as Nicholson backs up avoiding any damage. Nicholson tosses out a jab and Robinson runs right into it face first! Robinson is out cold! Nicholson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Robinson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Nicholson!
Peter Nicholson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Big Wave XIV
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicholson, as that shot connected.
Cannonier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peter Nicholson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannonier misses with a hook
and Nicholson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicholson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Cannonier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nicholson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannonier gets through Nicholson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cannonier's coach down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cannonier's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Cannonier tries to work over Nicholson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicholson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicholson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson looking to stall.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Nicholson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicholson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cannonier's brow. #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.
Nicholson tries to land a knee to the head but Cannonier blocks with his arms.
Cannonier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
Nicholson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cannonier blocks it with crossed arms.
Cannonier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cannonier digs a right hand underneath Nicholson's ribcage. Nicholson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cannonier dodges an elbow strike from Nicholson.
Cannonier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Nicholson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cannonier is keeping busy.
Nicholson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Maybe Nicholson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but Cannonier blocks it.
Cannonier taking a breather.
Cannonier is working Nicholson over against the cage.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a body punch. #T4#
Cannonier taking a breather.
Cannonier lands with a short shot to the head.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cannonier tries to work over Nicholson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Nicholson blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Nicholson misses with a knee strike.
Cannonier is working Nicholson over against the cage.
Nicholson throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson stalling in the clinch but Cannonier improves position.
Nicholson looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cannonier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier dominated that round.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nicholson is trying to push Cannonier away but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
Talon Cannonier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cannonier lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Nicholson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nicholson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cannonier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Nicholson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cannonier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicholson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
Come on Cannonier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Cannonier lands an uppercut.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cannonier blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nicholson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cannonier has double underhooks.
Nicholson takes a shot to the head.
Nicholson is trying to push Cannonier away but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson looking to throw knees to the head but Cannonier is blocking nicely.
Cannonier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicholson.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier keeps control of Nicholson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
Cannonier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicholson up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicholson blocks a body shot from Cannonier. #T3#
Nicholson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Nicholson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
Nicholson blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Cannonier avoiding damage.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nicholson misses with a knee to the head.
Cannonier presses Nicholson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Nicholson controls the action.
#T4#
Cannonier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicholson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Nicholson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cannonier has Nicholson pressed against the cage.
Cannonier pushes Nicholson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cannonier tries to work over Nicholson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cannonier closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Nicholson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nicholson misses with a knee to the head.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but Cannonier blocks it.
Cannonier lands a shot to the body.
Cannonier blocks an elbow strike from Nicholson.
Nicholson is trying to push Cannonier away but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nicholson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cannonier slows down the pace here.
Cannonier is pushing Nicholson 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#
Cannonier avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cannonier.
Cannonier is pushing Nicholson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Nicholson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Cannonier is pushing Nicholson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cannonier stalling against the cage.
Cannonier continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talon Cannonier.
Nice defenses there by Cannonier.
Nicholson drops his hands momentarily and Cannonier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nicholson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cannonier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cannonier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicholson throws out the jab.
Nicholson scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicholson misses the target.
Cannonier darts in trying to clinch
enabling Nicholson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Cannonier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannonier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicholson is trying to break the clinch but Cannonier is controlling him.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Cannonier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cannonier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cannonier lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nicholson tries to break the clinch but Cannonier is controlling the position.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cannonier pushes Nicholson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Cannonier lands with a right to the head.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicholson controls his hands.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicholson's elbow.
Peter Nicholson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Cannonier.
A short left from Cannonier.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson misses with a knee to the head.
Cannonier is leaning against Nicholson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Talon Cannonier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Cannonier on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cannonier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cannonier 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cannonier!
An out of breath Talon Cannonier thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Big Wave XI
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Nicholson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicholson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Nicholson moves out of range easily.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Nicholson.
Nicholson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicholson circles away.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Nicholson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Robinson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Nicholson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
A little feinted left hand from Nicholson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses
and Nicholson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nicholson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicholson counters with a crisp right that sends Robinson to the canvas! Nicholson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Peter Nicholson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nicholson checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Nicholson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messervey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messervey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicholson lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nicholson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Messervey. Messervey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Messervey throws a leg kick but Nicholson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Messervey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicholson lands a nice looking body shot.
Messervey misses with a jab to the body
letting Nicholson counter with a right hand.
Messervey connects with an inside leg kick.
Nicholson lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Messervey misses with a combination
and Nicholson counters with a left to the body.
Messervey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey looks winded!
Nicholson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Messervey in his tracks.
Jack Messervey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messervey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messervey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicholson lands a hook that stumbles Messervey back into the cage. Nicholson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Messervey to the canvas! Nicholson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Messervey has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Nicholson waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras.
Jack Messervey spoke after the fight, saying 'That's not Bussin'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicholson's head backwards.
Nicholson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Nicholson is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Nicholson's guard.
Nicholson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Smith has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nicholson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nicholson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith tries for a takedown but Nicholson manages to get underhooks.
Nicholson effectively controlling the action here.
Smith's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nicholson prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mantequilla Smith.
Nicholson lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith 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!
Nicholson stalls. #T1#
Nicholson is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nicholson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nicholson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicholson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nicholson.
A short right from Nicholson on the inside.
Nicholson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Peter Nicholson.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nicholson's shoulder, as Nicholson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicholson in his tracks.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith scores with the left hand. Nicholson knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Nicholson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith stuns Nicholson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicholson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Nicholson.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Nicholson, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Nicholson against the cage but Nicholson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Nicholson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nicholson prevents it.
