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MFN 356: Event Horizon
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1# Magaba staying out of range there. Nation pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nation sizes up Magaba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nation lands an overhand right. A left lands for Nation. Magaba looks to land a combination but Nation avoids it well. Nation throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Magaba counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Magaba thows a huge punch but Nation dodges it nicely.
Magaba tries to pass to full mount but Nation defends it. Nation trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Magaba wants to pass the guard but Nation is defending well. #T1##SUB2# Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
Nation avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magaba. #SUB2# Magaba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nation is just riding it out for now. Magaba eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
Nation moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Magaba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nation manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magaba has Nation in his guard.#REVR##T2# Nation preventing the sweep. Nation is looking to stand up but Magaba won't let him. Magaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaba, not yet. #SUB2# Nation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Magaba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Magaba looks to land a strike but Nation avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Magaba advances position into side control!#SUB2# Magaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nation, who protects the arm well. Nation is trying to control Magaba's posture but Magaba avoids it. #T3# Nation tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2# Magaba is trying to get an arm triangle but Nation is defending well. #SUB2# Magaba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nation rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Nation! Nation advances position into side control! Magaba tries to get back to half guard but can't. Magaba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Magaba moves into full guard.
#T4# Nation preventing the sweep. Magaba keeps trying to improve his position. Nation is looking to stand up but Magaba won't let him. Nation trying to control the position from guard on top but Magaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Nation avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nation wants to control from the top but Magaba keeps moving. Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nation's guard. #REVB# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magaba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Magaba advances position into side control! 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!#SUB2# Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nation rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Nation! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mookie Magaba dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Nation lands a nice hook to Magaba's body. Magaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jab, jab by Nation - just one landing. #TD2# Magaba scores with a takedown into Nation's guard. Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nation is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Magaba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nation is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nation has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Magaba wants to sweep here but Nation controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magaba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Magaba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nation utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1# Magaba slips nicely into half guard. Magaba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Magaba looking to pass the guard. Magaba is working Nation over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Magaba trying to move into half guard but instead Nation has managed to sweep!#REVR# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magaba is on top in guard.
#REVB# Magaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Magaba postures up in Nation's guard and throws a big left but Nation blocks it. Magaba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Magaba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nation rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Magaba's guard! Nice work there by Nation! Magaba wants to sweep but no luck. Mookie Magaba has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magaba is on top in guard.
#REVB# Magaba throwing strikes from guard but Nation blocks nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Magaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Magaba wants to pass the guard but Nation is keeping the position. Magaba is looking to advance position but Nation has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# Magaba is looking to get to half guard. Magaba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Magaba works his way to full guard. Good work. Magaba keeping moving, preventing Nation from controlling successfully. #T3# Magaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaba, not yet. #SUB2# Magaba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nation doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magaba is tightening it up a little... Nation has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nation reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nation taps out! Nice BJJ there by Magaba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mookie Magaba! During a confident post fight interview, Mookie Magaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MFN 350: Mangrove vs. Juravlev
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Nation misses the target. Nation lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Magaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation. Magaba ducks under a wild hook from Nation. Nation lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nation cracks Magaba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Nation misses with a head kick.
Magaba ducks right into an uppercut from Nation. Magaba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nation backs up against the cage.
Magaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Nation swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nation has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Magaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Magaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolai Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nation dodges the punch combination from Magaba.
Nation lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# Nation throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magaba on the side of the head. Magaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nation. Magaba has a takedown stuffed. Nation misses with a body punch
#TD# and Magaba counters with a single leg into guard. Nation didn't expect that. Nation working a defensive guard here.
Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Magaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Nation has wrist control. Magaba wants to pass the guard but Nation is keeping the position. Magaba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nation manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T2# Magaba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nation's guard. #REVR# Magaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nation is keeping the position for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Magaba postures up in Nation's guard and throws a big left but Nation blocks it. Magaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Magaba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Magaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Nation is retaining full guard. #T3# Nation wants to sweep but no luck. Magaba slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Magaba throws an elbow but Nation slips to the side and avoids it well. Magaba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB# Magaba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Magaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nation knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Magaba tries for a kimura but Nation is defending well. #SUB# Magaba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# Nation is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Magaba has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nation is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Magaba yanks on the arm and Nation is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Magaba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mookie Magaba! During a confident post fight interview, Mookie Magaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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MFN 347: Trigger Happy
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Judo takes a swing at Nation's ribcage but misses. Nation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Judo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nation manages to avoid it. Judo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Judo throws a jab when Nation was well out of range. Nation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judo throws out the jab. Judo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Judo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nation throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judo on the side of the head. Judo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nation stuffs the takedown attempt from Judo. Judo gets slowly back to his feet. #TD# Judo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nation is staying active underneath Judo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1# Judo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Judo is trying to work for a kimura but Nation is defending well.
