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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roc Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Starr's choice of entrance music: Rockstar. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Roc Starr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roc Starr!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makkara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starr is looking to land body kicks.
Makkara misses with the combination.
Starr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Makkara there.
Makkara throws a body punch but Starr moves out of range.
Starr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makkara avoids a kick to the body.
Makkara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makkara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starr.
Makkara connects with a body shot.
Starr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Starr misses with a kick to the body.
Makkara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starr throws a wild body kick that Makkara sees coming a mile off.
Starr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Starr misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Makkara.
Makkara misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Makkara misses.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Starr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roc Starr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr looks for the body kick but Makkara saw that one coming.
Starr throws a body kick that misses.
Starr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Starr tries to land a front kick but Makkara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Starr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Starr throws a push kick but Makkara slaps the foot to one side.
Starr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Makkara moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Starr slips a jab from Makkara.
A big right from Makkara misses.
Makkara avoids a kick to the body.
Makkara avoids a kick to the body.
Starr misses with a body kick.
Starr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Starr.
Starr throws the kick towards the body but Makkara avoids it.
Makkara blocks the body kick.
Makkara gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Makkara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Makkara is proving hard to escape from.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makkara has his foot on Starr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starr works his way back into a safe position though.
Starr tries to free his leg and advance position but Makkara is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starr stopping the sweep attempt from Makkara.
Makkara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starr defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makkara working for a triangle but Starr defends it easily.
Makkara trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makkara has his foot on Starr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starr works his way back into a safe position though.
Starr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makkara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makkara is looking for a triangle but Starr pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Makkara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Starr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Starr looks to land a body kick but Makkara moved away.
Starr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makkara avoids a kick to the body.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Makkara moves out of range of the body kick from Starr.
Starr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Starr slips a jab and a cross from Makkara.
Nakki Makkara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makkara wants to clinch.
Starr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Starr looks to land a body kick but Makkara moved away.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Makkara fails to land with a series of punches.
Starr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makkara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makkara moves out of range of the body kick from Starr.
Makkara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makkara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Starr looks for the body kick but Makkara saw that one coming.
Starr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Starr.
Starr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Roc Starr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Starr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starr misses with a kick to the body.
Makkara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Starr looks for the body kick but Makkara saw that one coming.
Makkara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makkara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starr circles away quickly and effectively.
Starr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Starr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makkara counters with a series of strikes. Starr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makkara jabs Starr right on the nose. Starr blinks but takes it well.
Makkara works over Starr's head and body with a nice combination.
Starr misses with a kick to the body.
Starr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Starr misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makkara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makkara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starr ducks under a wild hook from Makkara.
Makkara moves out of range of the body kick.
Makkara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makkara drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makkara is looking for a triangle but Starr pushes his legs off easily.
Makkara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makkara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkara has his foot on Starr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starr works his way back into a safe position though.
Makkara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starr is aware though and is defending well.
Makkara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makkara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makkara looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makkara looking for a guillotine here but Starr defends easily.
Makkara is trying to control the position but Starr postures up.
Makkara working for a triangle but Starr defends it easily.
Makkara working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Makkara dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Starr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Starr tries to land a front kick but Makkara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Starr is looking to land body kicks.
Starr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Starr is looking to land body kicks.
Makkara tries to bum rush Starr with a series of wild strikes but Starr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makkara moves out of range of the body kick.
Starr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Starr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starr misses with a kick to the body.
Starr misses with a body kick.
Makkara blocks the body kick.
Starr tries to land a front kick but Makkara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Starr misses with a kick to the body.
Starr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makkara tests Starr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Starr throws a wild body kick that Makkara sees coming a mile off.
Starr throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr misses with a body kick.
Makkara throws a body punch but Starr moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Makkara.
Starr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Starr drops his hands momentarily and Makkara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
No joy there for Makkara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starr throws a body kick that misses.
Makkara moves out of range of the body kick.
Makkara throws a looping overhand right but Starr ducks down to avoid it.
Makkara swings for the body but Starr moves out of range.
Makkara looks to score with a jab to the body but Starr is just out of range.
Makkara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makkara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starr has time to react.
Starr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makkara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Starr.
Starr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Starr looks to land a body kick but Makkara moved away.
Makkara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starr throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makkara.
Makkara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Starr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makkara misses the jab.
Makkara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makkara blocks the body kick.
Starr is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starr throws a wild body kick that Makkara sees coming a mile off.
Starr throws the kick towards the body but Makkara avoids it.
Starr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makkara moves out of range as Starr throws a body kick.
Starr throws a wild body kick that Makkara sees coming a mile off.
Makkara loads up on a big right hand but Starr slips the punch.
Makkara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starr throws a push kick but Makkara slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Starr.
Starr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Starr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr throws the kick towards the body but Makkara avoids it.
Starr is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Starr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makkara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starr tries to land a front kick but Makkara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makkara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makkara blocks the body kick.
Starr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makkara has Starr up against the cage in a clinch.
Starr misses with a punch to the body.
Makkara working aggressively here.
Makkara taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Starr fails to land.
Makkara pushes Starr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starr scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakki Makkara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makkara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makkara leaning against his opponent.
Makkara lands a right hand.
Makkara pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makkara looking to control.
Roc Starr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makkara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Starr has passed into half guard!
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 Nakki Makkara.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makkara, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Makkara!
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