PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Fernhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Makkara
vs
Fernhart

195 cm
32
220 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Fernhart!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Makkara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makkara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makkara gets underhooks to prevent Fernhart's takedown attempt.
Makkara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakki Makkara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Fernhart.
Makkara has Fernhart pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makkara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart can't get the takedown.
Makkara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Makkara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernhart is working for takedown but Makkara is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernhart.
Makkara'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.
Makkara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernharts head.
Makkara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makkara.
Makkara has Fernhart pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nakki Makkara.
Fernhart staying out of range there.
Fernhart shoots in but Makkara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makkara throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernhart.
Fernhart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makkara.
Makkara just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fernhart.

Makkara gets caught flat footed, as Fernhart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fernhart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makkara is trying to keep Fernhart in close.
Makkara wants to get back to his feet but Fernhart passes into half guard.
Fernhart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makkara wants to improve his position but Fernhart is controlling well.
Makkara tries to kick Fernhart off but Fernhart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fernhart in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dale Fernhart.
Makkara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makkara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makkara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernhart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makkara throws a shot to the body.
Makkara misses with a wild body shot.

Fernhart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fernhart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fernhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makkara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fernhart asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Makkara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fernhart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makkara moves away.
Makkara lands a two punch combo.
Makkara moves in looking to clinch but Fernhart pushes him off.
Nakki Makkara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernhart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makkara.
Makkara misses with a hook. Fernhart ducked under it nicely.
Makkara throws a looping overhand right but Fernhart ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Fernhart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makkara throws a hook to the side of Fernhart's head but Fernhart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Makkara instigates a clinch.
Makkara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernharts head.
Stalling in the clinch from Makkara.
Makkara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makkara misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart wants to take the fight to the mat but Makkara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makkara - that landed with a thud.
Makkara is stalling here.
Fernhart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makkara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makkara has Fernhart pressed against the cage.
Fernhart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makkara after a bit of a struggle.
Nakki Makkara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Fernhart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makkara.
Makkara pushes Fernhart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makkara'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nakki Makkara.
Makkara slips a jab and a cross from Fernhart.
Makkara cracks Fernhart with a good jab.
Makkara wants to clinch up but Fernhart keeps it at a distance.
Makkara digs a good hook to Fernhart's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makkara cracks Fernhart with a good jab.
Nakki Makkara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Makkara.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown but Makkara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Makkara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makkara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makkara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makkara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Makkara.
Fernhart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makkara lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart tries for a takedown but Makkara manages to get underhooks.
Makkara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fernhart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makkara pulls his leg out and moves away.
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Makkara as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Makkara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab lands there for Fernhart.
Makkara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernhart defending well as Makkara loads up on a big left hand.
Fernhart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fernhart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makkara finds it's way round the side to connect with Fernhart's head.
Makkara stuffs the takedown.
Fernhart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makkara lands a jab-cross combination.

Makkara moves into the clinch.
Makkara stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Makkara for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makkara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernhart can't get the takedown.
Makkara slows down the pace here.
Makkara lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara has Fernhart pushed against the cage.
Fernhart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makkara is defending well.
Nakki Makkara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Fernhart.
Makkara stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Makkara.
Makkara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Makkara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dale Fernhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makkara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara presses Fernhart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fernhart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makkara has Fernhart pushed against the cage.
Fernhart is looking for a takedown.
Makkara throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernhart.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makkara misses with the head strike.
Fernhart tries for a takedown but Makkara manages to get underhooks.
Fernhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makkara taking a breather.
Fernhart is trying to drag Makkara to the mat but Makkara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernhart.
Makkara lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernhart is looking for a takedown.
Fernhart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makkara stalling in the clinch.
Fernhart blocks an uppercut.
Nakki Makkara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makkara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fernhart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makkara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nakki Makkara showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Makkara!