#SUB# Judo is working for a kimura but Nation is defending it quite comfortably.
Nation wants to improve his position but Judo is controlling well.
#SUB# Judo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Judo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Judo wants to pass to mount but Nation is defending the position. Judo is looking to pass Nation's guard but actually Nation recovers to full guard. #SUB# Judo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Judo drops back looking for a leg! Nation is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nation manages to kick Judo off! Judo jumps back into Nation's guard. #T3# Judo passes Nation's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Judo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nation sees it coming and defends easily. Nation works his way to full guard. Good work. Nation is trying to keep Judo in close.
Judo passes into half guard. Nation is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Nation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nation. Judo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nation is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nation keeping full guard, as Judo tries to pass. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nation doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Judo passes Nation's left leg - he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Judo slips a jab from Nation. Judo goes for a double leg but Nation avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nation continues to drive forward. Judo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nation scores with a nice strike.#CUT2# It looks like Jack Judo has been cut. Judo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Judo misses with a body shot.
Nation throws the left hand but Judo avoids the punch easily. Judo shoots in for a takedown but Nation shows good takedown defense. Judo scores with a shot to the body.
Judo lands with a good body shot. Judo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nation stuffs the takedown attempt from Judo. Judo gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Judo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nation throws a jab but it's blocked by Judo. Some wild striking there from Nation.
#TD# Judo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1# Judo stands up over Nation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Nation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Judo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nation manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Jack Judo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Judo passes Nation's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Nation is not content to let Judo control the position.#SUB# Judo is looking for a kimura here.
Judo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2# Nation manages to get to full guard.
Nation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judo. Judo postures up and lands a big shot to Nation's brow. Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Judo stands and throws Nation's legs to the side, diving into side control. Judo trying to control the position but Nation is working away. Judo tries to score with some ground and pound. Nation controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3##SUB# Judo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Judo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Judo trying to control the position but Nation is working away. #SUB# Judo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Judo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nation knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Judo throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Judo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Judo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Judo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nation, who protects the arm well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jack Judo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nation slips under a jab. Judo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nation as he jumps to the side. Nation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Judo. Nation connects with a looping right hand.
Judo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judo swings for the body but Nation moves out of range.
Nikolai Nation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Judo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Judo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nation. Nation sizes up Judo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Judo throws an overhand right that lands on Nation's shoulder, as Nation tries to avoid the shot. Nation scores with a punch to the head. Nation cracks Judo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1##TD# Judo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nation sprawls well initially but Judo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Judo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Judo wants to advance to full mount but Nation doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Judo stands up over Nation, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Nation bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Judo's guard. #REVB# Nation won't allow Judo to sweep him here. Judo keeping moving, preventing Nation from controlling successfully. Judo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nation is one step ahead there. #SU2# Nation gets to his feet. Judo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2# Nation misses the shot to the body. Nation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judo manages to avoid it. Judo cracks Nation with an open hand slap. Nation looks to score with a jab to the body but Judo is just out of range. Nation throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab, jab by Judo - just one landing. #TD# Judo scores with a takedown into Nation's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Judo drops back looking for a leg! Nation is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nation manages to kick Judo off! Judo jumps back into Nation's guard. Nation looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nation trying to control the position.
Nation is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Judo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nation looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Judo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Nation is trying to control but can't.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Nation is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Judo is working for a kimura but Nation is defending it quite comfortably.
Judo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB# Judo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikolai Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Judo blocks the strikes from Nation.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Judo. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Judo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Judo! Jack Judo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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MFN 344: Let it Roar
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1# Loredo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nation's head. Nation feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loredos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nation just misses with a punch to the body.
Loredo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Loredo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nation scores with a sloppy right hand. Loredo should have avoided that one. Nation ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Loredo is breathing heavily. Nation misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Loredo misses with a hook. Nation throws a jab but it's blocked by Loredo. Loredo is looking to counter punch. Nation takes a swing at Loredo's ribcage but misses. Nation fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Loredo wants to land a leg kick but Nation is out of range. Nation checks a low kick from Loredo. Nation jabs Loredo right on the nose. Loredo blinks but takes it well. Nation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loredo. Loredo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Nation just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Loredo misses the target. Loredo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nation checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nation slips under a jab. Nation lands the left hand.#T1# Nation thuds a left hand into Loredo's body. Loredo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nation circles away quickly and effectively. Nation lands a jab to the head.
Loredo walks into a stiff left hand from Nation. Loredo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nation lands a head shot. Nation scores with the left hand. Loredo knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2# Loredo is rocked! Loredo takes one on the button. Oh Loredo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Loredo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nation lands a right hand from hell, dropping Loredo. Nation pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Nation! A victorious Nikolai Nation thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MFN 333: Drago vs. Karhu II
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1# Nation misses with a straight right. Nation connects with a looping right hand.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masotti.