Nicholson has Smith pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nicholson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Nicholson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicholson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicholson's guard now, I'm sure.
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicholson's hands.
Nice defenses there by Nicholson.
Nicholson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nicholson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mantequilla Smith has been cut.
Nicholson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Nicholson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicholson.
Nicholson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Nicholson connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Peter Nicholson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mantequilla Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Nicholson.
Smith moves away from the strike by Nicholson.
Smith lands the left hand.
Nicholson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicholson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nicholson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Nicholson gets back to half guard.
Nicholson is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.#T1#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Nicholson is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Nicholson is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Nicholson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nicholson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nicholson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicholson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is trying to hold Nicholson in close to prevent damage but Nicholson has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Nicholson thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Nicholson has passed into side control.
Smith looking for a sweep but Nicholson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Nicholson trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Nicholson passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Nicholson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Nicholson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mantequilla Smith's cut.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicholson.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicholson.
Nicholson looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nicholson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Nicholson moves away and avoids it.
Nicholson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nicholson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nicholson trying to control the position here.
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!
Nicholson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Nicholson striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Smith wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving. #ES#
Nicholson kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nicholson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Nicholson's guard.
Nicholson wriggles free and stands up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Nicholson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mantequilla Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson misses with a straight left. #T2##TD2#
Smith shoots in and bounces Nicholson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Nicholson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Nicholson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicholson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to control the position.
Nicholson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Nicholson advances position into side control!
Smith struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Nicholson has mounted him!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mantequilla Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicholson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicholson controlling his opponent.
Nicholson avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Nicholson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicholson, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Nicholson!
Peter Nicholson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Nicholson connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicholson, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Nicholson.
Nicholson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicholson.
A shot to the liver by Nicholson. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Nicholson clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicholson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Nicholson has Lawson pushed against the cage.
Lawson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Lawson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicholson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lawson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nicholson regains guard immediately.
Lawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicholson is retaining full guard.
Nicholson has Lawson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicholson is retaining full guard.
Lawson postures up.
#T2#
Lawson is working Nicholson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nicholson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawson 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.
Nicholson controlling the position.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lawson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nicholson lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Nicholson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Nicholson.
Nicholson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicholson connects with a looping right hand.
Nicholson lands a jab to the nose.
Nicholson connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Nicholson misses with a wild combination.
Nicholson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicholson lands with an overhand left.
Nicholson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Lawson is rocked!
Nicholson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Nicholson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nicholson scores with a nice head shot.
Nicholson misses with a body punch
#TD#
and Lawson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nicholson!
Nicholson wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Lawson trying to control the action but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Lawson controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson working away.
Lawson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Lawson working away.
Lawson cracks Nicholson with a big elbow.
Nicholson is trying to control Lawson's posture but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nicholson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Lawson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Lawson taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicholson is trying to control Lawson's posture but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Nicholson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nicholson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nicholson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lawson 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.#T3##SUB#
Lawson goes for an armbar but Nicholson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicholson.
Lawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nicholson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lawson is working for an americana but Nicholson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lawson was thinking about the submission.
Lawson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Lawson trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Lawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicholson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nicholson connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
Lawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicholson cracks a nice hook into Lawson's ribs.
Nicholson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Nicholson.
Jack Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Nicholson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicholson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nicholson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicholson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicholson scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicholson cracks Lawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nicholson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lawson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lawson looks to clinch but Nicholson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lawson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Nicholson waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nicholson misses the jab.
Nicholson scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Nicholson jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicholson.
Jackson moves out of range as Nicholson strikes.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nicholson cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nicholson scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicholson cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicholson circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Nicholson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a hook but Nicholson blocks it.
Jackson slips a jab from Nicholson.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Nicholson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicholson walks into a left hand.
Nicholson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicholson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Nicholson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Nicholson moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Nicholson.
Nicholson misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicholson tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Nicholson.
Nicholson slips under a jab from Jackson.
It seemed like Nicholson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicholson. Nicholson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nicholson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a hook but Nicholson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson cracks Nicholson with a good jab.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nicholson scores with a hook.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Nicholson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Jackson.
Nicholson staying out of range there.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicholson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Nicholson.#T3#
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Nicholson does no damage.
Nicholson takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicholson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Nicholson moves away and avoids it.
Chris Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicholson counters with a straight right hand.
Nicholson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Donk. Nicholson catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Nicholson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Nicholson.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Nicholson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicholson slips under a jab.
Nicholson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Nicholson misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicholson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicholson slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicholson. That snapped Jackson's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Nicholson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicholson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Jackson 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#
Nicholson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Nicholson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Nicholson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicholson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nicholson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicholson misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicholson as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Nicholson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Nicholson.#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Nicholson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Nicholson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nicholson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Jackson defending well as Nicholson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Nicholson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicholson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicholson swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Nicholson's head but Nicholson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nicholson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Nicholson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson tries to bum rush Nicholson with a series of wild strikes but Nicholson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicholson works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peter Nicholson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicholson lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Nicholson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Chris Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Nicholson thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicholson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nicholson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicholson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Nicholson counters with a straight right hand.
Nicholson connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicholson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A jab from Nicholson does it's job there.
Nicholson scores with a jab.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicholson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Nicholson comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Jackson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Nicholson is on him like rabid pit bull! Jackson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Peter Nicholson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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