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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malakai Fekitoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jozef Nagy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malakai Fekitoa! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nagy swings for the body but Fekitoa moves out of range.
Fekitoa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagy. Nagy scores with a jab to the head.
Nagy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nagy throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Nagy misses. Nice body punch from Nagy. Fekitoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Fekitoa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fekitoa is defended easily by Nagy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nagy connects with a body shot that sends Fekitoa's belly button to the back. Fekitoa slips under a jab from Nagy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fekitoa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nagy to counter with a crisp jab. Nagy digs a good body shot into Fekitoa's ribs. A jab from Nagy finds it's way through Fekitoa's defenses. Fekitoa misses the shot to the body. Nagy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fekitoa. Fekitoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nagy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fekitoa back to the cage. Nagy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nagy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jozef Nagy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nagy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nagy throws a body shot but no joy. Nagy connects with a body shot that sends Fekitoa's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nagy stuffs the takedown. Jozef Nagy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Fekitoa. Nagy connects with a body shot. Nagy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Fekitoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nagy as he avoids it easily. Nagy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nagy lands with an overhand left. Nagy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fekitoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fekitoa goes for a double leg but Nagy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nagy continues to drive forward. Fekitoa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagy. Nagy takes a swing at Fekitoa's ribcage but misses. Fekitoa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagy finds it's way round the side to connect with Fekitoa's head. Nagy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Fekitoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nagy keeps the fight on the outside. Fekitoa is looking to land body kicks. Fekitoa tries to move into range but Nagy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nagy digs a good body shot into Fekitoa's ribs. Fekitoa tries to clinch there but Nagy circles away.
Nagy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fekitoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nagy jabs at Fekitoa's body. Nagy scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fekitoa fails in his attempt to clinch. Nagy lands a slapping body shot.
Fekitoa looks to land a left hand but Nagy moved out of range nicely. Nice cross by Nagy. Fekitoa throws a series of punches but Nagy moves out of range. Nagy thuds a left hand into Fekitoa's body. Nagy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nagy scores with a decent looking hook. Fekitoa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagy tries to avoid it but Fekitoa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagy to the ground. Nagy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nagy throws a good cross that connects.
Nagy lands the left hand. Left hook, right uppercut from Nagy. 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! Fekitoa misses with a leg kick and Nagy counters with a stiff right hand. Nagy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fekitoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fekitoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nagy lands with a nice body punch. Nagy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fekitoa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fekitoa fails with a takedown attempt. Fekitoa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagy. Nagy scores with a nice strike. Nice sprawl there from Nagy as Fekitoa shoots in. Fekitoa shoots in but no luck this time. Fekitoa looks winded! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nagy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fekitoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fekitoa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nagy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fekitoa throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Nagy dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagy connects with a nice looking jab.
Jozef Nagy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fekitoa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nagy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fekitoa can do to turn this around? Fekitoa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice uppercut lands for Nagy. That snapped Fekitoa's head back.
Fekitoa misses with a combination
and Nagy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nagy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nagy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Malakai Fekitoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nagy lands with a nice combination. Fekitoa backs away looking to recover. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nagy lands the left hand. Fekitoa moves out of range as Nagy strikes. Fekitoa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Nagy misses the jab. A little jabbing left from Fekitoa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jozef Nagy is winning the standup battle so far. Nagy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fekitoa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nagy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fekitoa walks into a jab. Fekitoa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nagy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fekitoa. Fekitoa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fekitoa walks into a left hand. Nagy lands with a shot to the body. Fekitoa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fekitoa there as he acknowledges the shot. Nagy throws a body shot but no joy. Nagy with a nice cross. Nagy getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fekitoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fekitoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fekitoa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fekitoa there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nagy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fekitoa manages to avoid it. Fekitoa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nagy lands a really nice looking cross but Fekitoa seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fekitoa ducks right into an uppercut from Nagy. Nagy digs a good hook to Fekitoa's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fekitoa or perhaps it was just good defense by Nagy, which made it look bad. Nagy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fekitoa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nagy 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.
Fekitoa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nagy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fekitoa. Fekitoa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagy but Nagy pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jozef Nagy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Fekitoa. Fekitoa is looking to land body kicks. Nagy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fekitoa has time to react. Nagy lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nagy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fekitoa.
Nagy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Nagy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fekitoa tries for a takedown but Nagy circles away easily and Nagy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nagy stuns Fekitoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nagy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fekitoa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fekitoa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagy pinned against the cage. Nagy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nagy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Nagy digs a good body shot into Fekitoa's ribs. Fekitoa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nagy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fekitoa tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fekitoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nagy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Nagy lands a nice looking body shot.
Fekitoa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fekitoa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nagy has got the better of the exchanges. Nagy scores with a nice right hand.
Fekitoa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagy circles away. Fekitoa is breathing heavily. Fekitoa tries to clinch up. The fighters circle momentarily. Nagy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nagy lands a slapping body shot.
Nagy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nagy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagy wants it to stay on the feet. Fekitoa walks into a stiff left hand from Nagy. Nagy lands with a straight right. Fekitoa didn't see that one coming. Nagy throws out a powerful jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Nagy dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fekitoa shoots in but no luck this time. Nagy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nagy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fekitoa. Fekitoa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. No luck with that takedown attempt from Fekitoa. Nagy thuds a left hand into Fekitoa's body. Nagy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fekitoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagy stuns Fekitoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fekitoa throws a looping overhand right but Nagy ducks down to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Nagy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nagy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Nagy - just one landing. Nagy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fekitoa trying to control but Nagy is working from the bottom. Fekitoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagy has control of Fekitoa's left arm, preventing Fekitoa from doing any damage. Nagy tries to land a sweep but no joy. Fekitoa wants to control from the top but Nagy keeps moving. Fekitoa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nagy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fekitoa doesn't seem bothered though. Nagy dips to his left and cracks Fekitoa with an uppercut! Fekitoa misses with a straight left. Fekitoa wants to clinch up but Nagy keeps it at a distance. Nagy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nagy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Fekitoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagy misses the target. Fekitoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fekitoa tries for a takedown but Nagy circles away easily and Nagy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jozef Nagy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Fekitoa.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nagy moves into range and connects with a jab. Nagy thuds his right hand into Fekitoa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A cross from Nagy lands. Nagy connects with the punch. Fekitoa is looking to clinch but Nagy is avoiding it.
Nagy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nagy lunges at Fekitoa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fekitoa's hand. Fekitoa throws a series of strikes that have Nagy backpedaling.
Fekitoa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Nagy counters with a left to the body. Nagy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fekitoa takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nagy lands the left hand. A jab lands there for Nagy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fekitoa drops his hands momentarily and Nagy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nagy jabs at Fekitoa's body. Nagy avoids the head kick by Fekitoa.
Fekitoa shoots in looking for a takedown. Nagy tries to sprawl out of it but Fekitoa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nagy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nagy lands with a cross. Fekitoa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nagy defends it nicely. Nagy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight! Jozef Nagy showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagy, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Nagy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
78% |
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