Nation avoids the body shot from Masotti.
Nation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masotti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nation has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Masotti slips a jab from Nation. Masotti misses with a wild body shot. Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Masotti throws the kick towards the body but Nation avoids it. Nation misses with a low kick as Masotti jumps back. Masotti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nation. Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation checks a leg kick. Masotti misses with a head kick.
Masotti throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nation misses with a hook. Masotti ducked under it nicely. Nation thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Nation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masotti can pounce on him.
Masotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Masotti slips a jab from Nation. Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Nation moves out of range easily. Masotti lands a head kick!
Nation loads up on a big right hand but Masotti slips the punch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nation throws a body shot but no joy. Masotti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL# Masotti clinches. Nation lands with a left to the head. Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Masotti blocks a body shot from Nation. Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges. Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. Nation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nation looks winded! Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Nation won't want to take too many of those. Masotti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now. Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masotti's elbow. Nation throws a head punch that misses. Knees to the body from Masotti.
Nation has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now. Masotti misses with an elbow strike.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
#T3# Nation misses with a punch on the inside.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Masotti landing knees to the body.
Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nation.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Masotti landing knees to the body.
Masotti looking to stall.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nation's face.
Nation lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Masotti. Nation throws a head punch that misses. Masotti with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nation misses with a body punch.
Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation. Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Nation is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him. Masotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. Masotti has Nation pressed against the cage, preventing Nation from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Masotti with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A short left from Nation. Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Masotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Nation is just out of range. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Masotti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nation takes a kick to the side of the head. Masotti slips a straight right by Nation. No joy there for Nation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masotti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masotti. Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation jabs at Masotti's body. Masotti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nation lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2# It looks like Toga Masotti has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masotti misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Masotti. Masotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nation tries to bum rush Masotti with a series of wild strikes but Masotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nation has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masotti.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nation misses with a punch to the body.
Masotti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Nation lands with a short head shot on the inside. Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Masotti to work.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masotti as Nation tries to tie him up. Masotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nation can do to turn this around? Nation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. Masotti lands a nice knee to the body. Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2# Nation misses with a body punch.
Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masotti as Nation tries to tie him up. Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Nation wants to get back to striking at distance but Masotti won't allow it.
Nation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nation wants to stall.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Masotti.
A knee to the head by Masotti.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Nation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masotti backwards. Nation lands a body shot. Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# A left hand lands to the body for Nation.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nation lands a nice uppercut. Masotti lands an elbow inside that Nation shrugs off. Nation trying to stall but Masotti improves his position.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Nation misses with a short punch on the inside. Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. Nation throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Toga Masotti has scored more points in the clinch so far. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masotti as Nation tries to tie him up. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nation as Masotti tries to tie him up. #T4# Nation has Masotti pressed against the cage.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nation works on Masotti's body with a couple of short punches. Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Masotti.
This has been an exciting period of action! Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Nation has Masotti pushed against the cage. Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Nation manages to break the clinch.
Masotti avoids the body shot from Nation.
Masotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nikolai Nation seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nation looks to land a left hand but Masotti moved out of range nicely.#CL# Masotti clinches up with Nation and pushes him back against the cage. Masotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Toga Masotti's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Nation misses the jab. As Nation tries to get set, Masotti tries to push him back and clinch up but Nation manages to avoid the attempt. Nation keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masotti tries to move into range but Nation moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nation misses with a wild combination.
Masotti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Masotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nation appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nation bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masotti's head backwards. Nation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masotti. Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Masotti throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nation takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nation lands a body shot.
Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Masotti throws the kick towards the body but Nation avoids it. Nation misses the jab. Nation blocks a head kick by Masotti.
#T1# Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nation works Masotti's body with a nice hook. Decent striking displayed by Nation there. Masotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nation. Masotti keeps Nation at a distance using the push kick. Nation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masotti lands with a slapping head kick. Masotti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nation.
Nation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masotti.
Nation unleashes a big counter combination but Masotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nation lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but Nation pushes him off. Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masotti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Masotti misses with a head kick.
Nation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masotti manages to avoid it.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. Masotti does a little dance to reset his feet. Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily. Masotti tries to counter by clinching up but Nation breaks away and moves out of range. Masotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Masotti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nation looks to score with a jab to the body but Masotti is just out of range. Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Nation moves out of range easily. That kick from Masotti tenderised Nation's leg. Nation is trying to keep his angry face on. Masotti throws a solid leg kick but Nation takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masotti. Masotti keeps Nation at a distance using the push kick. Masotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nation scores with a hook. Nation lands a right hook to the body.
Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nation throws out a loose jab but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Nation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masotti.
Masotti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Nation checks a low kick from Masotti. Nation misses with a straight right. #T3# Nation throws a shot from downtown. Masotti moves away and avoids it. Masotti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nation connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masotti scrambles back to his feet. Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nation! But no joy. Nation throws a combination. Masotti tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Masotti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nation takes a step back to recover. A left lands for Nation. Masotti misses with a head kick.
Nation swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Masotti takes one to the chin there. Some bone on bone action there as Masotti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A slow jab from Nation misses its intended target. Masotti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nation doesn't seem bothered though. Masotti slips under a jab from Nation.#T4# Masotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nation. Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nation pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nation looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range. That kick from Masotti tenderised Nation's leg. Nation is trying to keep his angry face on. Nation scores with a jab. Masotti wants to clinch. Masotti is looking to wear down Nation with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Masotti closes the distance and pushes Nation back into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation. Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nation is trying to maintain a safe position but Masotti gets an underhook and turns Nation into the cage. Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolai Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation.
And that's the end of the fight! Nikolai Nation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Masotti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti! After the big win, Toga Masotti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zip Zap. Sale closing down and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1# A big right from Nation misses. Nation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masotti. Masotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Nation throws out a loose jab but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Masotti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A head kick by Masotti misses and Nation counters with a left to the body. Masotti misses with a looping right. It seemed like Nation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Masotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nation throws out the jab. Masotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Masotti throws a head kick that Nation semi-blocks.
Masotti misses with a leg kick. Nation throws a shot from downtown. Masotti moves away and avoids it. The fighters circling - Nation throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nation connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masotti's hands. Masotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Masotti closes the distance and clinches. 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! Masotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nation working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nation blocks it with crossed arms. #T1# Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nation misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Masotti.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nation blocks it with crossed arms. Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Nation's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Nation's face as he tries to break the clinch. Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
#T2# Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stalling in the clinch from Nation.
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2# Nation manages to break the clinch.
Masotti slips under a jab. Masotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Nation misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Masotti. Nation does a little dance to reset his feet. Masotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nation takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nation moves out of range of the body kick from Masotti.
Masotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nation throws a jab but it's blocked by Masotti. Nation with a jab. Masotti goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nation throws out a counter right but Masotti avoids it with no problem. Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nation throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3# Nation throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masotti there as he acknowledges the shot. Nation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masotti.
Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti is looking to clinch. Nation takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Masotti throws a wild body kick that Nation sees coming a mile off. Nation misses with a double jab.
Masotti slips a straight right by Nation. Nation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masotti circles away quickly and effectively. Masotti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nation. A jab from Nation misses. Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nation lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nation throws a hook to the side of Masotti's head but Masotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Masotti jabs Nation right on the nose. Nation blinks but takes it well. Masotti throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masotti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nation connects with a crisp jab. Nation might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4# Nation tries to move into range but Masotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti misses with a body kick. Masotti tries to clinch there but Nation circles away.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Nation checks a low kick from Masotti. Masotti scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Nation misses. Masotti is looking to counter the offense by Nation and move into the clinch. Nation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation. Nation scores with a hook to the body. Masotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Masotti misses with a kick to the body.
Nation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nation looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Masotti - that will leave a mark!
Masotti tries to clinch up. Nation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masotti.
Nation loads up on a big right hand but Masotti slips the punch. Nation looks to land a combination but Masotti avoids it well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A good leg kick by Masotti. Masotti scores with a head kick. Nation tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Masotti is looking to clinch. Nation takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Masotti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nation has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nation and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A big right from Nation misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. Masotti does a little dance to reset his feet. Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nation. Masotti walks into a straight right hand from Nation. Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Nation throws out a counter right but Masotti avoids it with no problem. Nation throws a sloppy head kick and Masotti moves out of range easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nation throws a big shot that misses. Masotti slips a jab from Nation. 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! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masotti.
Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nation blocks a head kick by Masotti.
#T1# Nation fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nation throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masotti counters with a big head kick but Nation shrugs it off. Masotti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Masotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Masotti misses with a body kick. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nation throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toga Masotti is winning the standup battle so far. Nation lands a nice shot to the body.
Masotti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Masotti avoids the body shot from Nation.
Masotti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nation manages to circle out of the way. Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Nation moves out of range easily. Masotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Masotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nation. Left hook, right uppercut from Nation. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nation misses with a body shot
and Masotti counters with a nice leg kick. Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Nation. Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Nation moves out of range easily. Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Nation swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2# Nation swats away the attempt to clinch by Masotti. Masotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Masotti tries to clinch but Nation is having none of it. Nation throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Masotti connects with a high kick. Nation misses with a few strikes there.
