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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nosebleed (ranked 5214 p4p, 5137 weight class) and Nelson Maseki (ranked 508 p4p, 506 weight class). Nelson Maseki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Nosebleed's chin.
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185 cm 25 220 0 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm 22 231 1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Solid Muay Thai Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Nosebleed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelson Maseki! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nosebleed looks to land a combination but Maseki avoids it well. Nosebleed throws a hook but Maseki blocks it. Maseki slips a jab and a cross from Nosebleed.
Nosebleed throws a right and a left that both miss. Maseki throws a counter combo. Nosebleed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nosebleed duly obliges. Maseki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nosebleed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nosebleed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nosebleed stops a takedown attempt from Maseki.
Maseki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nosebleed after a bit of a struggle. Mike Nosebleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Maseki. Maseki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nosebleed's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maseki prevents Nosebleed from breaking the clinch. Nosebleed tries to break the clinch but Maseki is controlling the position. Maseki tries for a takedown but Nosebleed manages to get underhooks.
Maseki tries to land a knee to the head but Nosebleed blocks with his arms.
Nosebleed is trying to force a seperation but Maseki has the dominant position. Maseki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nosebleed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nosebleed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nosebleed punishes Maseki's body with a nice straight punch. Maseki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nosebleed swivels and escapes. Maseki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nosebleed.
Maseki is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maseki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nosebleed avoids it really well and circles away. Maseki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. No joy there for Nosebleed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nosebleed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maseki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nosebleed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maseki under the eye. Maseki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nosebleed fails to land with a series of punches.
Nosebleed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Maseki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Nosebleed counters with a right hand to the body. Nosebleed misses with a combination
and Maseki counters with a one-two to the body. Nosebleed misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nosebleed throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mike Nosebleed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nosebleed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike Nosebleed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nosebleed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maseki scores with a push kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Nosebleed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nosebleed. Maseki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Maseki tries to counter it with a takedown but Nosebleed pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nosebleed lands a right hook to the body.
Maseki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nosebleed as he jumps to the side. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Nosebleed 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. Nosebleed throws a right and a left that Maseki avoids nicely. Nosebleed sets himself, and Maseki steps forward looking for the clinch! Nosebleed avoids it this time. Nosebleed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maseki can do to turn this around? Nosebleed throws a right hand that Maseki ducks under and follows up with a left that Maseki also avoids with ease. Maseki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nosebleed stuffs the takedown attempt from Maseki. Maseki gets slowly back to his feet. As Maseki looks to move away, Nosebleed throws a big counter combo but Maseki just gets out of the way. Nosebleed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nosebleed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Maseki.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Nosebleed does no damage. Maseki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nosebleed. No joy there for Maseki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nosebleed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nosebleed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nosebleed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maseki. Maseki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nosebleed with a body shot. Maseki scores with a hook to the body. Nosebleed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maseki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nosebleed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nosebleed lands with a nice combination. Maseki backs away looking to recover. Mike Nosebleed is winning the standup battle so far. Nosebleed throws a nice looking combination but Maseki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nosebleed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nosebleed jabs at Maseki's body. Nosebleed misses with an uppercut
and Maseki counters with a series of strikes. Nosebleed will be more careful next time no doubt. Nosebleed lands with a right hand. Nosebleed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maseki fails with a takedown attempt. Mike Nosebleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Maseki.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nosebleed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nosebleed misses with a double jab.
Maseki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Maseki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nosebleed throws out the jab. Nice cross by Nosebleed. Maseki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A punch combination from Nosebleed misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nosebleed misses with a wild combination.
Maseki tries to counter with a clinch but Nosebleed shakes him off and moves away. Maseki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Nosebleed swinging wildly here.
Nosebleed throws a combination that misses and Maseki counters with a two punch combo. Maseki shoots for a double leg takedown but Nosebleed sprawls well. He's pushed Maseki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nosebleed throws a right and a left that Maseki avoids nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Nosebleed dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Maseki shoots in looking for a takedown. Nosebleed tries to sprawl out of it but Maseki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nosebleed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Maseki has a takedown stuffed. Nosebleed thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maseki fails with a takedown attempt. Mike Nosebleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Maseki.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Nosebleed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nosebleed misses with a series of wild punches.
Maseki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nosebleed swinging wildly here.
And Maseki tries to counter it with a takedown but Nosebleed pushes his down on his head and steps out. Nosebleed throws a right hand that Maseki ducks under and follows up with a left that Maseki also avoids with ease. Maseki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Nosebleed. Beautiful body shot. Maseki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nosebleed as he jumps to the side. Nosebleed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nosebleed throws a sloppy body shot
and Maseki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maseki. Nosebleed tries to break free but Maseki pushes him back against the cage. Nosebleed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nosebleed tries to break free but Maseki pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nosebleed working hard to break the clinch. Maseki has Nosebleed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nosebleed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Maseki is looking for a takedown. Nosebleed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nosebleed is trying to break the clinch but Maseki is controlling him. Nosebleed has had enough of the clinch but Maseki keeps him there for the moment. Nosebleed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maseki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nosebleed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maseki has him pressed against the cage. Maseki is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Maseki trying to stall but Nosebleed improves his position.
Maseki keeps control of Nosebleed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nosebleed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maseki has him pressed against the cage. Maseki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nosebleed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Nosebleed working hard to break the clinch. Nosebleed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nosebleed misses with a few strikes there.
Nosebleed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nosebleed fails to land with a series of punches.
Maseki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nelson Maseki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mike Nosebleed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nosebleed throws a series of punches but Maseki moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Nosebleed showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nosebleed 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Nosebleed!
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energy
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35% |
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