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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eli Massey enters the cage!
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194 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Massey!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Faldo misses.
A big right from Faldo misses.
No joy there for Faldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Faldo!
It looks like Eli Massey has been cut.
Massey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Faldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massey.
Massey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Massey throws the left hand but Faldo avoids the punch easily.
Massey throws a series of punches but Faldo moves out of range.
Massey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Faldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nick Faldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Faldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Faldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massey.
It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut.
Faldo throws a looping overhand right but Massey ducks down to avoid it.
Faldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Faldo is just out of range.
Massey scores with a jab to the body.
Massey lands a nice hook to Faldo's body. Faldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo throws an overhand right that lands on Massey's shoulder, as Massey tries to avoid the shot.
Faldo with a hook.
Massey misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Faldo.
Nice takedown defense from Faldo. No joy for Massey on that attempt.
Massey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Massey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Faldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Faldo blocks a jab.
Massey swings for the body but Faldo moves out of range.
Faldo misses with a looping right.
Faldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Faldo. Those never looked like landing.
Massey lands the left hand.
Jab by Massey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
Massey looks to land a left hand but Faldo moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a push kick but Faldo slaps the foot to one side.
Faldo misses with an uppercut. Massey saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Faldo.
Massey is looking for the big counter here.
Faldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Faldo lands a nice hook to Massey's body. Massey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Massey.
Faldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Massey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Massey unleashes a big counter combination but Faldo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Massey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faldo.
The fighters circling - Massey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Faldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Massey - that will leave a mark!
Faldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Massey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Faldo shoots in for a double leg but Massey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faldo lands a jab.
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Faldo's shoulder, as Faldo tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey 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.
Massey slips nicely into half guard.
Massey is keen to just control but Faldo is a slippery customer.
Massey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faldo defending well though.
Massey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Massey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Massey drops an elbow to the side of Faldo's head.
Massey is looking to stall here but Faldo recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massey.
Faldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Massey throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Massey is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Massey throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Massey wants to control from the top but Faldo keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Massey connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Massey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Faldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Faldo.
Massey misses the jab.
Faldo throws the kick towards the body but Massey avoids it.
Massey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but Faldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Massey postures up in Faldo's guard and throws a big left but Faldo blocks it.
Massey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Massey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo wants to stand and escape but Massey is having none of it.
Massey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Faldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Massey manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving.
Massey wants to get back to his feet but Faldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faldo trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom.
Faldo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Faldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faldo throws a shot from downtown. Massey moves away and avoids it.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faldo looks to throw the jab but Massey is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Faldo throws a looping overhand right but Massey ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Faldo coming out on top.
Faldo misses with an uppercut
and Faldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Massey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Massey just misses with a punch to the body.
Massey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Faldo is able to avoid easily.
Faldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Massey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massey throws a push kick but Faldo slaps the foot to one side.
Faldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Massey.
Massey checks a low kick from Faldo.
Faldo misses with a hook.
Massey missing with a left hand there. Faldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Massey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Faldo back to the cage. Massey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Massey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Faldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massey throws out the jab.
Faldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Faldo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Massey did well to prevent Faldo getting side control.
Faldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Massey pushes Faldo off looking to stand but Faldo dives back in and keeps control.
Massey is looking for a sweep. Faldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Massey tries to kick Faldo off but Faldo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Massey wants to get back to full guard.
Eli Massey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Massey keeps trying to improve his position.
Faldo is looking to take a break and control but Massey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo scores with a jab. Massey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Massey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Massey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Massey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Massey moves away from the strike by Faldo.
Faldo feints and then cracks Massey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Massey down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faldo.
Faldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Faldo looks to land a left hand but Massey moved out of range nicely.
Faldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Massey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Massey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Nick Faldo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Faldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
Faldo slips a straight right by Massey.
Faldo scores with a jab. Massey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Faldo is just out of range.
Faldo with a jab.
Massey is rocked!
Faldo stuffs the takedown.
Massey is still on wobbly legs! Can Faldo finish him?
Faldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Massey.
Massey seems to have recovered his senses.
Massey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Faldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Massey.
Faldo tries to clinch but Massey moves out of range.
Faldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Massey slips a jab and a cross from Faldo.
Faldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Massey slips a jab from Faldo.
Massey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Massey's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faldo misses with a low kick as Massey jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey slips a jab from Faldo.
Faldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Massey throws a lazy right hand but Faldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Massey looks to score with a jab to the body but Faldo is just out of range.
Faldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Massey circles away quickly and effectively.
Massey misses with a straight left.
Massey slips a straight right by Faldo.
Massey leaves Faldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Massey looks to land a right hand but Faldo moved out of range.
A big right from Faldo misses.
A lazy left from Faldo finds it's target.
Faldo looks to land a left hand but Massey moved out of range nicely.
Faldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Massey moves away.
Faldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Massey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo throws an overhand right that lands on Massey's shoulder, as Massey tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Massey.
Massey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Massey moves away from the strike by Faldo.
Massey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Massey's head.
Faldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massey.
Massey throws a jab but it's blocked by Faldo.
Massey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Faldo misses.
Massey throws a looping overhand right but Faldo ducks down to avoid it.
Massey looks to land a left hand but Faldo moved out of range nicely.
Massey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Faldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Massey lands a glancing blow to the side of Faldo's head.
Massey shoots in and drives through. Faldo sprawls well.
Massey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massey tries to keep at a distance but Faldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faldo.
Massey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Massey lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Faldo.
Faldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Massey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Faldo under the eye.
Faldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Massey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faldo jabs Massey right on the nose. Massey blinks but takes it well.
Massey scores with a one two! Faldo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faldo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eli Massey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faldo punishes Massey's body with a nice straight punch.
Faldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Massey's head.
That has opened up Eli Massey's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faldo.
Faldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo dips to his left and cracks Massey with an uppercut!
Faldo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Massey! Faldo dives in looking to finish! Massey is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Faldo!
Nick Faldo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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