Nation misses the body punch #CL# and Masotti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Nation lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masotti backwards. Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Nation has Masotti pushed against the cage. Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now. Nation misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toga Masotti has scored more points in the clinch so far. Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masotti. Nation is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masotti is keeping busy. Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nation lands with a short head shot on the inside. Masotti looking to stall.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nation lands with a light punch inside. Nation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nation can't find room to land a body shot as Masotti controls the action.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Masotti looking to stall.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Nation tries to break free but Masotti pushes him back against the cage. Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti leaning against his opponent.
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! Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masotti takes a shot to the head. Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti is trying to stall.
A short right from Nation on the inside. Nation just leaning against Masotti, taking a breather. Nation working aggressively here.
Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 Toga Masotti will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# A left lands for Nation. Nation looks to score with a jab to the body but Masotti is just out of range. Nation throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masotti sees it coming and avoids it easily. Masotti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nation lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Nation scores with a sloppy right hand. Masotti should have avoided that one. Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masotti moves away. Masotti misses with a wild body shot. Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nation on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nation jabs Masotti right on the nose. Masotti blinks but takes it well. Nation tests Masotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2# Masotti is rocked! 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! Masotti throws a looping overhand right but Nation ducks down to avoid it. Oh Masotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nation finds Masotti's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Masotti flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Nation lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Masotti will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolai Nation! An out of breath Nikolai Nation 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:
MFN 328: LA Confidential
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1# Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick from Masotti lands but Nation takes it in his stride. Nation throws a nice looking combination but Masotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A head kick from Masotti lands but Nation takes it in his stride. Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Nation takes a swing at Masotti's ribcage but misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Masotti wants to clinch. Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masotti moves away. Masotti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Masotti throws a leg kick which misses Nation's front leg but catches the back leg as Nation tries to avoid it. Nation takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC# Nation is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masotti. Nation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masotti. Masotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Nation misses with a straight right. #CL# Masotti has closed the distance and engaged Nation in a clinch.
Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
Nation is still on wobbly legs! Can Masotti finish him? Masotti looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nation seems to have recovered his senses. Masotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Masotti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masotti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nation up against the cage. Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
Masotti is pushing Nation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A short uppercut from Nation. #T2# Masotti with a knee to the head.
Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Nikolai Nation has been cut. Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti. Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Nation can't find room to land a body shot as Masotti controls the action.
Nation is trying to maintain a safe position but Masotti gets an underhook and turns Nation into the cage. Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Nation won't want to take too many of those. Nation looks winded! Masotti lands a nice knee to the body. Masotti lands a nice knee to the body. Nation takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nation takes a knee to the side of the body. A knee to the head by Masotti.
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Masotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3# Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masotti. Nation tries to work over Masotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. Masotti avoiding damage.
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nation taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Nation won't want to take too many of those. Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Masotti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nation throws a head punch that misses. Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nation is keeping busy. Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nation blocks it with crossed arms. Masotti lands a knee to the body.
Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nation misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nikolai Nation's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Nation blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Masotti tries to clinch but fails miserably and Nation makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL# Masotti clinches. Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Nation working some nice short punches in the clinch. Toga Masotti has scored more points in the clinch so far. Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Nation misses with a short punch on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Masotti.
Nation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masotti's elbow. Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Masotti stalling in the clinch.
Masotti blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masotti blocking some punches.
Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nation avoids a wild elbow strike from Masotti. Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Masotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nation's efforts to push away. Nation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1# Nation can't find room to land a body shot as Masotti controls the action.
Masotti's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges. Masotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nation can do to turn this around? Nation is breathing heavily. Masotti landing knees to the head.
Nation takes a knee to the side of the body. Masotti lands a nice knee to the body. Nation takes an elbow to the forehead. Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masotti throws an elbow but misses. Knees to the body from Masotti.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masotti keeps control of Nation as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage.#T2# Masotti lands a knee to the body.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees to the body from Masotti.
Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Nation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masotti's elbow. The referee calls for Masotti to work.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nation lands a right hand. Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti. Nation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Masotti trying to stall but Nation improves his position.
#T3# Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Nation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masotti tries to stall but Nation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nation wants to get back to striking at distance but Masotti won't allow it.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masotti as Nation tries to tie him up. Nation is leaning against Masotti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nation lands a hook to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Nation. Nation working aggressively here.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
#BC2# Nation breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Masotti. Nation 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.
An inside leg kick from Masotti misses. #T4# Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Nation. Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Nation. Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nation with a jab. Masotti defending well as Nation loads up on a big left hand. Nation checks a low kick from Masotti. Nation looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Masotti wants to clinch. Nation throws the left hand but Masotti avoids the punch easily. An inside leg kick lands from Masotti. Nation blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Masotti tries to clinch but Nation moves out of range. Masotti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Masotti thows a left - swing and a miss! A punch combination from Nation misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nikolai Nation's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Nation on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nation misses with an uppercut. Masotti saw that one coming. Masotti throws a head kick that misses. Masotti throws the kick towards the body but Nation avoids it. Masotti thows a body kick. Nation tries to catch it but that hurt him. Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Masotti connects with a leg kick. Nation looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nation lands a really nice looking cross but Masotti seems unphased.
Masotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Masotti. Nice straight punches there by Nation. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nation. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Masotti misses with a head kick.
Nation scores with the left hand. Masotti knows he should have avoided that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Masotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masotti defending well as Nation loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Masotti slips under a jab from Nation. Masotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masotti wants to slow Nation down by chopping away at his legs. Masotti misses with a body kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Masotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nation takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toga Masotti is winning the standup battle so far. Nation throws a right and a left that Masotti avoids nicely. Nation looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range. #CL# Masotti rushes Nation and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Masotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nation is keeping busy. Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nation misses with the head strike.
Nation goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Masotti blocks a body shot from Nation. Masotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Masotti stalls. Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masottis head. Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nation stalling.
Masotti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3# A knee to the head by Masotti.
Masotti slowing the pace effectively. Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation takes a knee to the side of the body. Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Masotti is struggling to control the position. Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
Masotti effectively controlling the action here.#T4# Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Nation's ribcage. Nation holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Nation misses with a punch to the body.
Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Nikolai Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Toga Masotti showed his dominance in that final round. Well Masotti 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toga Masotti made sure he mentioned Zip Zap. Sale closing down, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
MFN 327: The Uncle Lar Special
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti keeps Nation at a distance using the push kick. Masotti misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Masotti rushes Nation and presses him up against the cage. Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti. Masotti blocking some punches.
Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now. Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masotti up against the cage. Nation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masotti. Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nation misses with a body punch.
#T1# Masotti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Masotti stalling against the cage.
Masotti effectively controlling the action here. Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Nation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
#T2# A short right hand to the side of the head by Nation. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masotti. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nation. 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! Masotti leaning against his opponent.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Masotti. Nation misses with a hook from the clinch. We've been informed that Masotti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him. Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nation blocks it with crossed arms. Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nation makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nation misses with some punches.
Masotti lands a nice knee to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation. Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3# Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
Nation takes a knee to the side of the body. Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation digs a right hand underneath Masotti's ribcage. Masotti let out a lung full of air as it connected. Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Masotti lands a nice knee to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nation. Nation lands a hook to the side of the head. Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Masotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Masotti is pushing Nation up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. The referee calls for Masotti to work.
#T4# Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation. Nation lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nation misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nation's brow. Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Nation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Nation blocks an elbow strike from Masotti.
Nation scores with a nice hook to the head. Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land. Nation lands a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land. Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Masotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nation throws out the jab. Nation connects with a jab. Nation changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti moves forwards but Nation connects with a nice, crisp jab. Masotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nation was well out of range. Poor timing from Masotti. It looked like Nation wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fight stays on the outside here - Masotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Masotti throws a leg kick which misses Nation's front leg but catches the back leg as Nation tries to avoid it. Nation fails to land with a series of punches.
Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Nation looks to throw the jab but Masotti is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masotti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A shot to the body from Masotti misses and Nation counters with a lovely straight right hand! Masotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Masotti misses with a low kick. Masotti throws a head kick that misses. Nation looks to land a combination but Masotti avoids it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Masotti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1# A jab from Nation misses. Nation waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masotti. Masotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nation.
Nation misses with a two punch combination.
Masotti lands with a slapping head kick. Masotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nation just misses with a punch to the body.
Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masotti moves away. Masotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masotti throws a nice outside leg kick. Nation misses with a wild combination.
Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Masotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nation.
Nation throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily. Masotti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nation. A head kick from Masotti lands but Nation takes it in his stride. #ROC2# Nation is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nation throws an overhand right that lands on Masotti's shoulder, as Masotti tries to avoid the shot. #T2# Masotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD2# Masotti lands a big head kick that sends Nation tumbling to the mat! Masotti takes a step backwards and waves Nation back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Nation is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nation throwing a counter right hand but Masotti manages to avoid it. Masotti thumps Nation with a low kick. Nation misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Masotti. Masotti lands a front kick. Nation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masotti. Masotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nation's sensitive parts. Nation throws a jab but it's blocked by Masotti. Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti throws a lazy right hand but Nation sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Masotti is breathing heavily. Nation misses with a hook. Nation seems to have got his legs back now. Nation blocks the body kick.
Nation throws a jab when Masotti was well out of range. Nation throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Masotti tries to move into range but Nation moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Danga de danga de dang - Nation scores with a four punch combination! Nation chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masotti can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Nation - just one landing. Masotti misses with a kick to the body.
#T3# Nation throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A swing and a miss from Nation. Masotti throws a lazy head kick enabling Nation to counter with a crisp jab. Masotti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Masotti misses the shot to the body. Masotti lands a head kick. Nation smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Masotti lands a high kick!
Nation scores with a body shot.
Masotti throws a lazy head kick and Nation counters with a stiff right hand. Nation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masotti manages to avoid it. Nation looks to land a left hand but Masotti moved out of range nicely. Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masotti connects with a solid leg kick. 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! Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Nation. Nation throws a right and a left that both miss. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Masotti, right into the meat.
Nation scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4# Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti throws a body shot but no joy. Masotti ducks right into an uppercut from Nation. Masotti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nation misses with a wild body shot. Nation lands a jab-cross combination. Masotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but Nation pushes him off. A counter left hand to the body from Nation misses its target. Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nation throws out the jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Masotti feints and then cracks Nation's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nation down. A clash of legs there as Nation blocks the low kick. Masotti slips under a jab. Masotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nation doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Masotti gets in close and instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toga Masotti will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nation fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nation misses with a body shot.
Nation cracks Masotti with an open hand slap. Masotti lands with a kick to the temple. Nation shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Nation stalling in the clinch but Masotti improves position. Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
Masotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Nation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Masotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nation is keeping busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Masotti is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Masotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nation tries to work over Masotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Nation wants to break free but Masotti has control.
Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti. Toga Masotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nation lands a nice uppercut. Masotti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nation is keeping busy. Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masottis head. Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges. Masotti prevents a body shot from Nation. Nation throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Nation tries a body shot but Masotti blocks it.
#T2# Nation working aggressively here.
A short left from Nation. Nation struggles to land a body shot inside as Masotti controls his hands.
Nation is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him. Nation misses with a short punch on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short left from Nation. A nice left hand lands by Nation.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Nation blocks it.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land. Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3# Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti. Nation misses with some punches.
Nation throws a head punch that misses. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Masotti working Nation over with knees to the body. Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Nation slows down the pace here.
Masotti has Nation pushed against the cage. Masotti throws an elbow that misses.
#T4# Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Masotti blocks an uppercut.
Nation is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation. Masotti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now. Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees in the clinch landing for Masotti.
Masotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Nikolai Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Toga Masotti. Well Masotti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti! After the big win, Toga Masotti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zip Zap. Sale closing down and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
MFN 323
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1# Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Nation moves out of range easily. Nation has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sweat in the buildup to the fight. Good leg kick by Masotti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that Masotti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Nation blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Nation misses with a hook. Masotti ducked under it nicely. Nation throws a series of punches but Masotti moves out of range. Nation connects with a single shot there. The fighters circling - Nation throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nation takes a kick to the side of the head. Masotti scores with a kick to the midsection. Masotti moves out of range of the strikes. Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Nation is just out of range. Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Nation. A big right from Nation misses. Nation throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nation swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Masotti counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Nation lands a right hand. #KD2# Masotti drops Nation with a big knee straight up the middle! Nation is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2# Nation is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Nikolai Nation has been cut. Nation uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Oh Nation is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nation clobbers Masotti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nation seems to have got his legs back now.#T1# Nation throws a body punch but Masotti moves out of range. Masotti looks to land a body kick but Nation moved away. Nation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masotti. Masotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Masotti tries a low kick but Nation avoids it. Masotti lands with a slapping head kick. Masotti throws a head kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Nation. Masotti does a little dance to reset his feet. Nation sets himself, and Masotti steps forward looking for the clinch! Nation avoids it this time. Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti thows a body kick. Nation tries to catch it but that hurt him. Nation misses with a hook. Masotti goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nation throws a hook but Masotti blocks it. Nation looks to land a combination but Masotti avoids it well. Masotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masotti thuds his shin into the meat of Nation's side. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Masotti clinches with his opponent.
Nation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Masotti misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nation is defending well for now. Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Nation scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice right hand lands inside from Nation. Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masotti throws an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Masotti. Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. A knee to the head by Masotti.
A short right from Nation. Nation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masotti's elbow. Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land. Nation misses with the head strike.
Nation takes a knee to the side of the body. Nation misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nation lands with a short shot to the head. A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Nation. Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Nation is trying to maintain a safe position but Masotti gets an underhook and turns Nation into the cage. Masotti stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Masotti.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges. Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nation avoids it. Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Nation misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges. Nation throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masottis head. Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action! Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# Nation has Masotti pushed against the cage. Nation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masotti's elbow. Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
Masotti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Nation misses with a punch on the inside.
Masotti working Nation over with knees to the body. Nation throws a head punch that misses. Masotti taking a breather. Masotti blocking some punches.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but Nation is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nation. Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nation blocks it with crossed arms. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nikolai Nation's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Masotti instigates a clinch. Masotti is trying to maintain a safe position but Nation gets an underhook and turns Masotti into the cage. Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nation's face.
Nation lands a left hand.
Toga Masotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Nation lands an uppercut. Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nation tries to throw a body punch but Masotti avoids it by throwing Nation back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nation swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land. Nation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masotti backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nation lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Masotti misses with a knee to the head. Nation is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1# Nation lands with a right to the head. Masotti looks to throw an elbow but misses. Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti landing knees to the body.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Nation blocks with his arms.
Nation tries a body shot but Masotti blocks it.
Nation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nation on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Masotti.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nation. Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti taking a breather. Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
#T2# Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masotti obliges. This has been an exciting period of action! Nation lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Masotti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nation blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nation misses with a short punch on the inside. Knees in the clinch landing for Masotti.
Masotti misses with an elbow strike.
Nation scores with an uppercut up the middle. Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Masotti trying to stall but Nation improves his position.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti lands a knee to the body.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Masotti is struggling to control the position. Masotti misses with a knee strike.
#T3# Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nation's face.
Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Nation misses with some punches.
#BC# Nation escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masotti staying out of range there. Toga Masotti seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masotti. Masotti wants to counter the offense by Nation and move into the clinch position. The fighters circling - Nation throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Masotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nation throws a big counter combination but Masotti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Masotti tries to clinch up but Nation circles away and keeps his distance. Nation lands with a nice body punch. Nation takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Masotti takes a swing at Nation's ribcage but misses. Masotti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nation throws out a loose jab but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it. Nation lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Masotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses enabling Nation to counter with a crisp jab. Masotti connects with an inside leg kick. Masotti misses with a leg kick. Masotti is looking to clinch but Nation is avoiding it.
Masotti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Masotti avoids the body shot from Nation.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses. Masotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nation misses the jab. Masotti throws a nice outside leg kick. Masotti blocks a head kick by Nation.
Nation moves out of range of the body kick from Masotti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Masotti throws a leg kick which misses Nation's front leg but catches the back leg as Nation tries to avoid it. Nation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masotti. Masotti lands a high kick!
Masotti needs to keep his hands up - Nation had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nikolai Nation's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nation lands with a nice combination. Masotti backs away looking to recover. Masotti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nation uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nice body kick there by Masotti. Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masotti moves away. A nice leg kick lands there from Masotti. Masotti lands with a slapping head kick. Nation blocks a head kick by Masotti.
A quick step to the side and Nation tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Masotti moves out of range of the strikes. Masotti wants to counter with a clinch but Nation pushes him away. Nation throws a hook to the side of Masotti's head but Masotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Masotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masotti throws a head kick but Nation moves out of range.
Nation throwing a counter right hand but Masotti manages to avoid it. Masotti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Masotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Masotti slips a jab from Nation. 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! Nation swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masotti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Nation.
Masotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nation. Masotti tries to counter with a clinch but Nation shakes him off and moves away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1# Nation misses with a wild combination.
Masotti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Masotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nation throws a big shot that misses. Nation takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nation throws a hook but Masotti blocks it. Masotti tries a low kick but Nation avoids it. Masotti connects with an inside leg kick. Nation just misses with a punch to the body.
Nation missing with a left hand there. Masotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Masotti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nation throws a shot from downtown. Masotti moves away and avoids it. Nation keeps the fight on the outside. A counter left hand to the body from Nation misses its target. Nation lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Masotti ducks under a wild hook from Nation. Nation misses with an uppercut. #T2# Nation misses with a body punch
and Masotti counters with a body kick that stops Nation in his tracks momentarily. Masotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nation avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Nation swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Masotti pushes Nation up against the cage in a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nation taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nation managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Masotti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Masotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nation fails to land. Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nation is trying to push Masotti away but Masotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nation misses with the head strike.
Masotti working Nation over with knees to the body.#T3# Nation throws a punch but it's blocked by Masotti. Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Nation avoids the damage to the body. Nation wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Nation avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
Masotti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nation swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nation.
Nation looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Nation.
Nation has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
#T4# Nation misses with a punch on the inside.
Nation takes an elbow to the forehead. Nation misses with a punch to the body.
Nation takes a knee to the side of the body. Nation lands with a left to the head. Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nation fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nation is trying to force a seperation but Masotti has the dominant position. Nation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Nation is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Masotti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Masotti.
Nikolai Nation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Nation won't want to take too many of those. Masotti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Toga Masotti. I've got Masotti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti! After the big win, Toga Masotti made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zip Zap. Sale closing down and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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